Dust Collection

The Model G0451 is equipped with two dust ports that should be properly connected to a dust col- lection system before operation.

Components and Hardware Needed:	Qty
Blade Guard/Dust Hood	1
Flat Washer 8mm	1
Button Head Screw M8-1.25 x 40	1
Dust Collection System	1
5" Dust Hose (length as needed)	1
5" Hose Clamp	2
2½" Dust Hose (length as needed)	1
2½" Hose Clamp	2
Tools Needed:
Hex Wrench 6mm	1
Phillips Head Screwdriver	1

To connect the dust ports to a dust collection system:

1.Secure a 5" dust hose to the dust port locat- ed under the saw table (Figure 51).

Figure 51. 5" dust port location.

2.Run the 5" hose to your dust collection sys- tem.

3.Slide the blade guard/dust hood over the riv- ing knife and attach it with an M8-1.25 x 40 button head cap screw and a flat washer as shown in Figure 52.

Figure 52. 2" dust port location.

4.Secure a 2½" dust hose to the dust port on the top of the blade guard as shown in Figure 52.

5.Run the 2½" hose over the hose support (Figure 53) and connect it to the dust collec- tion system.

Figure 53. Dust hose support in use.

6.Run a ground wire through the dust hose and attach the wire to the machine to pro- tect against static electricity.

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G0451 specifications

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