Safety Rules For Routers - Craftsman 320.28084 Product Manual

SAFETY RULES FOR ROUTERS
_, CAUTION: Cutting bits coast after the router is switched off.
• Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces (handles) when performing
an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make the exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and shock the operator.
o Maintain a firm grip on the router with both hands to resist torque upon
starting the router.
• Never attempt to use the router motor without first installing it in an approved
base. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury and damage
to the motor.
• Make sure that the router motor does not move up or down when clamped
in a fixed base.
• Do not hold the router by hand for use in an upside-down or horizontal
position. The router motor can separate from the base if it is not properly
attached according to the instructions.
• Tighten the collet/nut securely to prevent the cutting bit from slipping. If
the collet/nut is not securely tightened, the cutting bit may detach during use,
causing serious personal injury.
• Never tighten the collet/nut without a cutting bit installed in the collet/nut.
Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece
to a stable platform, and hold the workpiece rigidly in position. Holding the
workpiece by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
Never hold the piece being cut in your hands or across your legs. It is
important to support and clamp the workpiece properly in order to minimize
body exposure, bit binding, and loss of control.
• Always keep the chip shield clean and in place.
• Stay alert and clear the router cutting-bit path of any obstructions before
starting the motor. Keep the cutting area clear of all foreign objects while the
router motor is running.
• Check to see that the cord will not "hang up" during routing operations.
• Make sure that the cutting bit is not in contact with the workpiece before
the switch is turned on. The bit must always be running at full speed before
contacting the workpiece.
Keep hands clear of the cutting bit when the router motor is running to
prevent personal injury.
• Provide clearance under the workpiece for the router cutting bit when
through-cutting.
28084 Manual Revised 07-0712 Page 8