Maintenance - Ryobi P3240 Manuel D'utilisation

DRY VACUUMING
See Figure 5, page 9.
Vacuum only items small enough to fit through the hose or
the attachment. When vacuuming, make sure that the dry
use filter stays in place. The performance of the wet/dry vac
will decrease with a full collection container. When empty-
ing the collection container, check to see if the dry use filter
needs replacing.
NOTE: The wet/dry vac is shipped ready for dry use vacu-
uming. To equip the wet/dry vac for wet use, remove the
dry use filter.
CAUTION:
In low relative humidity conditions, vacuuming fine debris
with the wet/dry vac can cause a static charge resulting
in static shock. To reduce static shock while using, add
moisture to the air with a humidifier.
WET VACUUMING
See Figure 6, page 9.
When wet vacuuming, be aware that the wet/dry vac is
equipped with a water float inside the filter unit housing.
This water float is designed to shut off the suction when the
collection container reaches full wet capacity. When the col-
lection container is full, turn the wet/dry vac OFF and empty
the collection container as shown in Maintenance.
 Unlock the locking latches and remove the lid.
 Remove the dry use filter by rotating the filter counter-
clockwise to unlock and pull the filter free of the filter
housing.
 Replace lid and lock securely.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other part could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and can be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
OPERATION
WARNING:
When vacuuming liquid, make sure the canister vac does
not get submerged or doused in liquid, which could cause
shock, vacuum failure, or personal injury.
USING THE WET/DRY VAC AS A BLOWER
See Figure 7, page 9.
At all times, the wet/dry vac blows air through the blower
port as part of the exhaust system. However, you can use
the wet/dry vac as a blower by attaching the utility nozzle
to the blower port.
 Turn off the wet/dry vac and remove the battery pack.
 Remove the hose from the tank.
 Remove the utility nozzle from the hose if attached.
 Push larger end of the utility nozzle into the opening of
the exhaust port. Attach the flexible hose to the tapered
end of the utility nozzle to use as a blower.
 To remove the utility nozzle, pull the nozzle from the
opening in the exhaust port.
To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer edges
of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center of a pile.
Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing. In
dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water is
available.
Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed
cars, and blow debris safely away.
After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP! Dispose
of debris properly.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal
injury.
REMOVING WASTE FROM THE COLLECTION
CONTAINER
See Figure 8 - 9, pages 9 -10.
The collection container should be checked, emptied, and
cleaned periodically to obtain maximum efficiency.
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