This video provides a how-to guide for assembling the Shop Fox W1867, W1868, & W1869 Portable Cyclone Dust Collectors. The guide covers three different models, but their assembly is virtually identical.

We've also included the step-by-step instructions below so you can follow along.

Important Safety Precautions:

1. Wear your safety glasses.
2. Wear hearing protection.
3. Use any other personal protective equipment that you may need during assembly and operation.

Step-by-Step Assembly Instructions:

1. Install swivel casters to the base of the cyclone dust collector.
2. Lock all casters to secure the base for the next steps.
3. (W1869 Specific): Mount the switch on the right leg of the base.
4. Locate the left lock handle guide.
5. Confirm the proper orientation of the lock handle guides.
6. With help from an assistant, install the intake barrel onto the base.
7. Install the cyclone funnel onto the intake barrel and then the drum bag.
8. Remove the locking nuts from the spring bracket.
9. Install the drum lock handle and replace the locking nuts.
10. Install the collection drum lid.
11. Install the ground wire.
12. Install the flexible hose, connecting the cyclone funnel to the collection drum.
13. Install swivel casters to the collection drum.
14. Place the vacuum ring on the inside of the collection drum.
15. Install the latches to the collection drum.
16. Install the handle on the collection drum.
17. Install the vacuum hose from the funnel to the drum.
18. Attach the canister filter using flange bolts.
19. Install the filter paddle spindle.
20. Install the filter cleaning handle and filter bag.
21. Install the switch (if not already installed on the W1869).
22. Connect the switch to the matching plug from the motor (W1869 specific).
23. Install the inlet adapter on the inlet.
24. Perform a test run of the dust collector (machines should be connected or the inlet ports should be blocked off).

You are all set! If you encounter any difficulty in setting up your cyclone dust collector, assistance is available at Woodstock International Tech Support. Thank you and enjoy your Shop Fox machine.

We trust you will find this video to be beneficial. Please feel free to reach out to us HERE if you have any questions on how to assemble a cyclone dust collector.