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Drum/Caster Foot Assembly

If any parts are missing or damaged contact Customer Service.

Do not assemble until you have all the parts.

1. Insert the front and rear caster feet into

Front

the bottom of drum as shown. Light taps

with a mallet or hammer may be needed

Caster

Foot

to fully seat both caster feet.

 

 

Drain

Rear

DrumCaster

Foot

2.Install (4) #10 x 1-3/4” screws into matching holes on both front and rear caster feet, securing them to the bottom of the drum. Tighten screws until just snug. Do not over tighten as this may tend to deform the caster feet.

#10 x 1-3/4" Screw (4)

Drain

Front

Caster

RearFoot

Caster

Foot

3.Insert the caster stem into each of the caster feet, as shown.

4.Push on the caster until the ball on the caster stem is inserted all the way into

the socket. You will be able to hear the

Socket

ball snap into the socket and the caster

 

will swivel easily when positioning is

 

correct.

 

Caster Stem Caster Ball

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RIDGID WD1450 owner manual Drum/Caster Foot Assembly

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