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W ARNING Read the SAFETY section and Complete the ASSEMBLY procedures before oper- ating the Shopsmith Dust Collector. T T T T T a a a a a b b b b b le of le of le of le of le of Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents Parts List ...................................................... 2 Introduction/Safety .................................... 4[...]
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Dust Collector 330002 Page 2 Parts List 29 518393 Retaining Strap Assembly ................... 1 30 300006 Bag, Package of 6 ................................... 1 31 514831 Hex Head Cap Screw, ¼-20x1-3/8” ...... 4 32 120380 Spring Lock Washer, ¼” ...................... 4 33 514896 Rear Handle ............................................. 1 ?[...]
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Page 3 330002 Dust Collector Figure 1[...]
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Dust Collector 330002 Page 4 Introduction/Safety Dust Free Woodworking The Shopsmith Air Filtration System provides an efficient and effective means to collect wood shavings and dust from the workshop. Unlike conventional shop vacuums, the Dust Collector is designed to collect and filter the large volume of dust and shavings produced with modem woo[...]
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Page 5 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 fittin[...]
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Dust Collector 330002 Page 6 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 chu[...]
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Page 7 330002 Dust Collector General Infor mation Dust Collector Attachment Kit: 10. Two Hoses - Connect to the 3-way inlet. 11. Two Inlet Plug Assemblies - Placed in the 3-way inlet port(s) that are not in use. 12. Two Extension Wands 13. Floor Pickup 14. Elbow Brush 15. Reducer - Allows you to connect the Shopsmith Mark V Model 500 (sold separate[...]
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Dust Collector 330002 Page 8 Assembly Assemble the Dust Collector according to the following procedures. The numbers in paren- theses are reference numbers listed in the Parts List. T ools R equir ed: ! Medium and large Phillips screwdrivers ! Large bladed slot screwdriver ! Rubber mallet (or block of wood) ! Adjustable wrench, or 7/16" and 1/[...]
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Page 9 330002 Dust Collector 5. Attach the legs to the base pan (47) with four screws (41), lock washers (42) and nuts (43). Hand tighten all eight fasteners. Install the R ear W heels 6. With the Dust Collector still on its side, install the rear wheels, by inserting a re- tainer (44) into a 5/8. socket (or closed-end wrench). Then with a rubber m[...]
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Dust Collector 330002 Page 10 17. Use suitable pliers to bend a tab over the clamp nut (4) toward the housing. Crimp both the tabs flat in order to hold the rack (3) and clamp to the strap. (See Figure 7.) 18. Install the filter hood (1) over the main housing (5) so that the hemmed bottom of the filter hood (containing the metal strap you just inst[...]
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Page 11 330002 Dust Collector a loud noise. In some instances, large scraps could even become jammed in the fan. Hoses The hoses attach to stationary or handheld power woodworking equipment with 2-1/4" dust chute outlets. A reducer allows you to connect to equipment with 1-1/4" chutes such as the Shopsmith Mark V Model 500 (having a seria[...]
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MKV TABLE SYSTEM RETRO KIT - 500 TO 510 555135 6530 Poe Avenue Dayton, Ohio 45414 845240 Rev A 0 3/ 0 5 © 2005 Shopsmith, Inc. All Rights Reserved Printed In U.S.A. T r oub leshooting Guide Dust Collector problems usually have simple solutions. Under normal use, you should rarely have to service your Dust Collector. Most problems can be corrected [...]