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Vacuuming Liquids
1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid the filter may be left in place.
2. When picking up large amounts of
liquid, we recommend that the filter be
removed. If the filter is not removed, it
will become saturated and misting may
appear in the exhaust.
Vacuuming Dry Materials
1. The filter must always be in correct
position to reduce the risk of leaks and
possible damage to the vac.
2. When using your vac to pick up very fine
dust, it will be necessary for you to
empty the vac canister and clean the
filter at more frequent intervals to main-
tain peak vac performance.
NOTE:
A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you use your vac to pick up
dust when the filter is wet, the filter will
clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.
3. If your filter is wet but you need to use
the vac to pick up dry material, you can
quickly dry the filter by running the vac
without hose attached for about
10 minutes. The clean air rushing
through the vac will help dry the filter.
The optional RIDGID HEPA
Rated
Material Filter, stock number VF5000 will
do a better job stopping very fine particles
than the VF4000 filter.
Operation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with
flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or
vapors include but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil-
base paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but
are not limited to; coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum explo-
sive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this vac
as a sprayer. To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not
vacuum toxic materials.
= OFF
= ON
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a quali-
fied electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
After you plug the power cord into the out-
let, turn the unit on by pushing the switch
from position "O" to position "l". The sym-
bols used on the switch actuator are inter-
national "On & Off" symbols. "O" is the
symbol for "OFF" and "l" is the symbol for
"ON".
CAUTION: To reduce risk of hearing
damage, wear ear protectors when
using the vac for extended hours or
when using it in a noisy area.
WARNING: The operation of any utili-
ty vac can result in foreign objects
being blown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always
wear safety goggles complying with
ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada, CSA Z94.3)
shown on package before starting
operation. Safety Goggles are avail-
able at many local retail stores.
CAUTION: Do not remove the filter
cage or float. It is there to shut off
airflow when the drum is full of
liquids.
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