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Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a tool. Follow the
instructions in the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
SPECiFiC SAFETY RULES FOR ROUTER
• Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool" live" and
shock the operator.
• Use clamps or another practical way to support and secure the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your
body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Maintain a firm grip on the router with both hands to resist starting torque.
• 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 motor housing does not move up or down when
clamped in the fixed base. If the motor is not securely clamped into the
base, adjustments will not be accurate.
• Do not hand-hold the router in an upside down or horizontal position.
The motor can separate from the base if it is not properly attached according
to the instructions.
• Tighten the collet/nut securely to prevent the cutter bit from slipping.
If the collets/nut is not securely tightened, the cutter bit may detach during
use, causing serious personal injury.
• Never tighten collets/nuts without a cutter bit installed in the collets/nut.
• 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 cutter bit path of any obstructions before
starting the motor. Keep cutting area clear of all foreign objects while the
motor is running.
• Inspect and remove all nails from lumber before routing.
• Check to see that the cord will not "hang up" during the routing operation.
• Make sure that the cutter bit is not in contact with the workpiece before
the switch is turned on. The bit must always be running at the full
selected speed before contacting the workpiece.
• Keep hands clear of the cutter bit when the motor is running to prevent
personal injury.
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