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Model No. DC1080 Owner’s Manual Dust Collector QUESTION... 1•847•780•6120 Visit us on the web at www.southerntechllc.com You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures, and warranty. Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference.
SAFETY RULES be available for tool. Three-prong plug should be WARNING plugged directly into properly grounded, three-prong For your own safety, read and understand all warnings receptacle. If an adapter is used to accomodate a and operating instructions before using any tool or two-prong receptacle, the adapter lug MUST be to a equipment.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Turn machine off, disconnect power cord and ensure all WARNING moving parts have stopped completely before servicing Read and understand the instruction manual before or changing/emptying the bags. operating the dust collector. Basic precautions listed • Always wear approved eye protection and respirator below should always be followed when using your dust when emptying collection/filter bags.
Figure 4 INSTALLATION Rectangular Refer to Figures 2 - 14 Supports CAUTION Do not attempt assembly if parts are missing. Collection 5/16 X 1/2" Hex Body Head Screws Call the Customer service line to obtain replacement parts. WARNING Do not operate dust collector until completely assembled. Do not operate this tool until you have completely read and understood this manual.
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7. Carefully set the assembly up onto the casters. 11. Thread the bag clamp through the hemmed opening Figure 8 in the bottom of the filter bag. Figure 12 Filter Bag Clamp Hemmed Opening 8. Assemble the handle to the collection body with two 5/16"...
TEST • Check with a qualified electrician if you do not understand grounding instructions or if you are in doubt WARNING as to whether the tool is properly grounded. • This tool is equipped with an approved cord rated at Before starting the dust collector, make sure you have 120V and a 3-prong grounding type plug (see Figure 15) read and understood the manual and you are familiar with...
MOTOR The 240V power supply circuit must have a verified ground and meet these requirements: The dust collector is assembled with motor and wiring Circuit Type ... 220V/240V, 60 Hz, Single Phase installed.
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OPERATION BASIC OPERATIONS Figure 19 ON/OFF Switch The keyed switch is intended to prevent unauthorized use of the dust collector. 1. To turn the dust collector ON insert the yellow key into Yellow Switch the key slot in the center of the switch. 2.
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION The sealed bearings in the motor have been WARNING permanently lubricated at the factory. They require no further lubrication. Make sure the machine is turned off and the cord is MACHINE STORAGE disconnected from the power source before servicing and removing/replacing any components on the machine.
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Motor will not start 1. Low voltage 1. Check power line for proper voltage 2. Open circuit in motor or loose 2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose connections or open connection 3.
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DUST COLLECTOR PARTS LIST Key. No. Part. No. Description Specification Q'ty DC1080001 Base DC1080002 Caster DC1080003 5/16" DC1080004 Collector Body DC1080005 Hex.Screw M6x20 DC1080006 Impeller Washer DC1080007 Impeller DC1080008 Hex. Head Screw 5/16''X5/16'' DC1080009 Flanger screw 1/4" x 1/2" DC1080010 washer 1/4"x25 DC1080011...
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30- DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 30 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this POWERTEC tool for any reason, you may return the tool to the retailer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. You must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product.
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