Craftsman 152.213361 - Manual (Page 14)

Below are some terms that will help you to understand
and setup your Dust Collector and design your own
Dust Collection System.
Dust Collector ■
dust and chips.
^ A machine used to collect fine wood
Dust Collection System - A dust collector connected
to multiple woodworking machines utilizing various
types of hose/pipe and fittings.
C.F.M. = Cubic Feet/Minute - A measurement of the
amount of air volume that can move through a dust
collector in one minute.
Static Pressure - A measurement of the amount of the
resistance to airflow in a dust collection system.
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
• What is the maximum C.F.M. required for each tool
you intend to use? Your Dust Collector should be
rated for the tool that has the highest C.F.M.
requirement.
• Will two or more tools be running at the same time?
The Dust Collector should be rated to handle the
combined C.F.M. requirements of all operating tools.
HELPFUL HINTS:
• Always run the largest appropriate diameter hose
as far as possible. Running a smaller diameter hose
will greatly reduce the C.F.M. at the tool, yielding
marginal dust collection.
• The use of a low rated micron filter and collection
bag can increase the effectiveness of your dust
collector in removing fine particles of dust.
• Determine if you are to use your Dust Collector in a
Dust Collection System or as a direct hook-up to an
individual tool. If used in a Dust Collection System,
review Static Pressure Requirements below.
AWARNING
To protect yourself from a static shock, ground the dust
collection system to a known ground.
If using the Dust Collector in a Dust Collector System,
make certain to:
• Ground the dust collection system to a known ground.
• Always keep blast gates closed to unused tools.
• Make all runs as short as possible, minimizing the
number of bends or turns that could greatly reduce
the efficiency of your Dust Collector.
• Position the tools that have the highest C.F.M.
ratings closest to the Dust Collector.
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