In a separate post, I noted my SF 1.5HP stopped working suddenly. It is within the warranty period and they do plan honor the warranty (2 years). Anyway, I was naturally very honest about my use of unit and the materials that I turn. The technician replied that according the owner's manual, the SF is not for collecting anything but wood shavings/dust. He said that plastics etc. have a tendency to melt and bond to the internal mechanisms/parts causing switches to freeze and parts to fuse together.
I am just repeating what he told me, and again, they are going to honor their warranty. I am writing this to all in the event that you own a SF or a better collector which may have the same warnings in their owner's manual (which can potential void a warranty). I am sure that many have used the DCs to trap materials that we are embarrassed to mention for decades. I am just letting you know what I was told.
I am going to consult the OM's of the Jets, PMs, and up, and see what they say. I turn 85% non wood, and want to have the right unit.
I hope house helps somebody.
Happy turning and peace.
BTW, the technician advised me to jump the switch. At least it his advice should be on record somewhere.
I am just repeating what he told me, and again, they are going to honor their warranty. I am writing this to all in the event that you own a SF or a better collector which may have the same warnings in their owner's manual (which can potential void a warranty). I am sure that many have used the DCs to trap materials that we are embarrassed to mention for decades. I am just letting you know what I was told.
I am going to consult the OM's of the Jets, PMs, and up, and see what they say. I turn 85% non wood, and want to have the right unit.
I hope house helps somebody.
Happy turning and peace.
BTW, the technician advised me to jump the switch. At least it his advice should be on record somewhere.