RIDGID WD0620, WD0935, WD0625, WD0945 Owner's Manual
WD0620/WD0935
OWNERS MANUAL
For Your Safety:
Read all instructions carefully
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6 U.S. GALLONS/
22.5 CDN. LITRES
OR 9 U.S. GALLONS/
34.0 CDN. LITRES
WET/DRY VAC
Part No. SP6428 Printed in Canada
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .................2
Safety Signal Words ...........................2
Save These Instructions ........................3
Unpacking and Checking Carton
Contents ............................................4
Carton Contents List ...........................4
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly ................4
Replacement Filter Assembly ................5
To Store Your Accessories ....................5
Vac Assembly ........................................5
Operation ...............................................6
V acuuming Dry Materials ...................7
V acuuming Liquids .............................7
Emptying the Drum ............................7
Moving the Vac ...................................7
Maintenance ..........................................8
Filter ...................................................8
Dry Filter .............................................8
Installation ..........................................8
Wet/Dry Vac .......................................8
Wet Nozzle (WD09350 only) ..............9
Repair Parts ........................................10
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: meansif thesafety 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 understandthis 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 ordamage toWet/Dry Vac, useonly
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, ligh ter fluid,
cleaners, oil- based paints, natural
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 reduce therisk ofelectricshock, donot
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 notusethis Wet/Dry Vac witha torn filter or without the filter installed except
when vacuuming liquids as described in
the operation section of this manual.
Do not leave Wet/Dry Vac when plugged
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.
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
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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.
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.
To reduce the risk 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 UBLE INSULATED
GROUNDINGNOTREQUIRED
WHEN SERVICING USEON LY
IDENTICALREPLACEMENTP ARTS
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.
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 Z94.3-99)
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 notin compliance with
ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you
when they break.
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 thatar e 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.
This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for household use.
Gauge
(A.W.G.)
14
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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 remedy is to add moisture to the air with a
console humidifier.
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Unpacking and Checking Car t on 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..........................................4
H Caster Foot w/Storage.................4
J Extension Wands.........................2
K Utility Nozzle................................1
L Owners Manual............................1
*These items may come preassembled.
If they are not present in the car ton
check the vac power head to see if they
are preassembled.
IMPORTANT:
Included with 9 gallon (WD09350)
Only
M Wet Nozzle..................................1
N Car Nozzle ..................................1
A
B
K
M
C
D
E
F
L
N
H
J
G
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly
1.Turn t he dust drum 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 footis
flush with bottom of the dust drum.
4.Insert the caster steminto the socket of
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
intothe socket andthe casterwill swivel
easily when positioning is correct.
6.Turn t he drum upright.
Dust Drum
Caster
Foot
Hole
Caster
Caster Stem
Caster Ball
Pin
4
Replacement Filter Assembly
1.Carefully slide the filter over the filter
cage,liningupholeinfilterwith
threaded stud and sliding it over the
center ringcovering the 3 slots until the
filter stops against the lid.
2.Place filter nutonto threaded screw 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.
To Store Your Accessories
Filter Nut
Filter
Filter
Cage
1.Slide extension handles and accesso-
ries on to posts of the caster feet for
storag e.
2.To remove handles and accessories,
lightly rotate and pull upward.
Vac Assembly
1.Line up vacuum port above drum label.
2.Place lid on top of drum with the han-
dles snug against the dr um channel.
3.Be sure lid completely covers the top of
the drum so leakage does not occur.
4.Make sure that the locking tabs are
snapped in place to preventt he lid from
coming off.
Vacuum Port
Power Head
Push
Down
Channel
5
Drum
Pull
Out
Flexible
Locking
Tab
Vac Assembly (continued)
Insert the flexible plastic end of the hose,
which is opposite the swivel end, into the
vacuum port.
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 for more length from the vac. To
remove the swivel portion of the hose,
grasp thehose swiveland firmly pull it out
of the flexible hose. Connect the soft end
of a second hose (accessory #VT-2507)
into the swivel end of the original hose by
forcing the sections together until they fit
tightly. You can also connect two hoses
together by purchasing VT2511 (Hose to
Hose connector).
Operation
Cord Storage
Simply, wrap the power cord around the
powerhead (as shown) and snap the connector on the plug to a wrap of the cord.
On-Off Switch
Cord Wrap
Area
Dust
Drum
Caster Feet
w/Accessory
Storage
Power Cord
Handle
Hose
Casters
Utility
Nozzle
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, 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 re sult
in foreign objects being blown into
the eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Always wear safety
goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown
on Package before commencing
operation. SafetyGoggles are availableat many local retail stores.
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 the outlet, turn the unit on by pushing the switch
from position “O” to position “l”. The symbols used on the motor cover are international “On & Off” symbols. “O” is the
symbol for “OFF” and “l” is the symbol for
“ON”.
