Service Safety; Safety Rules For Routers - Craftsman 320.17543 Operator's Manual

SERVICE SAFETY
1 If any part of this router combo kit is mlsstng or shou|d break, bend, or fell in
any way; or should any electrical component fall to perform property: SHUT OFF
the power switch and remove the router plug from the power source and have the
missing, damaged or ladled pads replaced BEFORE resuming operation
2 Tool serVice must be performed only at e Seers Parts and Repair Center°
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result tn a
risk of injury
3 When servicing a tool, use only Identical replacement parts. Follow instructions
In the maintenance section of this manual, Use of unauthorized paris or failure lo
foliow maintenance _nstruct[one may create a risk of e_ectrle shock or Injury
SAFETY RULES FOR ROUTERS
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1 HOLD 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 wilt make the exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator
2 Malntetn a firm gdp on the router with both hands to resist stad_ng torque
3 NEVER attempt to use the router motor without first Installing it In an approved
fixed or plunge base. Failure to heed this warning couId result in personal injury and
damage to the motor
4 MAKE SURE the motor housing does not move up or down when clamped In the
fixed or plunge base. If motor ts not securely clamped In baee_ adjustments Will
not be accurate.
5 DO NOT HAND-HOLDTHE ROUTER IN AN UPSIDE DOWN OR HORIZONTAL
POSITION. The motor can separate from the base II not properly altached according
to the Instructions
6 TIGHTEN COLLETt NUT securely to prevent the cutter bit from slipping. If the
collar/nut Is not securely tightened, the cutter b_t may delaeh during use, causing serious
personal injury
7 NEVER tighten colleUnut without e cotter bit installed In the coltet/nut,
8 USE CLAMPS or other practical ways to secure and support the workplace to
a stable platform and hold the workplace r_gldiy In posltlom Holding the work by
hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control
9 NEVER hold the place being cut in your hands or across your legs, ]( is important
to support and clamp the workptece properly }n order to minimize body exposure,
bii bindlng, or loss of control
10 ALWAYS keep chip shield clean and tn place.
1"_ STAY ALERT and clear the Router cotter bit path of any obstructions BEFORE
starting the motor. Keep cutting area clear of all foreign objects while motor is
runnlng_
12 CHECK TO SEE that the cord will not "hang up" during routing operation,
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