Testing Results

* These calculations are offered for reference and are calculated values based on previously recorded test data.
** 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.
*** The dust box needs to be emptied out at or before the numbers specified above in order to be considered
compliant with the objective data clause of 29 CFR 1926.1153 OSHA regulation on crystalline silica dust.
 Details on how to properly implement the 2715-DE or 2712-DE as a part of a complete exposure
plan are outlined below*:
Maximum Number of Holes per Day**
Hole Diameter
3/16"
1/4"
3/8"
1/2"
5/8"
Hole Depth
1"
10,800
6,075
2,700
1,519
972
1-1/2"
7,200
4,050
1,800
1,013
648
2"
5,400
3,038
1,350
759
486
2-1/2"
4,320
2,430
1,080
608
389
3"
3,600
2,025
900
506
324
3-1/2"
3,086
1,736
771
434
278
4"
2,700
1,519
675
380
243
Frequency of Need to Empty Dust Box***
Hole Diameter
3/16"
1/4"
3/8"
1/2"
5/8"
Hole Depth
1"
222
125
56
31
20
1-1/2"
148
83
37
21
13
2"
111
63
28
16
10
2-1/2"
89
50
22
13
8
3"
74
42
19
10
7
3-1/2"
63
36
16
9
6
4"
56
31
14
8
5
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.