Maintenance; Filter - RIDGID WD7000 Manual Del Operador

SP6659-3 WD7000 ES.qxd

Maintenance

Filter

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
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injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
NOTE: The filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small
particles of dust. The filter can be used
for dry pick up or small amounts of liquid.
Handle the filter carefully when removing
to clean or installing it. Creases in the
filter pleats may occur from installation
but will not affect the performance of the
filter.
Filter Cleaning
Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak vac performance.
Be sure the filter is dry 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.
Filter Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, unscrew the filter nut from
the filter support assembly and lift off filter
and filter plate.
WARNING:
Do not operate with
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the float removed. It prevents liquid
from entering the impeller and
damaging the motor.
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IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the vac for dry
material pick-up.
Cleaning A Dry Filter
1. Some removal of dry debris can be
2. For best cleaning results due to
3. After filter removal from vac, remove
4. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with
Cleaning A 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 7 "Replacement Filter
Assembly" Section of this manual.
Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the vac.
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accomplished without removing the
filter from the vac. Slap your hand on
top of the lid while the vac is turned
off.
accumulated dust, clean the filter in an
open area. Cleaning SHOULD be
done outdoors and not in the living
quarters.
the dry debris by gently tapping filter
against the inside wall of your dust
drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
fine dust (no debris), run water
through it as described under
"Cleaning A Wet Filter".