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330002

Dust Collector

• Do not leave the tool running unattended. Turn

power off. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.

• Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure the

switch is in the “off” position before plugging in
or unplugging the tool.

dust and shavings inside the bag. They may
also damage the hose and the fittings.

• Do not reach across a power tool to turn off the

Dust Collector. Turn off the power tool and then
go around to the Dust Collector and turn it off.

• Do not force the Dust Collector to do a job for

which it was not designed.

• Check damaged parts. A damaged part should

be properly repaired or replaced before further
use. If a strange noise or vibration develops,
immediately turn off the power, unplug the Dust
Collector and correct the problem.

• Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure the

switch is in the “Off” position before plugging in
or unplugging the Dust Collector.

• Turn off and unplug the Collector before chang-

ing bags, and performing maintenance and ser-
vice.

• Do not stand or lean on the Dust Collector. You

could fall onto the Collector or it could tip over
injuring you and/or damaging the Collector.

• Maintain the Dust Collector. Keep the Dust

Collector maintained according to the Owners
Manual.

• Use only recommended Shopsmith parts and

accessories on your Dust Collector. NEVER
use non-Shopsmith replacement parts or ac-
cessories. They are not designed like Shopsmith
parts. Using non Shopsmith parts may cause a
hazardous condition and will void your war-
ranty.

• Do not leave the Dust Collector running unat-

tended.

• Do not drag the cord across sharp tools or

edges which could damage the cord. Do not try
to move or unplug the Dust Collector by pulling
on the cord.

Safety Rules for the

Shopsmith Dust Collector

• Read and understand the Owners Manual. Learn

the Dust Collector’s applications and limita-
tions as well as the specific potential hazards
peculiar to it.

• Ground the Dust Collector. The collector comes

equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord
and a 3-prong grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding type receptacle, the green
conductor in the cord is the grounding wire.
Never connect the green wire to a live terminal.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Electric shock

could occur if the Dust Collector is used on wet
surfaces. Do not expose it to rain, snow or wet
floors. Store it indoors.

• Do not operate the Dust Collector without the

3-way inlet or the 4' inlet and elbow securely
mounted in place. The airflow can pull body
parts into the intake opening and into contact
with the fan.

• Do not pick up water or wet materials with the

Dust Collector.

• Position the hose(s) out of the way so you won’t

trip over them. . Do not pick up hot or burning
materials such as cigarettes and ashes. They
could ignite a fire in the bag. These materials
should be properly disposed of in a fireproof
container.

• Do not attach the Dust Collector or hoses to a

tool used for metal grinding or sharpening.
Sparks generated during grinding could ignite

Summary of Contents for 330002

Page 1: ... before oper atingtheShopsmithDustCollector T T T T Ta a a a ab b b b ble of le of le of le of le of Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents Parts List 2 Introduction Safety 4 General Information 7 Assembly 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10 Dust Collector 330002 ...

Page 2: ...514808 Filter Hood 1 514809 Retaining Strap Asmy Incl 2 4 1 2 514856 Strap Metal 1 3 514966 Rack 1 4 514855 Clamp 1 515595 Main Housing Asmy Incl 5 29 1 5 515689 Main Housing w Warning Label 1 6 515561 Self tapping Screw 4 7 515534 Support Bracket 1 515596 Motor Blower Asmy Incl 8 20 1 8 515549 Inlet Seal 1 9 515562 Self Taping Screw 20x3 4 6 10 515533 Fan Housing 1 11 515112 Hex Head Cap Screw 20...

Page 3: ...Page 3 330002 Dust Collector Figure1 ...

Page 4: ...n used for water pick up The large air flow of the Shopsmith Dust Collector can be observed by placing a few fingers into the end of the hose The airflow of the Shopsmith Dust Collector is much higher than any home or shop vacuum Safety First TheShopsmithDustCollectorhasmanybuilt in safety features But the effectiveness of these features depends on you Throughout thismanual welistWARNINGS CAUTIONS...

Page 5: ...ith parts UsingnonShopsmithpartsmaycausea hazardous condition and will void your war ranty Do not leave the Dust Collector running unat tended Do not drag the cord across sharp tools or edgeswhichcoulddamagethecord Donottry tomoveorunplugtheDustCollectorbypulling onthecord Safety Rules for the Shopsmith Dust Collector ReadandunderstandtheOwnersManual Learn the Dust Collector s applications and lim...

Page 6: ... at 1 2 hp and draws 8 0 amps This motor runs on ordinaryU S housecurrent 115volts 60cycles hz Thecircuityouuseshouldberatedforatleast15amps If you have fuses we recommend you install slow blow fuses Fusetron T 15 is recommended When you first turn on the machine for a brief instant the motor pulls 5 6 times its usual amperage to get up to running speed If you need to run a new circuit to operate ...

Page 7: ...ately 64 pounds Figure3 Terms to Know The main parts of the Dust Collector are 1 Bag A heavy duty disposable 30 gal lon 4 mil clear plastic bag 2 3 Way Inlet Allows the hookup of one 2 1 2 diameter hose or you can use two or three hoses simultaneously 3 Filter Hood Filters dust particles out of the air and returns dustfree air to the room An adjustable retaining strap se cures it to the main housi...

Page 8: ... Locate the three holes on the top of the housing Position the left leg 39 over the threeholes makingsurethenarrowerside of the leg faces the front toward the 3 way inlet See Figure 5 Attach the left leg to thehousingwithscrews 41 lockwashers 3 Turn the housing over on the opposite side then attach the right leg 37 to the housing in the same manner described above When you have completed install i...

Page 9: ...llips screw driver Figure 6 With the housing on its side position the base pan so the straight side faces towards the front Attach the Rear Handle 11 Attach the handle 33 to the back of the legs usingcapscrews 31 withlockwash ers 32 under the cap screw heads Tighten the Rear Handle Screws 12 Using a 7 16 wrench tighten the capscrews 31 whichholdthehandle 33 Install Snap in Plugs and Left Leg Cap 1...

Page 10: ...gather the excess to the back of the housing and fold it as flat as you can When all is snug engage the clamp on the plastic retaining strap Hook Up the Dust Collector 23 Plug the male socket trailing from the back of the housing into the female socket located on the leg You will hear a click when they are properly seated 24 Place the Dust Collector behind power equipment Connecthowevermanyhoses y...

Page 11: ...d for permanent systems However Schedule 10 PVC pipe and various fittings offer less resis tance to airflow than flexible hose and are recommendedforpermanentpipingsystems The instructions that come with the optional 4 inlet explain how to construct a permanent system Caring for Your Dust Collector Your Dust Collector is designed to deliver years of reliable service with a minimum of maintenance W...

Page 12: ...ectrical Require ments in the Safety section Electrical short in cord Electrical short in switch Plug loose in outlet Loose retaining strap Filter hood clogged Plugged hoses extension wands or attachments Strap is tightened on top of rib on main housing Replace power cord Replace switch Check plug and outlet Tighten retaining strap Dislodge dust buildup Unplug affected part s For filter hood tight...

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