Patent ID: 7197826

Claim:
A suction connection arrangement for a compass saw ( 2 ) having a suction cross-section ( 18 ) for aspirating a removable material from an operational region ( 10 ) of the compass saw ( 2 ), the suction connection arrangement comprising suction connection means ( 26 ) for connecting suction flow producing means with the compass saw; suction channel means ( 24 ) for connecting the suction cross-section ( 18 ) with the suction connection means ( 26 ) and completely separable from the compass saw ( 2 ); and connection means ( 30 ) for releasably connecting the suction connection means ( 26 ) with a saw housing ( 4 ), wherein both the suction channel means ( 24 ) and the suction connection means ( 26 ) are provided on an adapter union ( 22 ), forming a one-piece part therewith, and wherein the adapter union ( 22 ) has a clamping ridge ( 32 ) projecting therefrom and engaging from beneath, upon insertion of the adapter union ( 22 ) in the saw housing ( 4 ) in an operational direction (A), an inclination section ( 34 ) provided in the saw housing ( 4 ).