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Maintenance
Filter
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
NOTE: This filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small parti-
cles of dust. The filter can be used for wet
or dry pick up. Handle the filter carefully
when removing to clean or installing it.
Creases in the filter pleats may occur from
installation but creases will not affect the
performance of the filter.
Cleaning
Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the
filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a
filter with holes or tears in it. Even a small
hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of
your vac. Replace it immediately.
Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, unscrew the filter nut from
the filter cage and lift off filter.
WARNING: Do not remove the filter
cage. It is there to help prevent your
fingers from getting into the blower
wheel.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall the
filter before using the vac for dry material
pickup.
Dry Filter
1. Some removal of dry debris can be
accomplished without removing the fil-
ter from the vac. Slap your hand on top
of the lid while the vac is turned off.
2. For best cleaning results due to accu-
mulated dust, clean the filter in an open
area. Cleaning SHOULD be done out-
doors and not in the living quarters.
3. After filter removal from vac, remove the
dry debris by gently tapping the filter
against the inside wall of your dust
drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
4. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with fine
dust (no debris), run water through it as
described under “Wet Filter”.
Wet Filter
After filter is removed, run water through
the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care
that water pressure from the hose is not
strong enough to damage filter.
Installation
Refer to page 5, “Filter Assembly”.
Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the vac.
Wet/Dry Vac
To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best,
clean the outside with a cloth dampened
with warm water and mild soap.
To clean the drum:
1. Dump debris out.
2. Wash drum thoroughly.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs
and adjustment should be per-
formed by Authorized Service Cen-
ters, always using RIDGID
replacement parts.
NOTE: If your casters are noisy, you may
put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make
them quieter.
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