General Safety Instructions - Craftsman 720.25251 Owner's Manual

generaU safety instructions for router crafter
WRARNING:FAILURE TO HEED ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS REGARDING USE OF THIS
ODUCT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY_
1. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear Safety goggles (must comply with ANS Z87.t) at all times Also, use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty, and ear protectors (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation
2. DON'T FORCE TOOL
The Router' Crafter was designed for smooth operation, therefore, parts should never be forced to operate.
3. KEEP HAND CLEAR OF BITS AND WORKING AREA°
4. KEEP ROUTER CRAFTER AND ROUTER CLEAN.
After every use clean saw dust off the Router Crafter and Router
NOTE: Motors used on wood-working tools are particularly susceptible to the acumu]ation of sawdust and wood chips
and should be blown out or "vacuumed" frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation
general safety instructions for power tools
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read the owner's manual carefully Learn its applica-
tion and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar' to this tool
2o GROUND ALL TOOLS (UNLESS
DOUBLE INSULATED)
If tool is equipped with an approved 3-conductor cord
and a 3-prong grounding type plug, it should be plugged
into a three hole electrical receptacle. If adapter' is used
to accommodate a two-prong receptacle, the adapter
wire must be attached to known ground, (usually the
screw securing receptacle cover plate) Never remove
third prong Never connect green ground wire to a
terminal
3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
in working order, and in proper adjustment arid
afignment..
4. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS
AND WRENCHES
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjust-
ing wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it on.
5. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents, Floor
must not be slippery due to wax or sawdust..
6. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT
Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain, Keep work area well lighted
Provide adequate surrounding work space.
7o KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work
area
8. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF
--with padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys
9, DON'T FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed
10. USE RIGHT TOOL
Don't force tool or attachment to do a job it was not
designed for
11. WEAR RIGHT APPAREL
Do not w_ar loose clothing, gloves, neckties or
jewelry (rings, wrist watches) to get caught in mov-
ing parts Nonslip footwear is recommended Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair Roll
long sJeeves above the elbow
12. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)
Wear Safety goggles (must comply with ANS Z87,1)
at all times. Also, use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty, and ear protectors (plugs or
muffs) during extended periods of operation
13, SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical
It's safer than using your hand, frees both hands to
operate too!
14, DON'T OVERREACH
Keep proper' footing and bala0ce at all times
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories
16. DISCONNECT TOOLS
before servicing; when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, etc
17. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure switch is in "OFF" position before plug-
ging in
18. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Consult the owner's manual for recommended ac_
cessories Follow the instructions that accompany
the accessories. The use of improper accessories
may cause hazards
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NEVER STAND ON TOOL
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if
the cutting tool is accidentally contacted.
Do not store materials above or near the tool such
that it is necessary to stand on the tool to reach
them
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the toot, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to en-
sure that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced
DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direc-
tion of rotation of the blade or cutter only
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED
Turn power off Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.