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Maintenance, Operation (continued), Rid g i – RIDGID WD1450 User Manual

Page 12: Filter filter removal

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Maintenance

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

injury from accidental starting,

unplug power cord before changing

or cleaning filter.

Your 14 Gallon Professional Wet/Dry Vac

is supplied with RIDGID’s VF5000 Fine

Dust Filter. Replacement VF5000 Fine

Dust Filters are available where you

purchased your vac. Ask for the RIDGID

VF5000 Fine Dust Filter.

NOTE:

The filter is made of high quality

paper designed to stop very small

particles of dust. The filter can be used

for dry pick up or small amounts of liquid.

Handle the filter carefully when removing

to clean or installing it. Creases in the

filter pleats may occur from installation

but will not affect the performance of the

filter.

Filter

Filter Removal

To remove the filter for cleaning or

replacement, unscrew the filter nut from

the filter cage, remove filter plate and lift

off filter.

IMPORTANT:

To avoid damage to the

blower wheel and motor, always reinstall

the filter before using the vac for dry

material pick-up.

Extension Wand

(Optional)

Car Nozzle

(Optional)

RID

G

I

Swivel

End of

Hose

Blowing

Port

Tug-A-

Long

Hose

Operation (continued)

3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to

opposite end of hose, then place the

car nozzle on the wand.

4. Turn vac on and you are ready to use

your vac as a blower.

!

WARNING:

Do not remove the

filter cage and float. The float

prevents water from entering the

impeller and damaging the motor.

The cage prevents fingers from

touching the moving impeller.

!

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