RIDGID WD1450 Table of Contents, Important Safety Instructions, Save These Instructions

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Table of Contents

Section	Page	Section	Page
Table of Contents	. . . 2	Vacuuming Liquids	. . 11
Important Safety Instructions	. . . 2	Emptying the Drum	. . 11
Safety Signal Words	. . . 2	Moving the Wet/Dry Vac	. . 11
Introduction	. . . 4	Blowing Feature	. . 11
Unpacking and Checking		Accessory Storage	. . 12
Carton Contents	. . . 4	Cord Wrap	. . 12
Tools Required	. . . 4	Maintenance	. . 13
Carton Contents List	. . . 5	Filter	. . 13
Replacement Filter Assembly	. . . 6	Removal	. . 13
Drum/Caster Foot Assembly	. . . 7	Cleaning a Dry Filter	. . 13
Accessory Storage Bag Assembly .	. . . 8	Cleaning a Wet Filter	. . 13
Installing Accessory Storage Bag	. . . 8	Installation	. . 13
Removing Accessory Storage Bag . . 8		Wet/Dry Vac	. . 13
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly	. . . 9	Casters	. . 13
Insert Hose	. . . 9	Filter Replacement	. . 14
Operation	. . 10	Repair Parts	. . 16
Vacuuming Dry Materials	. . 10	Warranty	. . 20

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand this owner's manual and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac before operating. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your vac works. Use only as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your Wet/Dry Vac, use only RIDGID recommended accessories.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed someone will be seriously injured or killed.

WARNING: means if the safety information is not followed someone could be seriously injured or killed.

CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed someone may be injured.

When using your Wet/Dry Vac, follow basic safety precautions including the following.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

•Do not run vac unattended.

•Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

•Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vac, near flammable or combustible liquids, gases, or explosive vapors like gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder. Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust.

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