how do you fix dust collection on model 557 from getting clogged ?
1116759
I personally have never had to deal with clogging on the collection system but I understand some people have that issue, based on the type of material they use such as real wood or plywood. I use mostly substrates like underlayment and material that winds up more as dust then fibrous sawdust. I have read that other people have come up with alternative collection systems that involve a larger diameter shoot and you can find that advise online. I do agree the dust collection attachment could be a larger diameter. If it was, then that's one of the few things on this tool that could be an improvement. Happy researching.
2114081
We own a DC07 for almost 4 years now. I clean the filter as instructed in the manual. However, this time I noticed some clogging in holes of the shroud instead the canister. Just a few simple and careful twists the shroud came off. I rinsed and all the holes are clean. Thinking of these holes being clogged and noticing some other fine dust inside the tubing, I wondered about the fine dust elsewhere. I used a T15 star bit and unscrewed the 3 screws on the top. 2 of the cyclones were clogged at the top. I said hhhmmmmm. I then went online to Dysons site and it is not recommended to rinse anything other than the canister and filter. Whatever, I rinsed the entire cyclone canister with luke warm water as there are no electrical parts in this area of the Dyson. A little water is heard in the cyclone area, so air drying is the only option. It is easy to disassemble and to reassemble. No need to take to a repair vac, they will tell you they do not like Dysons . They want you to trade them in though...and then I see they sell them as reconditioned...total scam. After the drying time of 24-48 hours, it performs just as it did when it was new. Total time of disassembling and cleaning the entire cyclone area, canister, filter and brush is under 30 minutes. Let dry and reassembly is under 15 minutes.
723885
After dusting, I simply use the vacuum cleaner to "refresh" the duster. Careful to hold it tight or it'll get sucked into the vac
1351332
I have very little dust in mine. Any dust that can get in will fall out naturally over the course of time.
446405
Not yet....I needs to call Dyson for the THIRD time! They have told me to soak the filter for an hour (that maybe it hadn't really got clean), and to ensure the filter door is in place properly. I am still having issues! It seems to happen after the motor has warmed up, then it is every few seconds. Will let you know if I find out anything that actually works!
829292
Use a vacuum. The air leaks out making them pretty worthless, though they do keep dust off.
495767
One time I looked at my sweeper bag and the dirt was all in the bottom. So I loosened it up. Also when I use attachments and the hose is not connected to the sweeper, dust comes out. So I just put a rag in it and it seemed to take care of that.
1116794
I would first try cleaning the air filter on the back, followed by running the machine on full speed for about an hour. If this does not stop it, contact Hoover or Amazon customer support.
1499832
I am guessing something is missing. I have had two of these vacuums and never had this problem. You may want to return it and let them know it is defective. Hope this helps.
735187
The Miele S7260 has the same problem. Mine clogged very quickly on the rotating brush. Between this problem and the low suction, I was so disappointed in this model that I gave mine away to the Salvation Army.
1902796
I had this problem several times. When mounted under a router table the sawdust will tend to accumulate in the threaded adjusting mechanism. I had to remove the router and vacuum out and then blow dust out of the mechanism. I finally got tired of this, bought a lifting mechanism (and mounting plate) into which only the motor is installed (and then mounted under the table), and this solved the problem forever.
494961
Not much help, I installed with some unconventional items fronm the local hardware store. My advice would to get in contact with a place that handles central vacs.
834196
It could be that the temperature in the room has been reached. Also, I believe the manual says that this could happen and that there is a mechanism at the pilot that traps dust, etc. That needs to stay clean. . My suggestion - call the technical assistance line and they were VERY VERY helpful in resolving an issue that I had!
70359
The default dust collection could be more accurately called a 'dust sampler'. Pretty useless. On my saw, I removed the useless tiny plastic scoop thing and fabricated my own custom scoop out of thin cardboard and masking-tape. It actually looks rather like the scoop on the Festool Kapex, and works quite well, considering. Then i hook up my shopvac to the saw.
2225824
I checked this problem out prior to purchasing this camera. Found this YouTube video on cleaning the dust off the sensor.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_sP4yLf6lAPretty common problem, easy solution.
1430771
There are a couple of screws that hold the dust port on one end and a flat plastic plate on the other. Just remove the screws and swap out the port with the plate and screw everything back in place. Should be no problem Cheers, Dean
1410733
I remove the filter media and either blow the dust off using compressed air. Or, you can use a small, soft bristle, brush to,lightly, scrub the dust off. Perhaps a small, hand held, vacuum will suck the dust off. I haven't tried to wash it or rinse it off...that may work as well. Personally, I blow my debris off using compressed air at low pressure.