Tabla De Contenido; Important Safety Instructions; Safety Signal Words - RIDGID 1600RV Manual Del Usuario

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Table of Contents
Section
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents. . 4
Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Carton Contents List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Drum/Base Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly/Disassembly. . . 9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . 12

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety is a combination of using common
sense, staying alert, and knowing how your
Wet/Dry vacuum cleaner ("Vac") works.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
When using your Vac, always follow basic
safety precautions including the following:
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
• Read and understand this manual and
all labels on the Vac before operating.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Do not leave Vac running while
unattended - you may fail to notice
important signs indicating abnormal
operation such as loss of suction,
debris/liquid exiting exhaust, or
abnormal motor noises. Immediately
stop using Vac if you notice these
signs.
• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• Electric shock hazard - do not place
and operate vacuum in standing water.
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Page Section
Emptying the Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Accessory and Hose Storage . . . . . . . 15
Cord Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Repair Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Servicing of Double Insulated
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning
• Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold
• To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
• This Wet/Dry Vac is not intended for
• Do not allow to be used as a toy.
• Do not use with a torn filter or without
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flammable vapors or dust. To reduce
the risk of fire or explosion, do not use
near combustible liquids, gases, or
dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels,
lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints,
natural gas, coal dust, magnesium dust,
grain dust, aluminum dust, or gun
powder.
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
fireplace ash, or other fine dusts with
standard filter. These may pass through
the filter and be exhausted back into
the air. Use a fine dust filter instead.
vapors, do not vacuum or use near
toxic or hazardous materials.
do not expose to rain or allow liquid to
enter motor compartment.
Store indoors.
use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
filter installed except when vacuuming
liquids as described in this manual.
Dry debris ingested by the impeller may
damage the motor or be exhausted into
the air.
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