Jet DC-500P Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Portable Woodworking Dust Collector

Model DC-500P

JET

427 New Sanford Road
LaVergne, Tennessee 37086 Part No. M-717500
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Edition 1 06/2018
www.jettools.com Copyright © 2018 JET

1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
DUST COLLECTOR.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:

1. Read and understand entire owner’s manual
before attempting assembly or operation of this
dust collector.

2. Read and understand the warnings posted on
the machine and in this manual.

3. Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.

4. This dust collector is designed and intended for
use by properly trained and experienced
personnel only. If you are not familiar with the
proper and safe operation of a dust collector, do
not use until proper training and knowledge
have been obtained.

5. Do not use this dust c ollector for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes, JET
disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds
itself harmless from any injury that may result
from that use.

6. Always wear approved safety glasses/face
shield while using this dust collector. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses;
they are not safety glasses.

7. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts
of body away from openings and moving parts.

8. Wear hearing protection (plugs or muffs) during
extended periods of operation.

9. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, or birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

10. WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or
machining wood products generates wood dust
and other substances known to the State of
California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling dust
generated from wood products or use a dust
mask or other safeguards to avoid inhaling dust
generated from wood products.

11. Wood products emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. (California Health and
Safety Code Section 25249.6)

12. Do not operate this machine while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or any
medication.

13. Make certain the switch is in the OFF position
before connecting the machine to the power
supply. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

14. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See
Grounding instructions.

15. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance
with the machine unplugged from the power
source.

16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the machine
before turning it on.

17. Keep safety guards in place at all times when
the machine is in use. If removed for
maintenance purposes, use extreme caution
and replace the guards immediately after
maintenance is complete.

18. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.

19. Provide for adequate space surrounding work
area and non-glare, overhead lighting.

20. Keep the floor around the machine clean and
free of scrap material, oil and grease.

21. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work
area. Keep children away.

22. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks,
master switches or by removing starter keys.

23. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and “horse­play” are careless acts that can result in serious
injury.

24. The dust collector is intended for indoor use. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use
outdoors or on wet surfaces.

25. Do not use this dust collector for anything
except wood dust. Materials such as liquids,
metal shavings, metal dust, screws, glass,
plastic or rock can cause sparks and/or damage
when coming into contact with any part of the
dust collector.

26. Do not use to pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.

27. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where
they may be present.

28. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run dust
collector over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.

29. Do not use this dust collector with a damaged
cord or plug. If the unit is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a
service center.

30. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord.

31. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in
place.

32. Do not handle plug or machine with wet hands.

Familiarize yourself with the following safety notices used in this manual:

33. Do not put any objects into the openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air
flow.

34. Keep hands and fingers away from inlet and
exhaust ports during operation.

35. Do not operate without hose connected to the
inlet. Place cap on unused inlet port. Hazardous
moving parts inside.

36. Use recommended accessories; improper
accessories may be hazardous.

37. Maintain tools with care. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.

38. Turn off machine and disconnect from power
before cleaning. Use a brush or compressed air
to remove chips or debris; do not use bare
hands.

39. Do not leave the machine when it is plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.

40. Do not stand on the machine. Serious injury
could occur if the machine tips over.

41. The dust collector is intended for household
(non-industrial) use.

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in minor injury and/or possible

machine damage.

This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious, or possibly even fatal,

injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

2.0 About this manual

This manual is provided by JET, covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model DC­500P Dust Collector. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating
procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. Your machine has been designed and constructed
to provide consistent, long-term operation if used in accordance with the instructions set forth in this document.

This manual is not intended to be a guide to dust removal strategies, installation of larger collection systems, or
the use of optional dust collecting accessories. Additional knowledge may be obtained from experienced users,
trade articles or website forums. Whatever accepted methods are used, always make personal safety a priority.

If there are questions or comments about this product, please contact your local supplier or JET. JET can also
be reached at our web site: www.jettools.com.

