Dust/Chip Extraction
The dust from materials such as lead paint, some types of wood, minerals and metal can be harmful to human health. Touching or breathing in this dust can trigger allergic reactions and/or cause respiratory illnesses in the user or in people in the near vicinity.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are classified as carcinogenic, especially in conjunction with wood treatment additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials containing asbestos may only be machined by specialists.
- Use a dust extraction system that is suitable for the material wherever possible.
- Provide good ventilation at the workplace.
- It is advisable to wear a P2 filter class breathing mask.
The regulations on the material being machined that apply in the country of use must be observed.
- Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can easily ignite.
Clean the extraction outlet (22) if necessary. To do this, open the base plate (34) see Inserting/Replacing the Side Milling Cutter (see figures A−B) and pull out the extraction outlet.
External Dust Extraction (see accessories page)
Insert the connector of an extraction hose (accessory) onto the extraction outlet (22), turning slightly. Connect the extraction hose to a vacuum cleaner.
The dust extractor must be suitable for the material being worked.
When extracting dry dust or dust that is especially detrimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special dust extractor.
Self-generated dust extraction with dust bag (see accessories page)
For smaller routing jobs, you can use the dust bag (23).
Insert the connector of the dust bag (23) onto the extraction outlet (22), turning slightly.
Empty the dust bag (23) at regular intervals to maintain optimum dust collection.
Do this by pulling off the dust bag (23), opening the zip and emptying the contents.