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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 1
WD1200/WD1230
OWNERS MANUAL
(WD1200 SHOWN)
12 U.S./10 CDN.
GALLONS
WET/DRY VAC
• Assembly
• Operation
• Repair Parts
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Part No. SP6407 Printed in Canada
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 3 before servicing. Turn off Wet/Dry Vac To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care • before unplugging. when cleaning on stairs. This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated, • To reduce the risk of injury from acciden- eliminating the need for a separate tal starting, unplug power cord before grounding system. Use only identical changing or cleaning filter. replacement parts. Read the instructions • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 4 Introduction This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for house- Static Shocks Are Common - In dry hold use. areas or when the relative humidity of the air is low. To reduce the frequency of IMPORTANT NOTE static shocks in your home the best rem- Please Read Carefully edy is to add moisture to the air with a console humidifier. Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents Remove entire contents of carton. Check E D A each item against the Carton Conten
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 5 Float/Cage Assembly WARNING: For your own safety, NOTE: If filter cage needs to be removed, never connect plug to power source because the float is placed in the wrong outlet until all assembly steps are way, use a slotted screwdriver and insert complete and you have read and the blade near one of the tabs between understood the safety and operation the filter cage and the center ring of the instructions. Do not operate vac lid. Pry t
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 6 Vac Assembly 1. Line up vacuum port in top assembly 5. Make sure that the locking tabs are with drain cap located on the front of snapped in place to prevent the lid from the drum. coming off. (See inset below) 2. Place lid on top of drum with the han- dles snug against the drum channel. WD1200 3. Be sure lid completely covers the top of Hose Storage: Use the hose lock the drum so leakage does not occur. to clip the ends of the hose toge
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 7 Insert the flexible plastic end of the hose, vac. To remove the swivel portion of the which is opposite the swivel end, into the hose, grasp the hose swivel and firmly pull vacuum port directly above the drain. it out of the flexible hose. Connect the soft Place the utility nozzle securely on the end of a second hose (accessory #VT- swivel end of the hose and the vac is 2507) where the swivel end of the original ready for use. hose was
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 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 sprays. Explosive dusts include but are not limited to; coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum explosive dust, flammable or combusti
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 9 Operation (continued) Vacuuming Liquids Moving the Vac 1.When picking up small amounts of liquid 1. Should it become necessary to pick the the filter may be left in place. vac up to move it, DO NOT pick the vac 2.When picking up large amounts of liquid up by the lid handles unless dust drum we recommend that the filter be is empty. To avoid dropping the vac due removed. If the filter is not removed, it to latches releasing or possi
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 10 Maintenance IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the Filter blower wheel and motor, always reinstall the WARNING: To reduce the risk of filter before using the vac for dry material injury from accidental starting, pickup. unplug power cord before changing Dry Filter or cleaning filter. 1. Some removal of dry debris can be NOTE: This filter is made of high quality accomplished without removing the fil- paper designed to stop very small pa
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 11 2. Using both hands, lower the nozzle Wet Nozzle (WD1200 only) body onto the insert and squeegee with To pick up liquids off a smooth surface, the round opening of the nozzle closest use the 2-1/2" wet nozzle accessory sup- to you. With fingers on the far side and plied with your wet/dry vac. To use, simply thumbs holding the latches of the attach the nozzle to the end of an exten- removable insert, flip the nozzle over so sion w
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 12 Repair Parts 12 U.S. /10 CDN. Gallons Wet/Dry Vac Model 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 are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added.
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 13 Repair Parts Model Number WD12001 or WD12300 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com 1 2 15 3 16 4 5 5 6 17 5 7 8 22 9 19 10 12 18 11 21 25 20 28 13 26 24 5 14 27 23 29 13
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 14 Notes 14
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 15 Notes 15
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WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 16 Lifetime Warranty On RIDGID Tools The RIDGID REPUTATION is the result of the consistent product quality and years of pride in workmanship. Rigorous checks and controls from raw materials to packaged products insure product confidence widely accepted as the mark of the professional trades. Therefore, RIDGID covers its products with a LIFETIME WARRANTY against defects in material or workmanship. To take advantage of this war- ranty, the com
