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OAS Vortex DCS Owner’s Manual O.A.S. 2013
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Caution: Read Before Operating
Wood Dust is Highly Flammable!
Always locate dust bin in a safe area, preferably outdoors. Keep a 10’ distance from dust bin when
sander is in operation.
Static electricity can ignite a fire or injure personnel.
Wood dust can flare up if ignited.
Make sure system is plugged into a grounded circuit.
Never introduce sparks or flame into the system.
- Drive down nail heads to prevent sparks.
- Never sand ferrous materials.
This collector is designed for wood waste
ONLY.
Never use collector for materials other than wood products.
Store wood waste in a safe area outside.
Don’t leave jobsite without properly disposing of waste to a safe area. Smoldering dust can ignite later.
Clean debris off floor before sanding. Debris can clog system.
Clean both filter cartridges at regular intervals. Vacuum out the filter pleats from the inside of the filter
or blow off from the outside. See cleaning procedure on pg. 6.
Do not overfill Dust Bin. Check regularly.
Do not operate collector in flammable atmosphere. (i.e. - Finish fumes)
Caution: Fine dust is the most hazardous to breathe and very flammable.
Wood Dust Can Be Hazardous to Your Health!
The Federal government has declared that wood dust is a known human carcinogen. Different woods also have
different levels of irritation, some worse than others, especially with the increased use of exotic woods in flooring.
What you also may not know is that before 1978, lead was used in many varnishes. When you sand this varnish,
the dust concentrates the lead and makes the wood dust even more toxic. Asbestos exposure can occur when you
are dealing with old adhesives and vinyl tiles.
The best way to deal with this toxic cloud is to collect the wood dust at the source, for you and your customers
safety. Without proper dust collection, workers are exposed on every job and customers are exposed until all dust is
finally cleaned up. Not a good situation for either party.
Always follow all Federal,
State and Local
guidelines and codes.
Collect Dust at the Source!