Troubleshooting - PowerTec DC5370 Owner's Manual

Wall mount dust collector
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SYMPTOM
Motor will not start
1. Low voltage
2. Open circuit in motor or loose
3. Defective switch
4. Defective capacitor
5. Switch key is removed
Motor will not start;
1. Short circuit in line cord or plug
fuses blown or circuit
breakers are tripped
2. Short circuit in motor or loose
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in
Unit has vibration or
1. Motor or components are loose
noisy operation
2. Motor mount is loose/broken
3. Unit is incorrectly mounted to wall
4. Motor fan is rubbing cover
5. Motor bearings faulty
Loud, repetitious
1. Dust collection bag is full
noise or excessive
2. Dust collector hose restricted
vibration coming from
dust collector
3. The lumber is wet and dust is not
4. There is a leak in the hose
Sawdust blown into
Hose clamps or dust collection bag is
the air from the dust
not properly clamped and secured.
collector

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
connections
connections
power line
flowing through the hose smoothly
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Check power line for proper voltage
2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or
open connection
3. Replace switch
4. Replace capacitor
5. Insert switch key
1. Inspect line cord or plug for damaged insulation
and shorted wires
2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or
shorted terminals or worn insulation on wires
3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers
1. Inspect/replace any stripped or damaged bolts/
nuts and re-tighten.
2. Tighten/replace
3. Tighten/replace mounting hardware
4. Replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan
5. Call the customer service line at 847-780-6120
for assistance
1. Empty collection bag.
2. Remove hose from dust collector inlet and
unblock the restriction in the hose. A plumbing
snake may be necessary.
3. Process lumber with less than 20% moisture
content.
4. Inspect and replace hose.
Check hose and dust collection bag, ensure hose
and bag clamps are tight and completely over the
hose and bag.
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