Use and Care Manual

6 - English
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or
damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and
completely assembled or with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended
for use with this product. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
tool. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purpose listed below:
General ventilation of most household and outdoor
spaces
NOTICE:
This product is designed to be powered by either a
RIDGID 18V battery pack (DC mode) or by electric
power (AC mode). Either power source can be
used by installing an approved battery pack or
power cord into the product as described in this
manual.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 1, page 8.
 Turn the control knob to the OFF ( O ) position.
 Open the battery cover.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured before
beginning operation.
 Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
 Close the battery cover.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack or unplug extension
cord from your product when you are assembling
parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack or unplugging
extension cord will prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury.
NOTE: The battery pack should be recharged after
approximately 5 hours of use to reduce the possibility of
damage. Repeated deep discharge of the battery may
decrease storage capacity and battery life.
INSTALLING/REMOVING POWER CORD
See Figure 2, page 8.
 Turn the control knob to the OFF ( O ) position.
 Open the battery cover.
 Insert the female end of the power cord into the product
as shown.
 Connect the male end of the power cord to the power
source.
 Make sure the power cord is secured before beginning
operation.
STARTING/STOPPING THE PORTABLE FAN
See Figure 3, page 8.
 Connect the portable fan to a power cord or approved
battery pack.
 Turn the control knob clockwise to turn the portable fan
ON and to adjust fan speed.
 To stop the portable fan, turn the control knob
counterclockwise to the OFF (O) position.
WARNING:
Hybrid tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, the control knob should always be in the
OFF ( O ) position when not in use and the power
source is removed.