Dust collector

Disclosed is a dust collector that includes a filter frame, a cartridge filter, and an end cap and a cover that are connected to the cartridge filter. The filter frame is provided with a center column. The cover is operative to rotate around the center column along and against a rotating direction. The cover is limited to rotate between a first angular position and a second angular position relative to the end cap. The end cap is provided with a plurality of clamping members. When the cover is located at the first angular position, the plurality of clamping members clamp the center column; when the cover is located at the second angular position, the plurality of clamping members do not clamp the center column. Rotating from the second to the first angular position, the cover pushes the plurality of clamping members towards the center column to clamp the center column.