This DC100E with a powerful 3/4HP motor, can be used for the general cleanup of light commercial properties, and/or vacuuming hard surfaces or carpets. But is designed to collect, capture and control dust generated by hand held power tools, surface preparation equipment and manufacturing machinery. With its heavy steel mobile base and frame with PVC wheels and hose, just turn it on and go to work. Dust collectors are engineered to effectively remove airborne particles produced by a machine or tool such as woodworking machinery. Dust collectors are ideal for minimizing saw dust and other foreign materials typically generated from bench top and stationary saws.