Page 2 - Safety Signal Words; Safety Signal Words; Table of Contents; Safety Signal Words
2 Table of Contents Section Page Important Safety Instructions ................. 2 Safety Signal Words ........................... 2 Save These Instructions ........................ 3Introduction ............................................ 4Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents ......................
Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3 before servicing. Turn off Wet/Dry Vac before unplugging. To reduce the risk of injury from acciden-tal 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 you...
Page 4 - Introduction; IMPORTANT NOTE; Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents; Carton Contents List; Caster/Caster Foot Assembly
4 Introduction This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for house-hold use. IMPORTANT NOTE Please Read Carefully Static Shocks Are Common - In dry areas or when the relative humidity of the air is low. To reduce the frequency of static shocks in your home the best rem-edy is to add moisture to the air with a co...
Page 5 - Filter Assembly
5 Float/Cage Assembly WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understood the safety and operation instructions. Do not operate vac with any parts damaged or missing. 1. Place the lid assembly of vac upside do...
Page 6 - Vac Assembly
6 Vac Assembly 1. Line up vacuum port in top assembly with drain cap located on the front of the drum. 2. Place lid on top of drum with the han- dles snug against the drum channel. 3. Be sure lid completely covers the top of the drum so leakage does not occur. 4. Push down on top of the handles to c...
Page 7 - To Store Your Accessories
7 Insert the flexible plastic end of the hose, which is opposite the swivel end, into the vacuum port directly above the drain.Place the utility nozzle securely on the swivel end of the hose and the vac is ready for use.NOTE: The swivel end of the hose for your vac is removable if more hoses need to...
Page 8 - Operation; WARNING
8 Operation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or vapors include but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil-base paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol spray...
Page 10 - Maintenance
10 Maintenance Filter WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter. NOTE: This filter is made of high quality paper designed to stop very small parti-cles of dust. The filter can be used for wet or dry pick up. Handle the filter...
Page 12 - Repair Parts
12 Repair Parts 12 U.S. /10 CDN. Gallons Wet/Dry VacModel Number WD12001 or WD12300 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VAC In a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac, two systems of insulation...
Page 14 - Notes
Notes 14 WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 14