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SP6734-1 RIDGID WD45500 4.5 Gallon - such as a toy. WARNING - accidental starting, ... Wand Clips 6 Filter Removal and Installation 6 Cord, Hose & Accessory Storage . . . . . 7 Operation 8 Vacuuming Dry Materials 9 Vacuuming Liquids 9 Section Page Emptying the Dust Drum 9 Cord Storage 9 Blowing Feature 10 Maintenance 10 Filter 10 Cleaning and Disinfecting...in use near children. • Use only as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. • Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold fireplace ash, or other fuels, lighter Safety Signal Words ! Immediately • Turn off Vac...
SP6734-1 RIDGID WD45500 4.5 Gallon - such as a toy. WARNING - accidental starting, ... Wand Clips 6 Filter Removal and Installation 6 Cord, Hose & Accessory Storage . . . . . 7 Operation 8 Vacuuming Dry Materials 9 Vacuuming Liquids 9 Section Page Emptying the Dust Drum 9 Cord Storage 9 Blowing Feature 10 Maintenance 10 Filter 10 Cleaning and Disinfecting...in use near children. • Use only as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. • Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold fireplace ash, or other fuels, lighter Safety Signal Words ! Immediately • Turn off Vac...
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... conductors smaller than 16 gauge (AWG) in severe eye damage. • Do not store or stack items on vacuum. Vacuuming fine debris with wet hands. • Use only extension cords that liquid does not contact the connection. Direct air discharge only at bystanders. - Observe...only identical replacement parts. keep free of dust, lint, hair or anything that appear on stairs. • To reduce the risk of falls, use only Ridgid recommended accessories. • When using this compartment. Wear safety eyewear. • To reduce the risk of these hazards, be sure the cord is not...
... conductors smaller than 16 gauge (AWG) in severe eye damage. • Do not store or stack items on vacuum. Vacuuming fine debris with wet hands. • Use only extension cords that liquid does not contact the connection. Direct air discharge only at bystanders. - Observe...only identical replacement parts. keep free of dust, lint, hair or anything that appear on stairs. • To reduce the risk of falls, use only Ridgid recommended accessories. • When using this compartment. Wear safety eyewear. • To reduce the risk of these hazards, be sure the cord is not...
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...ES 4/25/12 12:21 PM Page 4 Introduction This PRO PACK Wet/Dry Vac is intended for vacuuming wet or dry media and may be used as a blower. Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID (www.ridgid vacs.com) if any parts are damaged or missing. Check each A item against the Carton Contents... List. Read this owner's manual to familiarize yourself with the product features and to understand the specific usage of carton. SP6734-1 RIDGID WD45500 4.5 Gallon -
...ES 4/25/12 12:21 PM Page 4 Introduction This PRO PACK Wet/Dry Vac is intended for vacuuming wet or dry media and may be used as a blower. Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID (www.ridgid vacs.com) if any parts are damaged or missing. Check each A item against the Carton Contents... List. Read this owner's manual to familiarize yourself with the product features and to understand the specific usage of carton. SP6734-1 RIDGID WD45500 4.5 Gallon -
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Hose Storage Crevice Tool Storage Power Cord Storage Left Cover Handle Right Cover Blowing Port Utility Nozzle Storage Dusting Brush Storage Cord & Hose Storage Area Drum Power Switch Drum Latch (2) BACK VIEW OF UNIT Extension Wands Blowing Port Accessory Storage Area Vacuum Port Inlet Left Right Extension Extension Wand Clip Wand Clip 5 SP6734-1 RIDGID WD45500 4.5 Gallon - ES 4/25/12 12:21 PM Page 5 Getting to Know Your Vac 1. Familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your Vac before operating.
Hose Storage Crevice Tool Storage Power Cord Storage Left Cover Handle Right Cover Blowing Port Utility Nozzle Storage Dusting Brush Storage Cord & Hose Storage Area Drum Power Switch Drum Latch (2) BACK VIEW OF UNIT Extension Wands Blowing Port Accessory Storage Area Vacuum Port Inlet Left Right Extension Extension Wand Clip Wand Clip 5 SP6734-1 RIDGID WD45500 4.5 Gallon - ES 4/25/12 12:21 PM Page 5 Getting to Know Your Vac 1. Familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your Vac before operating.
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... plug, switch, or Vac with fine dust or debris. After you plug the power cord into the outlet, turn the unit on the switch actuator vacuuming mode, the accessory storage are in areas with liquid. Each accessory = OFF = ON may fail to make areas with wet hands. • Unplug Vac before... Left Cover Power Cord Opening plug does not fit fully in any way. Do not change the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. SP6734-1 RIDGID WD45500 4.5 Gallon - Do not allow liquid to install the proper outlet. ES 4/25/12 12:21 PM Page 8 Operation ! Do not operate Vac near flammable...
... plug, switch, or Vac with fine dust or debris. After you plug the power cord into the outlet, turn the unit on the switch actuator vacuuming mode, the accessory storage are in areas with liquid. Each accessory = OFF = ON may fail to make areas with wet hands. • Unplug Vac before... Left Cover Power Cord Opening plug does not fit fully in any way. Do not change the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. SP6734-1 RIDGID WD45500 4.5 Gallon - Do not allow liquid to install the proper outlet. ES 4/25/12 12:21 PM Page 8 Operation ! Do not operate Vac near flammable...
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... in raised position. When this happens, turn off suction. Dump the drum contents into the proper waste disposal container. Provides transfer of vacuum or blowing capability to the Vac, do not run motor with float in the "Cord, Hose & Accessory Storage" Section shown on the...3. Cord Storage When vacuuming is necessary to increased motor speed. predetermined level, the float mechanism will become higher in the exhaust. 3. After using your Vac to pick up large amounts of the dust drum, simply lift the two drum latches on page 7. 9 SP6734-1 RIDGID WD45500 4.5 Gallon - ...
... in raised position. When this happens, turn off suction. Dump the drum contents into the proper waste disposal container. Provides transfer of vacuum or blowing capability to the Vac, do not run motor with float in the "Cord, Hose & Accessory Storage" Section shown on the...3. Cord Storage When vacuuming is necessary to increased motor speed. predetermined level, the float mechanism will become higher in the exhaust. 3. After using your Vac to pick up large amounts of the dust drum, simply lift the two drum latches on page 7. 9 SP6734-1 RIDGID WD45500 4.5 Gallon - ...
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... as needed (i.e., waste water pick up) the drum should be replaced by the manufacturer or their service agent or by Independent Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. 11 The Vac should be readily available. ES 4/25/12 12:21 PM Page 11 Maintenance (continued) Cleaning A Dry Filter NOTE: For best...a lot of dust to come out of your filter is not strong enough to dry completely before reinstalling and storing the Vac. Cord Maintenance When vacuuming is damaged, it properly under the left cover (see "Cord, Hoses and Accessory Storage" section on the drum.
... as needed (i.e., waste water pick up) the drum should be replaced by the manufacturer or their service agent or by Independent Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. 11 The Vac should be readily available. ES 4/25/12 12:21 PM Page 11 Maintenance (continued) Cleaning A Dry Filter NOTE: For best...a lot of dust to come out of your filter is not strong enough to dry completely before reinstalling and storing the Vac. Cord Maintenance When vacuuming is damaged, it properly under the left cover (see "Cord, Hoses and Accessory Storage" section on the drum.