Safety Instructions; Work Area Safety; Personal Safety - Craftsman 320.17541 Operator's Manual

9.5 amp 1 3/4 peak hp fixed base router
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Z_ WARNING:
BE SURE to read and understand all instructions
in this
manual before using this router. Failure to follow all instructions
may result
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered workbenches
and dark areas
invite accidents°
2o DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence
of flammable
liquids,
gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
3. Keep bystanders,
children and visitors away while operating
a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
4. Make your workshop childproof with padlocks and master switches. Lock tools
away when not in use.
5, MAKE SURE the work area has ample lighting
so you can see the work and that
there are no obstructions that will interfere with safe operation BEFORE using
your router.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1: KNOW your power tool.
Read this operator's
manual
carefully.
Learn the router's
applications
and limitations, as well as the specific
potential
hazards
related
to this
tool
2. STAY ALERT,
watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating
a power tool.
3. DO NOT use tool while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol
or medication.
A moment
of inattention
while operating
power tools may result in serious
personal
injury..
4.
DRESS
properly,
DO NOT wear loose clothing
or jewelry.
Pull back long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing,
and gloves
away from moving
parts. Loose
clothing,
or long hair
can be caught
in moving
parts. Air vents often cover moving
parts and should
also
be avoided.
.
AVOID
accidental
starting,,
Be sure switch
is in "OFF"
position
before plugging
in.
DO NOT carry tools with your finger on the switch.
Carrying
tools with your finger
on the switch or plugging
in tools that have the switch
in the "ON" position
invites
accidents.
6o REMOVE
adjusting
keys or blade wrenches
before
turning
the tool "ON",
A wrench
that is left attached
to a rotating
part of the tool may result in personal
injury.
7. Do not overreach.
Keep proper
footing
and balance
at all times.
Proper footing
and balance
enables
better control
of the toot in unexpected
situations.
8. ALWAYS
SECURE
YOUR WORK.
Use clamps
or a vise to hold workpiece
securely,,
It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands
to operate
tool.
9. USE SAFETY
EQUIPMENT.
Always
wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non*skid
safety
shoes,
hard hat, or hearing
protection
must be used for appropriate
conditions.
10r DO NOT USE ON A LADDER
or unstable
support.
Stable footing
on a solid surface
enables
better control
of the tool in unexpected
situations,

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