Chapter 5 Feature reference
5-1 Attaching the Vacuum Adapter for Chip Cleaning
WARNING
Exercise caution to prevent re or dust explosion.
Taking up ne cuttings using an ordinary vacuum cleaner may cause danger of re
or explosion. Check with the manufacturer of the vacuum cleaner. When the safety of
use cannot be determined, never use the vacuum adapter and a vacuum cleaner.
WARNING
Make the connection while exercising care not to touch the tip of the cutter.
Contact with the blade may cause injury.
WARNING
Never touch the spindle unit immediately after cutting.
Doing so may cause burns.
Before Using the Vacuum Adapter, Be Sure to Verify the Following Points
Use a vacuum cleaner that allows adjustment of the suction force and is equipped with an overload
protector.
To prevent re or explosion, carefully check the specications of your vacuum cleaner before use, including
contacting the manufacturer if necessary.
Be sure to use the nose unit.
The vacuum adapter cannot be attached unless the nose unit is installed.
P. 56, “Cutter Installation Method 1 ”
Install so as to leave at least 30 centimeters (11.9 in.) of free space at the back of the machine.
Malfunction may occur if the hose cannot move freely.
Be sure to use a vacuum-cleaner hose having a diameter that allows connection with the vacuum
adapter.
The diameter of the vacuum adapter is 32 millimeter (1.3 in.).