RIDGID WD0600, WD0800 Owner's Manual
WD0600/WD0800
OWNERS MANUAL
For Your Safety:
Read all instructions carefully
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6 U.S./5 CDN. GALLONS
OR 8 U.S./6.6 CDN.
GALLONS
WET/DRY VAC
Part No. SP6333 Printed in Canada
Table of Contents
Section Page
Important Safety Instructions .................2
Safety Signal Words ...........................2
Save These Instructions ........................3
Introduction ............................................4
Unpacking and Checking Carton
Contents ............................................4
Carton Contents List............................4
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly ................4
Float/Cage Assembly .............................5
Filter Assembly ......................................5
Vac Assembly ........................................6
To Store Your Accessories ....................7
Operation ...............................................8
Vacuuming Dry Materials ....................8
Section Page
V acuuming Liquids ............................. 9
Emptying the Drum ............................. 9
Moving the Vac ................................... 9
Maintenance ........................................10
Filter .................................................. 10
Cleaning ........................................... 10
Removal ............................................10
Dry Filter ........................................... 10
Wet Filter .......................................... 10
Installation ........................................ 10
Wet/Dry Vac ......................................10
WetNozzle (WD08000 Only).............11
Repair Parts ........................................ 12
Notes.................................................... 14
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS
Safety is a combination of common
sense, staying alert and knowing how
your vac works. Read this manual to
understand the vac.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: means if the safety information
is not followed someone will be seriously
injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety information is not followed someone could be
seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information
is not followed someone may be injured.
When using your Wet/Dry Vac, follow basic
safety precautions including the following.
WARNING-Toreduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury:
Read and understand this owner’smanual
and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac before
operating. Use only as described in this
manual. To reduce the risk of personal
injury or damage to Wet/Dry Vac,use only
RIDGID recommended accessories.
Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust. To reduce the risk
of fire or explosion:
• Do not vacuum, or use thi s Wet/Dry
Vac, near flammable or com bustible
liquids, gases, or explosive dusts, like
gasoline or other fuels, lig hter fluid,
cleaners, oil- based paints, natura l
gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium
dust, grain dust, or gun powder.
• Do not use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer.
Do notvacuum anything that isburning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not vacuum fireplace soot or ash. This
is a very fine dust which will not be captured by the filter and maycause damage.
To reduce the risk of health hazards from
vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic
materials.
Do not use or store near hazardous materials.
To reducethe riskofelectricshock,do not
expose to rain. Store indoors.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do notuse this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without t he filter installed except
when vacuuming liquids as described in
the operation section of this manual.
Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac when pl ugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing. Turn off Wet/Dry Vac
before unplugging.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not r un vac
unattended.
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To reduce the risk of injury from accidental 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 your Wet/Dry Vac is not
working as it should, has missing parts,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to
an Authorized Service Center.
To reduce the r i sk of falls, use extra care
when cleaning on stairs.
This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated,
eliminating the need for a separate
grounding system. Use only identical
replacement parts. Read the instructions
for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry
Vacs before servicing.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Wet/
Dry Vac.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not
run Wet/Dry Vac over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac
with wet hands.
Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with any ventilation
openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair or anything that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The operation of any utility vac or blower
can result in foreign objects being blown
into the eyes, which can result in severe
eyedamage. Alwayswear safety goggles,
not glasses, complying with ANSI
Z87.1(or in Canada CSA Z94-3-M88)
shown on package. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact resistant lenses. They
are not safety glasses. Safety Goggles
are available at many local retail stores.
Glassesor goggles not in compliancewith
ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you
when they break.
DO UBLE INSULATED
GROUNDINGNOTREQUIRED
WHEN SERVICING USEON LY
IDENTICALREPLACEMENTPARTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock - do not expose to
rain - store indoors.
WARNING: For your own safety, read
and understand owner’s manual. Do
not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic,
flammable or other hazardous materials. Do not use around explosive
liquids or vapors.
To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using the vac
for extended hours or when, using it in a
noisy area.
For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
Use only extension cords that are rated
for outdoor use.Extension cords in poor
condition or that are too small in wire size
can pose fire and shock hazards. When
using an extension cord, be sure it is in
good condition. Using any extension cord
will cause some loss of power. To keep
the loss to a minimum, use the following
tabletochoosetheminimumwiresize
extension cord.
Extension
Cord Length
0-50 Ft.
50-100 Ft.
