RIDGID WD1950 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
1.Carefully slide the filter over the filter
cage, sliding it over the center ring
covering the 3 slots until the filter stops
against the lid.
2.Place filter nut onto threaded stud and
tighten it down. Finger tighten only.
NOTE: Lever of filter nut should be away
from plate as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this
may deform or crack the filter cage, or
filter.
NOTE: If filter cage needs to be removed,
because the float is placed in the wrong
way, use a flat blade screwdriver and
insert the blade near one of the tabs
between the filter cage and the center
ring of the lid. Pry the tab out of the slot.
Tilt the cage and lift a
way from the lid. To
replace, follow the assembly instructions
below:
Replacement Filter Assembly
WARNING: For your own safety,
n
ever connect plug to power source
outlet until all assembly steps are
complete and you have read and
understood the safety and operation
instructions. Do not operate vac
with any parts damaged or missing.
Filter
Threaded Stud
Filter Cage
Slots (3)
Filter Nut
Filter Nut
Lever
Filter Plate
THIS SIDE
TOWARD LID
Filter Cage
Tabs (3)
Float
Solid End
Slots (3)
Power Head
Assembly
Filter Cage
Tabs (3)
Slots (3)
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3.Place the float over the opening in the
center of the lid with the words "This
Side Towards Lid" laying face down
over the hole.
4.Line up filter cage tabs with slots in the
center ring of the lid.
5.Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into slots for a secure fit.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of
personal injury or damage to vac be
sure to keep hands, fingers, or any
other foreign objects out of the
center opening when assembling
the float.
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