Jet DC-500 Owner's manual

The JET DC-500 Dust Collector brings
the power you need in a durable and
compact package.
JET DC-500 Dust Collector
Effective dust collection is important in the confined
environment of small to mid-sized woodworking shops.
Benchtop and mid-sized floor model woodworking
machines require effective dust and chip evacuation to
maintain their effectiveness. The JET DC-500 Dust
Collector, though compact in physical size has been
designed to keep your machines clear and your shop
cleaner. Even the initial assembly is simple and
completely tool free!
Power and Flow
Despite its space-saving 58-3/4”
(H) X 17-1/4” (W) X 28-1/2” (D)
size, the JET DC-500 Dust
Collector develops 500 CFM
(cubic feet per minute) of airflow
to keep even the big chip-makers
in your shop working freely. The
1/2HP, 115V (only) TEFC (totally
enclosed fan cooled) motor drives
the 9-1/2”-diameter impeller
within the specially designed
housing that maximizes the effectiveness of the air flow. The contours within the housing
create the cyclonic flow pattern that sends the chips and dust down to the catch bag and
the air up and out through the filter bag.
The DC-500 housing (left) has been carefully designed and
manufactured to maximize the airflow for peak efficiency. The
motor switch (right) is mounted up top where it is easily accessible.
The JET DC-500 Dust Collector is turned on and off with a simple flip switch mounted
on the motor where it is easy to reach. The switch
has a safety key that can be removed to disable the
JET DC-500 Dust Collector when you are not going
to be present.
In the Bags
The JET DC-500 Dust Collector comes with a
fabric catch bag with a 1.9 cubic foot capacity. The
catch bag has a clear “window” that lets you see
when it is time to empty it. The upper filter bag
retains particles down to 30 microns in diameter.
Both bags are retained in the main housing by
Both the upper filter and lower catch bags are
retained with a sewn-in, spring steel ring that
makes their removal or installation quick and
tool free.

spring steel rings that are sewn into their openings. These rings snap into specially shaped
flanges in the main housing where they remain secure and leak-free. The snap ring
retention means that the bags can be quickly removed or installed for emptying. The filter
and catch bags can be cleaned repeatedly to maintain their performance.
On the Move
Being able to move your equipment around the shop can
be important. The JET DC-500 Dust Collector has a rigid,
integral wheeled cart that makes taking this 65-lb
machine where needed easy. We also include a 4”-
diameter flex hose for connecting the JET DC-500 Dust
Collector so you can begin working right out of the box!
The DC-500 features a built-in
stand/cart that makes it easy to move
it from job to job. Note the window in
the catch bag that lets you know
when it needs to be emptied.
The JET DC-500 Dust Collector will help keep your
woodworking machines performing at their best while
keeping the shop cleaner. Controlling dust in small shops
is just as important as it is in larger ones. Team the JET
DC-500 Dust Collector with our JET AFS-400 Air
Filtration Unit and your shop environment will be a
healthier and more enjoyable place to work.