Table Des Matières; Safety Signal Words - RIDGID VAC40100 Mode D'emploi

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Table of Contents
Section
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Checking Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting to Know Your Vac . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Detachable Blower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . . 9
Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Emptying Dust Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety is a combination of common
sense, staying alert, and knowing how
your Wet/Dry vacuum cleaner ("Vac")
works.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
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 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 - you may fail to notice
important signs indicating abnormal
operation such as loss of suction,
debris/liquid exiting exhaust, or
abnormal motor noises. Immediately
stop using Vac if you notice these
signs.
Page Section
Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Detachable Blower
for "Blowing" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cord, Hose and Accessory Storage . . 12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Filter Removal and Installation. . . . . 13
Repair Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Servicing of Double Insulated
Wet/Dry Vacs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust. To reduce
the risk of fire or explosion, do not use
near combustible liquids, gases, or
dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels,
lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints,
natural gas, coal dust, magnesium
dust, grain dust, aluminum dust, and
gun powder.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold
fireplace ash, or other fine dusts with
standard filter. These may pass through
the filter and be exhausted back into the
air. Use a fine dust filter instead.
• To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic
vapors, do not vacuum or use near
toxic or hazardous materials.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not expose to rain or allow liquid to
enter motor compartment. Store
indoors.
• This Wet/Dry Vac is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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