I recently got a General International 10110M1 DC on a Cyber Monday sale. It's rated a 2hp and 1550 CFM. The problem is that when I joint say a 2x8 the shavings plug up the DC inlet as seen in the attached picture. Anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this. I was thinking of cutting off the metal grid/guards in the inlet but that may let a bigger piece damage the fan. I should also say that I'm using a 4" flex hose attached to the jointer.
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