Retain this manual for future reference. If the machine transfers ownership, the manual should accompany it.
Register your product using the mail-in card provided, or register online:

http://www.jettools.com/us/en/service-and-support/product-registration/

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3.0 Table of contents

Section Page

1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 2

2.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 3

3.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 4

4.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 5

5.0 Setup and assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 6

5.1 Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................. 6

5.2 Shipping contents ....................................................................................................................................... 6

5.3 Tools required for assembly ....................................................................................................................... 6

5.4 Assembly .................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.5 Wall mounting ............................................................................................................................................. 8

6.0 Electrical connections .................................................................................................................................... 8

6.1 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 8

6.2 Voltage conversion ..................................................................................................................................... 9

6.3 Extension cords .......................................................................................................................................... 9

6.4 Grounding wire information ........................................................................................................................ 9

7.0 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

7.1 Switch key ................................................................................................................................................. 10

8.0 User-maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 10

8.1 Additional servicing .................................................................................................................................. 10

9.0 Troubleshooting DC-500P Dust Collector .................................................................................................... 11

10.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 12

10.1.1 DC-500P Portable Dust Collector – Exploded View ............................................................................ 12

10.1.2 DC-500P Portable Dust Collector – Parts List ..................................................................................... 13

11.0 Electrical Connections for DC-500P ........................................................................................................... 14

11.1 Electrical Connections for 3/4HP, 1PH, 115V only ................................................................................. 14

11.2 Electrical Connections for 3/4HP, 1PH, 230V only ................................................................................. 14

12.0 Warranty and service ................................................................................................................................. 15

The specifications in this manual were current at time of publication, but because of our policy of continuous
improvement, JET reserves the right to change specifications at any time and without prior notice, without incurring
obligations.

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4.0 Specifications

Table 1

Model number

DC-500P

Stock number 717500

Motor and electrical

Motor type totally enclosed fan cooled, induction, ca pac itor start
Horsepower 3/4HP (0.55 kW)
Phase 1 PH
Voltage 115/230 V
Cycle 60 Hz
Listed FLA (full load amps) 7.5/3.75 A
Starting amps 24/15 A
Running amps (no load) 6/3.1 A
Running capacitor

30μF 250VAC
On/off switch HY7 Toggle with removable safety key
Motor speed (no load) 3450 RPM
Power cord 16AWG x 3C, 6-1/2 ft.
Power plug included 5-15P
Recommended circuit size 1 15 A
Sound emission 2 78 dB

Capacities

Dust inlet outside diameter 3-15/16 in. (100 mm)
Hose diameter 4 in. (102 mm)
Maximum nominal air flow 500 CFM (14.6 m3/min)
Air veloci ty at 4 in. 6690 FPM (34 m/s)
Maximum static pressure loss (WC) 5.8 inH2O (147.3 mmH2O)

Impeller

Type radial fin
Diameter 9 in. (228.6 mm)
Fin thickness 14 ga. (2mm)
Material steel

Collection bag

Bag material cloth, 5 micron
Bag size (Dia. x L), when inflated 16 x 24 in.
Bag capacity 4.7 cu. ft. (0.13 CBM)

Main materials

Base sheet metal
Body/housing sheet metal
Dust funnel plastic
Dust hose PVC
Paint finish powder coat

Dimensions

Approx. overall dimensions, assembled (LxWxH) 24 x 16 x 46 in. (610 x 407 x 1169 mm)
Shipping carton dimensions (LxWxH) 19 x 16.5 x 22 in. (480 x 420 x 560 mm)

Weights

Net weight 48 lbs. (22 kg)

Shipping weight 59.5 lbs. (27 kg)

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Subject to local/national electrical codes. Recommendation based upon dedicated circuit.

2

The specified values are emission levels and are not necessarily to be seen as safe operating levels. As workplace

conditions vary, this information is intended to allow the user to make a better estimation of the hazards and risks
involved only.
L = length, W = width, H = height

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