GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED IN OPERATING ALL POWER TOOLS. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL, BE FAMILIAR WITH ITS OPERATION. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND PRACTICE SAFE USAGE PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES. CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specified power source. ...
Never operate the Dust Collector with all blast gates closed. Always disconnect the CX418 from its power source when changing or emptying the bags. Always be sure that the collection and filter bags are securely fastened to ...
Craft Excellence. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this owner’s manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction. The CX418 is a professional tool and like all power tools, proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to.
CX418 DUST COLLECTOR UNPACKING Your Craftex CX418 Dust Collector is shipped in three cartons and care should be taken to make certain all components are carefully removed. The parts include: Motor/Impeller and Motor Switch Assembly. Two Collector Bodies. Mobile Base Unit & Casters.
CX418 DUST COLLECTOR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Base Plate Assembly You will first want to start by assembling the base and casters. Select the Base Plate and turn it upside down. Select the 4 Casters and fasten to the Base Plate underside as illustrated.
CX418 DUST COLLECTOR Assembly Instructions, Continued Collector Assembly Select the Rubber Gasket and the 8 Rubber Gasket Gasket Screws and Washers from the Parts Package. Place the Rubber Gasket on the flange opening of the Motor/Impeller Assembly as shown. Select...
Parts Package. Place one Gasket and a Collector on the Collector Body outlet as illustrated and tighten securely. Repeat the above with the second Collector. This figure illustrates how the assembly of the CX418 Dust Collector should appear at this point.
CX418 DUST COLLECTOR Assembly Instructions, Continued Assembling the Collector Supports Select the 2 Collector Supports and assemble the lower flange to the Base Assembly using the appropriate nuts, bolts and washers as indicated. Connect top of the Collector Supports to the Collector Frames using the appropriate nuts, bolts and washers as illustrated.
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CX418 DUST COLLECTOR Assembly Instructions, Continued Figure below shows the CX418 Dust Collector as the assembly should appear up to this point.
CX418 DUST COLLECTOR Assembly Instructions, Continued Installing the Filter and Canisters, Continued Select the 2 Canister Filters and, position them on the top of the collector frame. Attach the Canister Filters to the recesses in the top of the Collectors using the supplied metal straps.
Mount the Gate on the flange of the Impeller with the two screw holes aligned. Use the self- tapping screw to secure the unit. The Completed Craftex CX418 Dust Collector Your Dust Collector is now ready to be put into service. Before connecting...
Should there be more than one tool connected (through gates) to the CX418, they should all be grounded as described above. For more information in regards to this, you may refer to the ‘Dust Collection Basics’...
Useful Notes Wood dust can be very dangerous is one is exposed to it very often. As dust collection had gained popularity over the years, so has consumer knowledge about this concern, but it is always good to know just how dangerous wood dust can be if overexposure and or unsafe woodworking practice takes place.
CX418 PARTS LIST Description Part Number Qty. Caster Hex Screw 5/16 x ½” Base Plate Pan Head Screw 10-24 x 3/8” Inlet Cover Hex Head Screw M6 1.0 x 19mm Hex Head Screw 3/8” x 1/2" Washer Impeller, 12” Collector Body Washer 5/16”...
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