Grizzly T1188 Owner's Manual page 5

Additional Safety Instructions for Trim Routers
READ ENTIRE MANUAL. This manual
contains proper operating instructions for
this tool.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Wear safety
glasses, respirator, and hearing protec-
tion when operating trim router.
POWER SOURCE. Unplug the trim rout-
er and make sure the switch is OFF
before inserting or removing bit, making
adjustments, or performing maintenance
or service. DO NOT make adjustments
while the trim router is running.
ROUTER BITS. Inspect router bits
before use. DO NOT use router bits that
have been dropped, cracked, or dam-
aged. The router bit may shatter, causing
serious injury.
INSTALLING BIT. Insert the bit all the
way into the collet and tighten firmly. If
the bit is not inserted far enough, the
bit may slip or come out, causing injury.
DO NOT use bits with a diameter larger
than 1 ⁄ ".
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COLLET WRENCHES. Make sure the
collet wrenches are removed from the
trim router before turning it ON.
WORKPIECE. Check the workpiece for
nails or other foreign objects which may
cause the trim router to kickback or
damage the bit, possibly causing injury
to the operator.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different.
Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions.
Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.
Model T1188 Edgebanding Trim Router
HOLDING THE WORKPIECE. Secure
the workpiece with clamps or attach it
to an immovable object. DO NOT hold
the workpiece in your hand or across
your legs.
HOLDING THE ROUTER. Hold the trim
router with both hands to control torque
twist and kickback. Keep hands away
from the spinning bit. Make sure the bit
has come to a complete stop before set-
ting the trim router down.
ROUTING. Always route with the base
flat upon the workpiece. DO NOT start
the trim router with the bit in contact with
the workpiece.
FEED DIRECTION. Always feed the trim
router against the cutter rotation. DO
NOT start routing at a corner. Starting
at a corner may cause the tool to grab,
damaging the workpiece, and possibly
causing personal injury.
REMOVING THE BIT. The bit is sharp
and will be hot after use. Use gloves
when removing.
WORK AREA. DO NOT use the trim
router in an area that may contain hidden
live wires. Disconnect all power leading
to the work area.
TOOL SERVICE. If the trim router is
damaged, or not working correctly, repair
it before use.
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