This circular saw was built specifically for cutting fiber cement 5 16 siding.
Cut dust adhering to cement siding.
These are specialized to reduce the dust caused from cutting these planks.
The dust from fiber cement siding can cause serious health problems if you re not careful.
You have to make the cuts very slowly.
Circular saw with dust collector.
To keep dust to a minimum use a circular saw that s equipped with either a dust collection bag or electric fan that blows dust into a bucket.
Again be sure to wear dust masks and proper eye protection.
Cutting the dust from fiber cement specialized tools make for cleaner air and a healthier crew.
When cutting fiber cement siding with circular saw use a blade that has only four or six teeth.
For a slow but virtually dustless way to cut siding use power shears.
I really like the makita 5057kb 7 1 4 inch circular saw with dust collector.
Use a specialized blade used with the saw such as mikita hardiblade or dewalts filber cement blade.
Use your eyeware and ear protection.
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