Ridgid WD1230 Manual De Usuario

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 carefully 
when removing to clean or installing it. 
Creases in the filter pleats may occur from 
installation but creases will not affect the 
performance of the filter.

Your filter should be cleaned often to 
maintain peak vac performance.

Be sure to dry the filter before storing or 
picking up dry debris.

IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the 
filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a 
filter with holes or tears in it. Even a small 
hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of 
your vac. Replace it immediately.

To remove the filter for cleaning or 
replacement, unscrew the filter nut from 
the filter cage 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 
pickup.

1. Some removal of dry debris can be 

accomplished without removing the fil-
ter from the vac. Slap your hand on top 
of the lid while the vac is turned off.

2. For best cleaning results due to accu-

mulated dust, clean the filter in an open 
area. Cleaning SHOULD be done out-
doors and not in the living quarters.

3. After filter removal from vac, remove the 

dry debris by gently tapping the filter 
against the inside wall of your dust 
drum. The debris will loosen and fall.

4. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with fine 

dust (no debris), run water through it as 
described under “Wet Filter”.

After filter is removed, run water through 
the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care 
that water pressure from the hose is not 
strong enough to damage filter.

Refer to page 5, “Filter Assembly”.

Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling 
and storing the vac.

To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best, 
clean the outside with a cloth dampened 
with warm water and mild soap. 

To clean the drum:

1. Dump debris out.

2. Wash drum thoroughly.

3. Wipe out with dry cloth.

NOTE: If your casters are noisy, you may 
put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make 
them quieter.

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