RIDGID WD1850, Owner'S Manual

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Drum/Caddy Assembly (continued)
4. Slide open end of axle through caddy
left making sure the leg slot lines up with
the cradle hole. Slide all the way
through the caddy right. Light taps with
a mallet may be required to fully insert
axle.
5. Install second wheel onto axle with
smooth portion of wheel facing outward.
6. Install the second cap nut. Tap gently
until cap nut is firmly seated
7. Using a rubber mallet or hammer, gently
tap the wheel cap onto the right wheel
until the wheel cap is firmly seated onto
the wheel. This is required on both left
and right sides.
8. Insert the caster stem into the socket of
the caster foot as shown. (Front caster
only).
9. Push on the caster until the ball on the
caster stem is inserted all the way into
the socket. You will be able to hear the
ball snap into the socket and the caster
will swivel easily when positioning is
correct.
Installing Handle
Press and hold release buttons while
installing handle into handle receptacles in
drum (See illustration).
NOTE: An audible snap of release buttons
indicates successful engagement of
handle.
Removing Handle
Press and hold release buttons as shown.
While firmly pushing in release buttons,
pull handle upwards to remove (see
illustration).
Mallet
Wheel
Cap
8
Socket
Caster Stem
Caster Ball
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