Shopsmith DustCollector manual Sawdust and Shavings

Dust Collector 330002

Sawdust and Shavings

Sawdust and shavings can be fire hazards and breath- ing dust can be a health hazard for some people. Dust may cause physical discomfort, especially if you have emphysema, asthma, or an allergic reaction. The dust from some woods can create a toxic reaction.

Attach the Dust Collector to the dust chutes on your power tools. This will help collect most of the sawdust and shavings while you’re working and prevent them from entering the air in the room.

Electrical Requirements

ThispowerfulDustCollectordrawsasubstantialamount of starting current. Therefore, it should not be run on the same circuit as the Shopsmith Mark V. You could over- load the circuit.

Before starting the Dust Collector, attach hose(s) and set up as intended for use. If the unit does not come up to speed within five seconds, turn off the switch. Place an inlet plug assembly in one of the openings in the 3-way inlet and try starting the unit again. After the unit is running, you can remove the inlet plug.

If the Dust Collector still fails to come up to speed immediately,morethanlikelyyourshopwiringistoofar from your electrical entrance box or if you’re using an extension cord, the wire gauge is too small.

Circuit-BeforeyoupluginyourDustCollector,checkthe output and the amperage of the circuit you’ll be using. Theoutputofthecircuitmustmeetorexceedtheelectrical requirements of the Dust Collector power plant. The amperage must be rated high enough to handle the load (in amps) of that motor, plus any other tools or appli- ances you may have plugged into the same circuit and running at the same time.

•TheShopsmithDustCollector115-voltmotorisrated at 1/2 hp and draws 8.0 amps. This motor runs on ordinary U.S. house current - 115 volts, 60 cycles (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 the Dust Collector, be sure that the wire you use is rated to

handle the amperage of the circuit.

Grounding - The circuit you use should be properly grounded to protect you from electrical shock.

•The plug on the Shopsmith Dust Collector has three prongs, as shown in Figure 1. The receptacle should have three corresponding holes.

Cover of Grounded

Outelet Box

Grounding Blade

Figure 1

•Do not modify the plug. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed.

•If you have a two-hole receptacle, use a temporary adaptertoplugintheDustCollector.(SeeFigure2.)The grounding lug or wire on the adapter MUST be con- nected to a permanent ground such as a grounded outletbox.Thetemporaryadaptershouldbeusedonly until a properly grounded outlet can be installed.

(Adapters are not allowed in Canada.)

•If you are unsure as to whether your outlet box is grounded ask a licensed electrician.

Figure 2

Extension Cords - If you use an extension cord to plug in your Dust Collector, be sure it’s a three-conductor cord with a grounding plug and receptacle.

•The wire gauge must be thick enough to prevent loss of power and overheating - the longer the cord, the thicker the wire should be. Use only 12 gauge, 3-wire cord or heavier.

•Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose wiresor damaged insulation.Replacedamagedcords immediately, and only replace with Shopsmith ap- proved parts.

•Don’t let the connection between the power cord and an extension cord lie on a damp or wet surface.

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