Use and Care Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor will not start 1. Low voltage
2. Open circuit in motor or loose
connections
3. Defective switch
4. Defective capacitor
5. Switch key is removed
1. Check power line for proper voltage
2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose
or open connection
3. Replace switch
4. Replace capacitor
5. Insert switch key
Motor will not start;
fuses blown or circuit
breakers are tripped
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug
2. Short circuit in motor or loose
connections
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers
in power line
1. Inspect line cord or plug for damaged insulation
and shorted wires
2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose
or shorted terminals or worn insulation on wires
3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers
Unit has vibration or
noisy operation
1. Motor or components are loose
2. Motor mount is loose/broken
3. Motor fan is rubbing cover
4. Motor bearings faulty
5. Dust collector is not on a flat
surface
1. Inspect/replace any stripped or damaged bolts/
nuts and re-tighten.
2. Tighten/replace
3. Replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan
4. Call the customer service line at 847-780-6120
for assistance
5. Place the dust collector on a flat surface.
Loud, repetitious noise
or excessive vibration
coming from dust
collector
OR
Dust collector does
not adequately collect
dust or chips; poor
performance.
1. Dust collection bag is full
2. Dust collector hose restricted
3. The lumber is wet and dust is not
flowing through the hose smoothly
4. There is a leak in the hose
5. Restriction in duct line.
6. Dust collector is too far away, or
there are too many sharp bends in
the ducting.
7. The machine dust collection design
is inadequate.
1. Empty collection bag.
2. Remove hose from dust collector inlet and
unblock the restriction in the hose. A plumbing
snake may be necessary.
3. Process lumber with less than 20%
moisture content.
4. Inspect and replace hose.
5. Remove restriction in the duct line. A plumbing
snake may be necessary.
6. Relocate the dust collector closer to the
point of suction and rework ducting without
sharp bends.
7. Ensure the correct sized ducts and fittings
are used.
Sawdust blown into
the air from the dust
collector
Hose clamps or dust collection bag is
not properly clamped and secured.
Check hose and dust collection bag, ensure hose
and bag clamps are tight and completely over the
hose and bag.
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