RIDGID WD4050 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
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Do not use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn
filter or without the filter installed except
for vacuuming liquids as described in the
operation section of this manual.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing. Turn off Wet/Dry
Vac before unplugging.
To reduce the risk of injury from acciden-
tal starting, unplug power cord before
changing or cleaning the filter
Do not put any object into ventilation
openings. Do not vacuum with any venti-
lation openings blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair or anything that may
reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of the body away from openings
and moving parts.
To reduce the risk of falls, use extra
care when cleaning stairs
When using as blower:
• Direct air discharge only at work area.
• Do not direct air at bystanders.
• Keep children away when blowing.
Do not use blower for any job except
blowing dirt and debris.
Do not use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer.
This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated, elimi-
nating the need for a separate grounding
system. Use only identical replacement
parts. Read the instructions for Servicing
Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vacs before ser-
vicing.
Use this Wet/Dry Vac as described in this
manual.
Caution:
Do not vacuum cold fireplace soot or ash
with standard wet/dry vac filter. Refer to
Repair Parts for proper filter. This is a
very fine dust which will not be captured
by the filter and may cause damage.
Observe the following warnings that appear
on the motor housing of your Wet/Dry Vac.
DOUBLE INSULATED
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock- do not expose to
rain-store indoors.
WARNING: For your own safety, read
and understand owner’s manual. Do
not run unattended. Do not pick up
hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or
other hazardous materials. Do not
use around explosive liquids or
vapors.