3
Gauge
(A.W.G.)
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Introduction
This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for household use.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please Read Carefully
Static Shocks Are Common -Indry
areas or when the relative humidity of the
air is low. To reduce the frequency of
static shocks in your home the best remedyistoaddmoisturetotheairwitha
console humidifier.
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents
Remove entire contents of carton. Check
each item against the Carton Contents
List. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at
info@ridgidwoodworking.com if any parts
are damaged or missing.
Carton Contents List
Key Description..............................Qty.
A V ac Assembly .............................. 1
B Hose Assembly............................1
C Filter Nut......................................1
D Filter.............................................1
E Filter Cage ................................... 1
F Float............................................. 1
G Caster Twin Wheel....................... 4
H Caster Foot w/Storage................. 4
J Extension Wands.........................2
K Utility Nozzle................................ 1
L Owners Manual............................1
A
B
K
D
E
C
F
L
G
H
J
Included with 8 gallon (WD0800) Only
M Wet Nozzle.................................. 1
N Car Nozzle .................................. 1
M
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly
1.Turn the dustdrum upside down on the
floor.
2.Insert the caster feet into the bottom of
drum, as shown (4 places).
3.Push on the caster foot until the foot is
flush with bottom of the dust drum.
4.Insert the caster stem into the socketof
the caster foot, as shown (4 places).
5. Push on the caster until the ball on the
caster stem is inserted all the way into
the socket. You will hear the ball snap
into the socket and the caster will swivel
easily whenpositioningis correct.
6.Turn the drum upright.
Caster
Foot
Dust Drum
N
Caster
Caster Stem
Caster Ball
Pin
Hole
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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
understoodthesafetyand operation
instructions. Do not operate vac
with any parts damaged or missing.
1.Place the lid assembly of vac upside
downintothedrumoronaclean
smooth surface.
2.Locatethe float.Placethe floatoverthe
opening i n the center of the lid with the
words “This Side Towards Lid” laying
face down over the hole.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of per sonal injury or damage to vac be
sure to keep hands, fingers, or any
other foreign objects out of the center opening when assembling the
float.
NOTE:If filter cage needsto be removed,
because the float is placed in the wrong
way, use a slotted screwdriver and insert
the blade near one of the tabs between
the filter cage and the center ring of the
lid.Pry the tabout of the slot. Tilt thecage
and lift away from the lid. To replace,follow float/cage assembly instructions.
Filter Cage
Tabs
Float
Solid
End
Lid
Assembly
3.Line up filter cage tabs with the slots in
the center ring of the lid assembly.
4.Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into the slots for a secure fit.
Filter Assembly
1.Carefully s lide the filter over the filter
cage,liningupholeinfilterwith
threaded stud and sliding it over the
center ringcovering the3 slots until t he
filter stops against the lid.
2.Placefilternut ontothreadedscrew and
tighten it down.Finger tighten only.
NOTE: Lever of f ilter nut should be away
from filter as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this
may deform or crack the filter cage.
Filter Cage
Tabs (3)
Slots (3)
Filter Nut
Filter
Filter
Cage
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Vac Assembly
1.Line up motor cover label above vacuum port (located on the front of the
drum).
2.Place lid on top of drum with the handles snug against the dr um channel.
3.Be sure lid completely covers thetop of
the drum so leakage does not occur.
To p Assembly
Drum
Channel
Handle
4.Push down on top of the handles to
cause the flexible locking tabs to hook
onto the drum lip of the channel.
5.Make sure that the locking tabs are
snapped in place to prevent thelid from
coming off.(See inset below)
Push
Down
Pull
Out
Flexible
Locking
Tab
Swivel
End
Flexible Locking
Tabs
Drum
Cord Wrap
Area
Lid
Handle
Dust
Drum
On-Off Switch
Caster Feet
w/Accessory
Storage
Power Cord
Twin Wheel
Casters
Hose
Utility
Nozzle
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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 is
removable if more hoses need to be
attached formore length from the vac. To
remove the swivel portion of the hose,
grasp the hose swivel and firmly pullit out
of the flexible hose. Connect the soft end
of a second hose (accessory #VT-2507)
into the swivel end of the or iginal hose by
forcing the sections together until t hey fit
tightly. You can also connect t wo hoses
together by purchasing VT2511 (Hose to
Hose connector).
To Store Your Accessories
1.Slide extension handles and accessories over the rings on the cas t er feet .
