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Additional Health & Safety for High
Filtration Dust Extractors
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Tel: 01246 571 020 Fax: 01246 571 030
Email: [email protected]
4. Whilst using the dust extractor:
• Do not completely cover the end of the extraction hose as the machine may be pulled in
the direction of the hose.
• Do not attempt to remove the lid assembly from the drum body.
• Do not attempt to use the dust extractor without the extraction hose fitted to the inlet on
the drum body.
• This product is for dry use only and should not be used or stored outdoors or in wet
conditions.
• All Record Power dust extractors are designed solely for use with wood dust and chippings.
Do not use the machine to remove vapours, fumes, gases or other materials such as
plaster dust, as there is a risk of combustion. Doing so will invalidate the warranty and
may result in damage to the machine or serious injury to the user.
• Do not use the machine to pick up hazardous dust.
• If the hose becomes blocked, switch the machine ‘OFF’ immediately to prevent any
damage to the machine and disconnect from the power supply before removing the
blockage. Never attempt to place your hand inside the hose or inlet of the dust extractor
whilst it is running.
• Do not pick up liquids and scrap metal (such as nails and filings) or any combustible
substance.
• Ensure that the machine is used in a well ventilated area.
5. Avoiding fires:
• Wood dust is combustible and when suspended in the air, it may form a cloud which can
explode if the air concentration is higher than 40g/m³.
• Sparks can smolder in dust for a long time before fire or flame is detected. If metal
contacts metal during operation, immediately switch the machine ‘OFF’, disconnect the
power cable from the mains supply and wait for the motor to come to a complete stop.
Empty the dust into an approved air tight metal container in case of spark. Remedy the
metal to metal contact problem before resuming operation.
• Do not operate the dust extractor in environments containing explosive risks, such as pilot
lights, open flames, vapours, gases or high levels of airborne dust.
6. Maintenance:
• Always switch the machine ‘OFF’, disconnect from the power supply and wait until the
motor has completely stopped before carrying out any routine maintenance such as
emptying waste or replacing filters.
• When replacing the filters, keep your hands away from the fan blade within the motor.
• A paper filter must always be fitted to the cartridge filter as this filters particles as small as
0.5 microns and provides protection from fine dust which is most hazardous to health.