Craftsman 17540 - 9.5 Amp 1-3/4 HP Plunge Base Router Operator's Manual page 8

SAFETY RULES FOR ROUTERS conL
13MAKE SURE the cutter bitIsnot I n
oontsct with the workplace before the switch
Is turned on.The bit must ALWAYS be running st fuU speed before contacting
the workplace,
14_ KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF CUTTER BIT when motor Is running to prevent
personal InIury,
15 PROVIDE CLEARANCE under workplece for router cutter bit when through-cuttieg_
16., KEEP CUTTING PRESSURE CONSTANT_Do not ovsrIoed the motor.
17, USE ONLY sharp cutter bits that are not chipped or ¢rsckad_Blunt cutter bits
will cause stalling and bum the workplace,
18, NEVER use this muter motor with e cutter bit larger than 3_/Plnch In diameter.
19, ALWAYS USE cutter bits that are designed for this router. Never use cutter bits
which are larger In diameter than the opening In the router sub-base, Cutterbits
that have cutter diameters largerthan the opening couldcause poselb_a_oee o! central
or create olher hazardous conditionthat couldcause eedoue personal Injury
20, The eubbese on this plunge bass muter has an opening of 1_h-lneho To use cutter
bits w_tha larger diameter, [natslland usa s eubbasewith a larger diameter opening
(sold separately) at Sears stores or otherCraltsman outlets
21. DO NOT use large router cutter bits for freehand routing. Use of large cutter btte
when freehand routingcouldcause lossof control or create hazardous conditionsthat
could reeufl In serious personal injury
22,, BE SURE CUTTER BIT Is centered In template guide (sold eeperatsly) prior to
tamplsta guide applications to avoid personal Injury or damage to finished work.
23, DO NOT REMOVE more than l/e,tnch In a single pass. Excaesh, e depth of cut can
recult In toss of control that couldresuit In personatInjury,
24, Aftercompletinge cut,turn motor OFF and let it coma toa completestop
BEFORE REMOVING muter from workplace,
25. Let the motor come to a COMPLETE STOP before putting the muter dowm Cutter
bits coast uttsr power Is turned off,
26. DISCONNECTTHETOOL FROM POWER SOURCE before msldng any sdtL_stments
or changingcutter bits,
27_ If you are changing a bit Immediately after usa, BE CAREFUL NOTTO1OUCH
the cotter/nut or cutter bit with your bends or fingers.The heat buildup from
cutting could cause severe burua_ALWAYS use the wrench provided.
28, AVOID "CLIMB CUTTING". See "OPERATION" (pages 0Oand 00) eecUon
In this manual "el}rob-cutting" increasesthechance for lossel controlresultingin
possibleserious injury'