2.To remove handles and accessories,
lightly rotate and pull upward.
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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 i nclude but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oilbase paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosolsprays. Explosive dusts include but
are not limited to; coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum
explosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use
this vac as a sprayer. To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or
dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
CAUTION: To reduce risk of hearing
damage wear ear protectors when
using the vac for extended hours or
when using it in a noisy area. The
operation of any utility vac can result
in foreign objects being blown into
the eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Always wear safety
goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1
(orinCanadaCSA Z94-3-M88)shown
on Package before commencing
operation. SafetyGogglesare availableat many local retail stores.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliancehas a polarized plug (one blade
is widerthan the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outletonly one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
After you plug the power cord into a 120V
outlet, turn the Wet/Dry Vac on by pushing the switch f rom “OFF” to “ON”.
Familiarize yourself with the accessories
included with the vac. Each accessory
may be used in various ways for vacuuming and blowing debris. Here is a list of the
accessories and their uses.
Utility Nozzle - General purpose nozzle
for most vacuuming applications.
Wet Nozzle (WD08000 only) - Used for
wetpickuponsmoothsurfacestopickup
liquid and dry the surface i n one stroke.
Car Nozzle ( WD08000 only)- Dry pickup
nozzle for car interiors and most upholstery cleaning.
Extension Wands - These wandscan be
connected together and provides additional length for more reach.
Hose - Provides transfer of vacuum to
work site. Provides the means of attaching extension wands and nozzles.
Vacuuming Dry Materials
1.The filter must always be in correct
position to avoid leaks and possible
damage to vac.
2.When using your vac to pick up very
fine dust, it will be necessary for you to
empty the drum and clean the filter at
more frequent intervals to maintain
peak vac performance.
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you useyour vac to pick up
dust when the filter is wet, the filter will
clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.
3.If your filter is wet but you need to use the
vactopickupdrymaterial,youcanquickl y
dry the filter by running the vacwithout
hose attached for about 10 minut es. The
clean air rushing through the vac will help
dry the filter.
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Operation (continued)
Vacuuming Liquids
1.When picking up small amounts of liquid the filter may be left in place.
2.When picking up l arge amounts of liquid we recommend that the f ilter be
removed. If the filter is not removed, it
will become saturated and misting may
appear in the exhaust.
3.After using the vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried to avoid possible
mildew and damage to the filter.
4.When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, t he float mechanism willr ise automatically to cut off airflow. When this happens, turn off t he
vac,unplug the power cord, and empty
the drum. You will know that the float
has risen because vac airflow ceases
and themotor noise will becomehigher
in pitch, due to increased motor speed.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not run vac
unattended.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
vac do not run motor with float in raised
position.
Emptying the Drum
WARNING: To reduce the r isk of
injury f rom accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
1.Remove the lid. Pull the flexible latches
outward on each side of the lid to
release from the drum.
2.Whileholdingthe latches out,liftthe top
assembly up and away from the drum.
3.Lay top assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying drum or
changing f ilter.
4.Dumpthedrum contentsintothe proper
waste disposalcontainer.
WARNING: To reduce the r isk of
back injury or falls, do not lift a vac
heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop
or drain enough contents out to
make the vac light enough to lift
comfortably.
Moving the Vac
Should it become necessary to pick the
vacuptomoveit,DONOTpickthevacup
by the lid handles unless dust drum is
empty. To avoid dropping the vac due to
latches releasing or possible part breakage, pick the vac up by the lip of the dust
drum.
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Maintenance
Filter
WARNING:Toreducetheriskof
injury from accidentalstarting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
NOTE: This filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small particles 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.
Cleaning
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 ofdust to come out of
your vac. Replace it immediately.
Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, unscrew the filter nut from
the filter cage and lift off filter.
WARNING: Do not remove the filter
cage. It is there to help preventyour
fingers from getting into the blower
wheel.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the vac for dry material pickup.
Dry Filter
1.Some removal of dry debris can be
accomplished without removing the filter from the vac. Slap your hand on top
of the lid while the vac is turned off.
2.Forbest cleaning results due to accumulateddust, clean the filter inan open
area. Cleaning SHOULD be done outdoors and not in the living quarters.
3.Afterfilterremovalfromvac,remove the
dry debris by gently tapping the filter
against the inside wall of your dust
drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
4.Forthorough cleaning of dry filter with
fine dust (no debris), run water through
it as described under “Wet Filter”.
