SawStop CNS175-AU - Manual (Page 36)

34 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw
Preparing Your Saw for Use
WARNING! Some types of dust created by sawing, power sanding, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contain
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive toxicity or harm. Some examples of these chemicals are lead
from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber. In addition, wood dust has been listed as a known human carcinogen by the U.S. government. The risk from exposure to
these chemicals and to dust varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well ventilated
area and work with approved safety equipment including dust masks or respirators designed to filter out such dust and chemicals.
Dust Collection
Your SawStop ® saw includes a dust shroud around the blade to provide better dust collection than ordinary
contractor saws (see Fig. 25). Connect a suitable dust collection system to the dust port on the bottom of the
dust shroud and always use the dust collection system when making a cut.
SawStop recommends the use of a dust collection system that provides at least 350 CFM of flow at the dust
port. Attach a 4 inch diameter flexible hose between the inlet port on your dust collector and the port on the
dust shroud (see Fig. 37). Use hose clamps to secure the hose to the port on the dust shroud. If you power
your dust collector and SawStop ® saw from the same electrical circuit, ensure the circuit and breaker have
sufficient capacity for both machines.
For more information on dust control and installing a dust collection system, see Woodshop Dust Control, by
Sandor Nagyszalanczy, Taunton Press, 2002.
Preparing Your Saw for Use
Fig. 37
4” port on the dust
shroud
WARNING! Do not remove the dust shroud because the blade will be exposed. If you contact the
blade under the table, the blade may retract toward you and cause a severe injury.