# 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.

## Self-generated dust extraction with dust box (see figures E1–E4)

Place the dust box (1) onto the extraction outlet (15) until it clicks into place.

To empty the dust box (1), pull the dust box downwards.

Before opening the dust box (1), knock the dust box against a firm surface as shown in the figure to loosen the dust from the filter element.

Take hold of the dust box (1) by the recessed grip, fold the filter element (16) upwards out of the way and empty the dust box. Use a soft brush to clean the flaps of the filter element (16).

## External dust extraction

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.