# Dust/chip extraction

Dust from materials can be harmful to 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 are classified as carcinogenic.

- Use a dust extraction system that is suitable for the material wherever possible.
- Provide good ventilation at the workplace.
- Always wear a P2 filter class breathing mask.

## Connecting the dust extraction system (see figure E)

Select one of the two connection options depending on the dust extractor used:

- Attach the dust extraction hose (21) to the extraction outlet (5) on the handle section (6) and lock into place. Connect the dust extraction hose (21) to an extractor.
- Attach the adapter (22) to the extraction outlet (5) and lock into place. Insert the nozzle (23) of the dust extractor into the adapter (22).

The dust extractor must be suitable for the material being worked.

When extracting dry dust that is especially detrimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special dust extractor.

For large surfaces, use the GAS 35 L/M AFC or GAS 55 M AFC dust extractor since these models guarantee the continuous suction power required.

When working on vertical surfaces, hold the power tool with the dust extraction hose facing downwards.

## Installing/Removing the Hose/Cable Clip (see figure F)

Place the hose/cable clip (24) over the extraction hose (21). Insert the power cable into the cable groove of the hose/cable clip.

To remove the hose/cable clip (24), pull it off the extraction hose (21) and remove the power cable from the hose/cable clip.