Symptom

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

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

or chips; poor

 

 

 

unblock the restriction in the duct line. A plumbing

performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

snake may be necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

The dust collector is too far away from the

4.

Relocate the dust collector closer to the point of

 

 

point of suction, or there are too many sharp

 

suction, and rework ducting without sharp bends.

 

 

bends in the ducting.

 

 

 

5.

The lumber is wet and dust is not flowing

5.

Process lumber with less than 20% moisture

 

 

through the ducting smoothly.

 

content.

 

6.

There is a leak, or a series of small leaks, in

6.

Rework the ducting to eliminate all leaks. Close dust

 

 

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

 

 

collection system.

 

collection system.

 

 

 

 

 

Sawdust being

1.

Duct clamps or dust collection bags are not

1.

Re-secure ducts and dust collection bag, making

blown into the

 

properly clamped and secured.

 

sure duct and bag clamps are tight and completely

air from the dust

 

 

 

over the ducts and bags.

collector.

 

 

 

2.

Bag clamps are loose or damaged.

2.

Retighten bag clamps.

 

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