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.
Connecting the Dust Extraction System (see figure B)
Insert the dust extraction adapter (17) into the router plunge base (2). Push the part of the adapter (17) that is opposite the screw (18) into the router plunge base (2). Fix the adapter in place using the screw (18).
Put an extraction hose (26) (dia. 35 mm) (accessory) on the installed dust extraction adapter (25). Connect the dust extraction hose (26) to a dust extractor (accessory).
The dust extractor must be suitable for the material being worked.
When extracting dust that is dry, especially detrimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special dust extractor.