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Dust collector does | 1. | Dust collection bags are full. | 1. | Empty collection bags. | |
not adequately | 2. | Canister filter is dirty. | 2. | Clean canister filter. | |
collect dust | 3. | There is a restriction in the duct line. | 3. | Remove dust line from dust collector inlet and | |
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| snake may be necessary. | ||
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| 4. | The dust collector is too far away from the | 4. | Relocate the dust collector closer to the point of | |
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| suction, and rework ducting without sharp bends. | |
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| bends in the ducting. |
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| 5. | The lumber is wet and dust is not flowing | 5. | Process lumber with less than 20% moisture | |
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| through the ducting smoothly. |
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| 6. | There is a leak, or a series of small leaks, in | 6. | Rework the ducting to eliminate all leaks. Close dust | |
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| the ducting, or too many open ports. |
| ports for lines not being used. |
7.The ducting and ports are incorrectly sized. 7. Reinstall correctly sized ducts and fittings.
8.The dust collector is too small for the dust 8. Install a larger dust collector to power your dust
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Sawdust being | 1. | Duct clamps or dust collection bags are not | 1. | ||
blown into the |
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| sure duct and bag clamps are tight and completely | |
air from the dust |
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| over the ducts and bags. | |
collector. |
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2. | Bag clamps are loose or damaged. | 2. | Retighten bag clamps. | ||
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Model G0583Z (Mfg. 3/09+) |