The woodshop has a Felder RL350 Dust Collector to help keep the shop clean and minimize dust. It is important to open the dust collection blast gate to the machine/tool prior to using it and to close it after you are done (this improves the dust collection to the other machines).
If the Felder does not start, make sure that the local disconnect is enabled and the three-position rotary switch [located left of the local disconnect above the green button] is turned to the clockwise position [toward the wall]. If the rotary switch is turned counterclockwise [toward the room], the Felder will be in a cleaning mode and occasionally blow air backward to try to purge/clean the filters.
The biggest problem with the dust collector is it is not being emptied enough. Please check the dust collection cart if you are not sure when the last time it was emptied. Always stop and empty the machine if the yellow warning light is illuminated. If the unit gets too full, the sawdust will back up and start clogging the filters – greatly affecting the collection’s performance.
Steps:
** Getting the cart back into place is the biggest pain of the sequence. If you look in the hole where the cart goes, you can see the two rails the bar rides along - make sure they are not covered in sawdust. Sometimes “resetting” the cart (lowering and raising the bar) a couple of times is necessary to get a decent seal between the cart and the machine.
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Manufacturer's Website: https://www.felder-group.com/en-gb/products/dust-extractors-extraction-units-c1963/clean-air-dust-extractor-high-performance-line-p144347