RIDGID WD1665 - Manual (Page 12)

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury to bystanders, keep them clear
of blowing debris.
Operation (continued)
1. Familiarize yourself with the detachable
blower portion of your wet/dry vac.
2. Remove the detachable blower of your
vac by pressing down on the power
head latch under the handle of the
detachable blower. (This power head
latch holds the detachable blower to the
lid assembly.)
3. Lift the detachable blower up by raising
the handle upward and pulling the unit
away from its nested position on the lid.
Blowing Port
Goggles
Dust Mask
Extension
Wand
Male-Male
Adapter
Blower Nozzle
Assemble the Detachable
Blower for “Blowing”
This may be assembled three ways:
1. Insert the small end of one of the
extension wands into the blowing port
of the detachable blower. Insert the
male-male adapter into the extension
wand and install the blower nozzle onto
the male-male adapter.
- OR -
2. Insert the male-male adapter into the
blowing port of the detachable blower.
Connect the large end of the extension
wand to the male-male adapter.
Connect the blower nozzle to the
extension wand. If the additional reach
is not needed, simply omit the wand,
and connect the blower nozzle to the
male-male adapter.
3. The wet/dry vac may also be used for
blowing using the seven foot hose
supplied with the wet/dry vac. Install
the male-male adapter in the blowing
port of the wet/dry vac. The male-male
adapter will insert into the inside of the
push button end of the vac hose.
Assemble the hose to the male-male
adapter and connect the blower nozzle
to the opposite end of the hose. The
unit is ready for blowing applications.
4. Turn the blower “ON” by toggling the
switch in the handle of the blower to the
“ON” position.
Blowing Port
Blowing
Nozzle
Male-Male
Adapter
Blowing
Nozzle
Male-Male
Adapter
Hose
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
hearing damage wear ear protectors
when using the vac/blower for
extended hours or when using it in a
noisy area.
Blower
Nozzle
Blower
Nozzle
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