Wet Filter
After filter i s 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.
Installation
Referto page 5, “Filter Assembly”.
Allow t he filter to dry before reinstalling
andstoringthevac.
Wet/Dry Vac
To keep your Wet/Dry Vaclooking 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.
WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs
and adjustment should be performed by Authorized Service Centers, always using RIDGID
replacement par ts.
NOTE: If your casters are noisy, you may
puta drop ofoil on the rollershaft tomake
them quieter.
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Wet Nozzle (WD08000 only)
To pick up liquids off a smooth surface,
use the 2-1/2" wet nozzle accessory suppliedwith yourwet/dry vac. To use,simply
attach the nozzle to the end of an extension wand.
Connect a second extension wand to the
first, and connect the 2- 1/2" x 7' hose to
the extension wand.
Liquids maybe picked up by dragging the
nozzle across the surface. The squeegee
will dry the surface as you vacuum.
If the rubber becomes worn, it may be
flipped over for use on the opposite side
or replaced. (Replacement service par t
#822256). To reverse or replace the
squeegee:
1.Laythe wet nozzleon a flatsurface with
the round inlet opening facing up and
the two latches close to you as shown.
Latches
Nozzle
Body
2.Using both hands, lower the nozzle
body onto the insert andsqueegee with
the round opening of the nozzle closest
to you. With fingers on the far side and
thumbs holding t he latches of the
removable insert, flip the nozzle over so
thelatchesare on the topand theround
inlet opening is facing away from you.
Make sure the squeegee stays on the
insert pins.
3.Press down with each thumb below t he
latching tabs until you see and hear the
removable insert snap into the nozzle
body. Snap the latches over the locking
tabs into their original position.
Removable
Insert
2.Using both hands, position each thumb
on the removable insert, (below the
latches) and two fingers of each hand
on each latch, lift and disengage the
two latchesfrom the tabs on the nozzle
body.
3.Gently pull the latches toward yourself
to remove the insert.
To reinstall the r emovable insert correctly,
follow these steps:
1. Place the removable insert on a flat surface with the pins positioned upward
and the latches close to you as shown.
Place the rubber squeegee on the
insert, with the pins fitting t hrough the
matchingholes in t he squeegee.(Make
sure the new working edge is located
farthest from you.)
4.Inspect the pins of the insert t o make
sure they fit t hrough the holes of the
squeegeeand fitintothe matchingslots
in the nozzle body.
NOTE:If thepins are out position, hold
the nozzle assembly with both hands
and gently twist in opposite directions.
The insert pins should snap into
proper position.
Twist
Backward
Twist
Forward
The wet nozzle assembly is ready for wet
pickup use.
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Repair Parts
6 or 8 U.S. Gallons Wet/Dry Vac
Model Number WD06000 or WD08000
RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com
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. Servicing a doubleinsulated Wet/Dry Vac requires extreme care and knowledge of the system,
and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts
for a double-insulatedWet/DryVac must be identical t o the parts t hey replace.
Your double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac is m arked with the words “DOUBLE I NSULATED” and the symbol (square within a square) may also be marked on
the appliances.
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number
Key
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Model WD06000
Part No.
73180
819056-5
822368-1
822380-5
509355
806742-5
509121
820156-2
509488
823201-1
VF4000
73316
828313
818231
822481
VT2509
—
—
—
VT2508
VT2507
SP6333
Model WD08000
Part No. Description
73180
819056-5
822383-1
822380-5
509354
806742-5
509120
820157-6
509488
823201-1
VF4000
73316
828325
818231
822481
VT2509
VT2503
VT2510
822256
VT2508
VT2507
SP6333
Toggle Switch
Motor Cover
Motor (Includes Blower Wheel)
Cord w/plug
Collector
* Screw, Pan Hd. Ty “AB” 10x3/4
Blower Wheel
Lid
Float
Filter Cage
† Filter
Filter Nut
Dust Drum
Caster Footw/Storage
Caster Twin Wheel
† Utility Nozzle
† Car Nozzle (WD08000 only)
† Wet Nozzle (WD08000 only)
Squeegee (WD08000 only)
† Extension Wands
†Hose
Owners Manual
* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally
† These replacement parts are available where you pur chased your vac.
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Repair Parts
Model Number WD06000 or WD08000
RIDGID parts are available on-line at w ww.ridgidp arts.com
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3
12
5
6
7
8
5
9
10
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Notes
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Notes
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