RIDGID WD1950 User manual

WD1950
16 U.S. GALLONS/60 LITERS
PROFESSIONAL WET/DRY VAC
FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT US AT
CALL 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) OR
www.ridgidvacs.com
Part No. SP6567 Printed in Mexico
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s
manual before using this product.
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Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.
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Safety is a combination of common sense,
staying alert, and knowing how your
wet/dry vacuum cleaner (“Vac”) works.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may 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 operator’s
manual and all labels on the Wet/Dry
Vac before operating.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Do not leave Vac running while
unattended.
•Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust. To reduce
the risk of fire or explosion, do not
vacuum or use near flammable or
combustible liquids, gases, or explosive
dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels,
lighter fluid, cleaners,oil-based paints,
natural gas, hydrogen, coal dust,
magnesium dust, aluminum dust, grain
dust, or gun powder.2
Table of Contents
Section Page
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking and Checking
Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Removing/Installing The Metal Handle . . . . . 6
Installing Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Lowering Handle for Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Removing Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing Tool Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Replacement Filter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Drum/Caddy Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Insert Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section Page
Filter Performance Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Emptying the Drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accessory and Hose Storage . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cord Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning & Disinfecting the Wet/Dry Vac . 14
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Casters & Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Frame & Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wet Nozzle
Filter Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• Do not vacuum anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not vacuum drywall dust or cold
fireplace soot or ash with standard
filter. This is a very fine dust which may
be exhausted backinto the air. Use a
fine dust filter instead.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards
from vapors or dust, do not vacuum
toxic materials.
•Do not use or store near hazardous
materials.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not expose to rain or allow liquid to
enter motor compartment. Store
indoors.
•Do not allowto be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessarywhen used byor
near children.
• Do not use with a torn filter or without
the filter installed except when
vacuuming liquids as described in the
Operation section of this manual. Dry
debris ingested by the impeller may
damage the motor or be exhausted
back into the air.
•WARNING: The power cord on this
product contains lead, a chemical
known in the State of California to
cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
•Do not leave Vac plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
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CAUTION:
• To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for
extended hours or using in a noisy area.
• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
NOTE: Static shocks are common in
dryareas or when the relativehumidity of
the air is low. Vacuuming fine debris with
your Vac can deposit static charge on the
hose or on the Vac. The best remedy to
reduce the frequency of static shocks in
your home or when using this Vac is to
add moisture to the air with a humidifier.
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• This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated,
eliminating the need for a separate
grounding system. Use only identical
replacement parts. Read the
instructions for Servicing Double-
Insulated Wet/Dry Vacs before
servicing.
• 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. To reduce the risk of these
hazards when using an extension cord,
be sure it is in good condition and that
the connection does not come into
contact with liquid. To keep power loss
to a minimum, use the following table
to choose the minimum wire size
extension cord.
•Turn off Vac before unplugging.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental 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 Vac is not working
as it should, has missing parts, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
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 Vac over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
• Do not handle plug, switch, or the Vac
with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into ventilation
openings. 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 awayfrom openings
and moving parts.
• To reduce the risk of falls, use extra
care when cleaning on stairs.
• To reduce the risk of back injury or
falls, do not lift a Vac that is heavy with
liquid or debris. Partially empty the Vac
by scooping or draining liquid to make
it comfortable to lift.
• Toreduce the risk of personal injuryor
damage to Vac,use only Ridgid
recommended accessories.
• When using as a blower:
- Direct air discharge only at work
area.
- Do not direct air at bystanders.
- Keep children away when blowing.
- Do not use blower for any job except
blowing dirt and debris.
- Do not use as a sprayer.
-Wear safety eyewear.
•To reduce the risk of eye injury, wear
safety eyewear. 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.
Extension Cord Length Gauge A.W.G.
0-50 Ft. 14
50-100 Ft. 12
Observethe following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Vac:
WARNING: For your own safety,
read and understand operator’s
manual. Do not run unattended.
Do not pick up hot ashes, coals,
toxic, flammable or other hazardous
materials. Do not use around
explosive liquids or vapors.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock - do not expose to
rain - store indoors.
DOUBLE INSULATED
GROUNDING NOTREQUIRED.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
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Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents
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Refer to the assembly sketch for
positioning of parts.
Remove contents of carton. Check each
item against the Carton Contents List.
Call 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) or
E-mail us at [e-mail] if any
parts are damaged or missing.
Long Phillips Screwdriver
Tools Required
MalletHammer
Carton Contents List
Key Description Qty
AWet/Dry Vac Assembly.................1
B Tug-A-Long Hose .........................1
C Utility Nozzle ................................1
D Wet Nozzle...................................1
E Crevice Nozzle.............................1
F Car Nozzle ...................................1
GExtension Wands .........................2
H Operator’s Manual........................1
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Introduction
This Professional Wet/Dry Vac is intended
for household use. It may be used for
vacuuming wet or dry media and may be
used as a blower.
Read this operator’s manual to familiarize
yourself with the product features and to
understand the specific usage of your
new Vac.
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Key Description Qty
Carton containing the following parts:
JStorage Bag .................................1
K 8” Wheel .......................................2
L Metal Handle................................1
M Shaft.............................................1
N Caddy, Right.................................1
O Caddy, Left ...................................1
Key Description Qty
Bag of Loose Parts -
Containing the following:
P 2” Caster ......................................2
Q 1/2” Cap Nut.................................2
R Wheel Caps .................................2
S Screw,Type AB #10 x 3/4............8
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