WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 3
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 filter.
•Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
•Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other parts. If your Wet/Dry Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left out- doors, or dropped into water, return it to an Authorized Service Center.
•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run Wet/Dry Vac over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac with wet hands.
•Do not put any object into ventilation open- ings. 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.
This Wet/Dry Vac is
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 pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or other hazardous mate- rials. Do not use around explosive liquids or vapors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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. Always wear safety goggles, not glasses, complying with ANSI Z87.1(or in Canada CSA
•To reduce the risk of hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using the vac for extended hours or when, using it in a noisy area.
For dusty operations, wear dust mask. Use only extension cords that are rated for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor condition or that are too small in wire size can pose fire and shock hazards. When using an extension cord, be sure it is in good condition. Using any extension cord will cause some loss of power. To keep the loss to a minimum, use the following table to choose the minimum wire size extension cord.
Extension | Gauge |
Cord Length | (A.W.G.) |
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14 | |
12 | |
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