=OFF
=ON
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliancehas a polarized plug(one blade
is widert han the other).This plug will fitin
a polarized outletonly one way. If the plug
Familiarize yourself with the accessories
included with the vac. Each accessory
may be used in various ways for vacuumingand blowingdebris.Here isa list ofthe
accessories and their uses.
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Utility Nozzle - General purpose nozzle
for most vacuuming applications.
Wet Nozzle (WD09350 only) - Used for
wetpickuponsmoothsurfacestopickup
liquid and dry the surface in one stroke.
Car Nozzle (WD09350 only)- Dry pi ckup
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.Thefiltermustalwaysbeincorrect
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 youuse yourvac to pick up
dust when the filter is wet, the filter will
clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.
3. Ifyour fi lt eris wet b utyou need t ouse the
vactopick u pdrymaterial,youcan quic kly
dry the f i lterby runni ngthe vacwi thout
hose at t ached f orabout 10 min utes.The
clean air rushing through the vac will help
dry the f i lter.
Vacuuming Liquids
1.When picking up small amounts of liq-
uid the filter may be left in place.
2.When picking up large amounts of liq-
uid we recommend that the filter 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 mustbe dried toavoidpossible
mildew and damage to the filter.
4.When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float mechanism will rise automatically to cut off airflow. W hen this happens, turn off the
vac,unplug the power cord, and empty
thedrum.Youwillknowthatthefloat
has risen because vac airflow ceases
and the motornoise will become higher
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 risk of
injury from 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.Whileholding thelatches 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 filter.
4.Dumpthe drum contents into theproper
waste disposal container.
WARNING: To reduce the risk 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 handles 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 cancause 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 prevent your
fingers from getting into the blower
wheel.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filterbefore usingthe vac fordry 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.For best cleaning results due to accu-
mulateddust, clean the filter in an open
area. Cleaning SHOULD be done outdoors and not in the living quarters.
3.Afterfilter removalfrom vac, removethe
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”.
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
Refer to page 5, “Replacement Filter
Assembly”.
Allow t he filter to dry before reinstalling
andstoringthevac.
Wet/Dry Vac
To keep your Wet/Dry Vac lookingits best,
clean the outside with a cloth dampened
with warm water and mild soap.
To clean the drum:
1.Dump debris out.
2.Wash dr um thoroughly.
3.Wipe out with dry cloth.
Cord Maintenace
When vacuuming is complete, unplug the
cord and wrap it around the motor cover.
WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs
and adjustment should be performed by Authorized Service Centers, always using RIDGID
replacement parts.
NOTE: If your casters are noisy, you may
puta drop of oilon the roller shaftto make
them quieter.
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Wet Nozzle (WD09350 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.Lay the wetnozzle onaflat surface 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 the latches of the
removable insert, flip the nozzle over so
thel atches areon thetop and theround
inlet opening is facing away from you.
Make sure the squeegee stays on the
insert pins.
3.Press down witheach thumb below the
latching tabs until youseeand hear the
removable insert snap into the nozzle
body. Snap the latches overt he 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 theremovable 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 through the
matchingholes in the squeegee. (Make
sure the new working edge is located
farthest from you.)
4.Inspect the pins of the insert to make
sure they fit through the holes of the
squeegeeand fitinto thematching slots
in the nozzle body.
NOTE:If the pins areout 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 9 U.S. G a llons Wet/Dry Va c
Model Number WD06200 or WD09350
RIDGID parts are available on-line at w ww.ridgidp arts.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/Dry Vac must be identical tothe parts they r eplace.
Your double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATED” and t he 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
23
24
25
Model WD06200
Part No.
813213
828836
509776
822380-6
828837
806742-5
818961
509121
15534-1
826817
828838
509488
823201-1
VF4000
73316
828991
828833
73137
VT2509
—
—
—
VT2508
VT2507
SP6428
Model WD09350
Part No. Description
813213
828836
509776-1
822380-6
828840
806742-5
818961
509120
15534-1
826817
828838
509488
823201-1
VF4000
73316
828992
828833
73137
VT2509
VT2503
VT2510
822256
VT2508
VT2507
SP6428
Toggle Switch
Motor Cover
Motor Asm
(Includes Key Nos. 7,8, 9 & 10)
Cord w/plug
Lid
* Screw, Pan Hd. Ty “AB” 10x3/4
Spacer
Blower Wheel
Washer
Nut Hex Serr Flange 5/16-18
Collector
Float
Filter Cage
† Filter
Filter Nut
Dust Drum
Caster Foot w/Storage
Caster
† Utility Nozzle
† Car Nozzle (WD09350 only)
† Wet Nozzle (WD09350 only)
Squeegee (WD09350 only)
† Extension Wands
†Hose
Owners Manual
* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally
† These replacement parts are available where you purchased your vac.
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Repair Parts
Model Number WD06200 or WD09350
RIDGID parts are available on-line at w ww.ridgidp arts.com
1
2
3
4
16
5
19
14
15
7
9
10
12
8
13
11
WD0935 Only
20
21
22
9GallonOnly
23
17
18
24
25
6
11
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