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MKV TABLE SYSTEM RETRO KIT - 500 TO 510 555135
6530 Poe Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45414
845240 Rev A 03/05
©2005 Shopsmith, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Printed In U.S.A.
Troubleshooting Guide
Dust Collector problems usually have simple solutions. Under normal use, you should rarely
have to service your Dust Collector. Most problems can be corrected by maintenance or a
change of work habits.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause
Unit will not start.
Motor stops and starts er-
ratically
Dust blowing out around fil-
ter hood or bag
Loss of airflow
Filter hood or collection bag
blows off main housing when
Dust Collector is turned on.
Plug loose in outlet.
Defective switch.
Defective motor.
Tripped circuit breaker or blown
fuse.
Long extension cord, insufficient
wiring or on same circuit as
Shopsmith Mark V or other ma-
chinery.
Solution
Check plug and outlet.
Replace switch.
Replace motor.
Reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse.
Refer to “Electrical Require-
ments” in the Safety section.
Electrical short in cord.
Electrical short in switch.
Plug loose in outlet.
Loose retaining strap.
Filter hood clogged.
Plugged hoses, extension wands or
attachments.
Strap is tightened on top of rib on
main housing.
Replace power cord.
Replace switch.
Check plug and outlet.
Tighten retaining strap.
Dislodge dust buildup.
Unplug affected part(s).
For filter hood, tighten strap be-
tween ribs.
For collection bag, tighten strap
on flat area between rib & main
housing.
When you contact us, please tell us your Customer
Number and Date Code of your equipment. (Your cus-
tomer number appears on the invoice and mailing labels
of the literature we send to you. The date code is located
on the serial label sticker on your machine). To keep them
handy, please write in the alloted spaces below.
NOTE
If you have any questions about your Shopsmith
MARK V Lift Assist, please call our Customer
Service Department TOLL-FREE at 1-800-762-
7555, send us an e-mail at
techsupport@shopsmith.com, visit our webside
at www.shopsmith.com, or write to us at:
Shopsmith, Inc., Attn: Customer Service Tech-
nical Dept., 6530 Poe Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
45414.
Customer No.
Date Code: