• Do not use with a torn filter or without
the filter installed except when
vacuuming liquids as described in this
manual. Dry debris ingested by the
impeller may damage the motor or be
exhausted back into the air.
• Do not handle the switch, Vac, or
battery with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into ventilation
openings. Do not vacuum with any
ventilation openings blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair or anything that may
reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
• To reduce the risk of falls, use extra
care when cleaning on stairs.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to Vac, use only RIDGID
recommended accessories.
• When using as a blower:
- Direct air discharge only at work area.
- Do not set down in liquid; electric
shock could occur.
- 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 as a sprayer.
- Wear safety eyewear.
• To reduce the risk of eye injury, wear
safety eyewear. The operation of any
utility Vac or blower can result in
foreign objects being blown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage.
!
CAUTION:
• To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for
extended time or in a noisy area.
• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
• Static shocks are common when the
relative humidity of the air is low.
Vacuuming fine debris with your Vac
can deposit static charge on the hose
or Vac. To reduce the frequency of
static shocks or when using this Vac,
add moisture to the air with a
humidifier.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the Wet/Dry Vac:
!
WARNING:
• Only use RIDGID Battery
Numbers R84008, R840083,
R840084, R840085, R840086 and
R840087.
• 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.
• Do not expose to rain. Store
indoors. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not handle
battery with wet hands or place
wet battery into charger.
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