Dust collector popping breaker

[MARK3980]

I bought a Jet dust collector that is supposed to work fine on a 20 A circuit, but half the time it pops the breaker on the initial startup. I called Jet and they suggested I swap out a 25A breaker for the 20A I have in place. I read on another thread here that you're not supposed to do that(that thread was closed for comments). Some information regarding - the circuit is 12GA, there are outlets on the line, but nothing is plugged into them. The machine is close to the panel, maybe ten feet away. This particular model isn't made to easily convert to 220V. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. Mark

 

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