Operation, Dust hazards and safety – RIKON Power Tools 60-200 User Manual

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On/Off Locking Switch

Caution: Make sure that the On/Off locking switch is

in the

“Off” position before plugging the dust collector

into a power source.

The On/Off Locking Switch has a center key that

can be used to prevent unauthorized use of the dust

collector. The switch needs to have the center key

inserted before the machine can be used. (Fig. 11)

Operation

Fig. 11

Dust Hazards and Safety

Grounding the Duct Work

Dust particles moving through flexible or rigid plastic duct work can cause static electricity build-up. The duct

work must be properly grounded to ensure that static discharge does not ignite fine dust particles causing an

explosion or fire.

To properly ground plastic duct work simply run a small gauge bare copper wire through the ducting and have it

emerge from the hose at the dust collector and at each dust producing machine. The bare copper wire should

be bonded to the metal shell of each machine by means of a metal screw. The screw must be threaded into the

metal shell to ensure a good connection.

The grounding of metal duct work is similar, the only difference is that there is no need to run the bare

copper wire inside the ducting. It can be wrapped along the out side of the ducting and should be bonded to

each machine as described above.

Emptying and Cleaning the Dust Collector

Caution: Make sure that the dust collector is unplugged before cleaning or servicing.

Always wear a dust mask or respirator while emptying the collector bags or cleaning the dust collector. Please

refer to the California Propostion 65 warning on page 3 of this manual regarding hazards from exposure to

wood dust.

For more detailed information visit www.rikontools.com or www.oehha.ca.gov.

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