Testing Results

*A 1-1/4” SDS Max drill bit reflects the dust generating application used in this test, the table below suggest other bit
sizes based on volume of dust would also be compliant when using the Milwaukee M18™ FUEL™ 3-in-1 Backpack
Vacuum
Details on how to properly implement as a part of a complete exposure plan are outlined below*:
Maximum Numbers of Holes per Day**
1”
1-1/4”
1-1/2”
1-3/4”
2”
2-1/2”
1”
875
560
389
286
219
140
1.5”
583
373
259
190
146
93
2”
438
280
194
143
109
70
2.5”
350
224
156
114
88
56
3”
292
187
130
95
73
47
3.5”
250
160
111
82
63
40
4”
219
140
97
71
55
35
5”
175
112
78
57
44
28
6”
146
93
65
48
36
23
* These calculations are offered for reference and are calculated values based on previously recorded test data and
represent a full work day of the tested application
** The user must drill the same number or fewer holes than those listed above for the given application in order to be
considered compliant with the objective data clause of 29 CFR 1926.1153 OSHA regulation on crystalline silica dust.
It is the responsibility of the user to operate the tool in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. For the latest listings
of approvals, visit milwaukeetool.com. For technical or service assistance, contact Milwaukee Customer Service at 1-800-
729-3878.
Hole Diameter
Hole Depth