W1666, W1685 Dust Collectors
MAINTENANCE
General
MAINTENANCE
Make a habit of inspecting your dust collector each time you use it to ensure optimum performance.
Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary:
•Worn or damaged switch,
•Loose mounting bolts, loud rubbing, vibration or tapping noises coming from motor or impeller hous- ing.
•Clogged, frayed, or leaking dust collection bags.
•Any other condition that can cause an unsafe condi- tion.
Lubrication
All bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated, no lubrication is required.
Emptying Collected Dust
The lower bag on the dust collector should be emptied when it becomes 2⁄3 to 3⁄4 full.
1.ALWAYS WEAR A RESPIRATOR WHEN EMPTYING DUST COLLECTION BAGS (see Figure 26).
2.Shake the upper bag and let the dust inside settle for a few minutes.
3.Loosen the latch clamp holding the bag.
4.Take the bag off of the collector body and close up the opening.
5.Place a garbage bag over the opening of the collec- tion bag. Invert both bags to empty.
6.Clean or reinstall the bag on the dust collector.
Collector Bag Cleaning
The lower dust storage bag is intended to be cleaned by simply emptying it. Once a year under heavy use, hand wash in cold water with a mild soap, and hang dry only. DO NOT wash bags in a laundry machine or tumble dry.
MAKE SURE that your machine is unplugged during all maintenance pro- cedures! If this warning is ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur.
Emptying the collector bag exposes you to harmful dust. Always wear a respirator and safety goggles when emptying the collector bag!
Figure 26. Wearing a respirator and safe- ty goggles for personal dust protection.
