DeWalt DWE6005-XE Instruction Manual page 6

• Check to see that the cord will not snag or impede the trimming operation.
• Use sharp bits. Dull bits may cause the laminate trimmer to swerve or stall under
pressure.
• Be sure that the bit is clear of the workpiece before starting the motor. If the bit is
in contact with the workpiece when the motor starts, it could make the laminate
trimmer jump, causing damage or injury.
• ALWAYS disconnect tool from power source before making adjustments or
changing bits.
• Keep hands clear of bit when motor is running to prevent personal injury.
• Never touch the bit immediately after use. It may be extremely hot.
• Provide clearance under workpiece for bit when through-cutting.
• Tighten collet nut securely with provided wrench (17mm) to prevent the bit from
slipping.
• Never tighten collet nut without a bit.
• Do not use bits with a diameter in excess of 25.4 mm (1 1/8") in this tool.
• Always use bits with a shank diameter of 6.35 mm (1/4") which corresponds to
the size of the collet in your tool.
• Not recommended for use in a router table.
• Avoid climb-cutting (cutting in direction opposite than shown in Figure 8). Climb-
cutting increases the chance for loss of control resulting in possible injury. When
climb-cutting is required (backing around a corner), exercise extreme caution to
maintain control of trimmer. Make smaller cuts and remove minimal material with
each pass.
• Be sure that the motor has stopped completely before you lay the laminate
trimmer down. If the bit head is still spinning when the tool is laid down, it could
cause injury or damage.
• Do not press spindle lock button while the motor is running. Doing so can
damage the spindle lock.
• Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply. While the tool may
appear to work, the electrical components of the AC rated tool are likely to fail
and create a hazard to the operator.
• If cutting into existing walls or other blind areas where electrical wires may exist
is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this worksite.
• Always make sure the work surface is free from nails and other foreign objects.
Cutting into a nail can cause the bit and the tool to jump and damage the bit.
• Never lay workpiece on top of hard surfaces like concrete, stone etc... Protruding
cutting bit may cause tool to jump.
• Do not leave tool running. Operate tool only when hand-held.
• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current device with a residual
current rating of 30mA or less.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear approved protective safety equipment complying with
the following standards:
• Eye protection: AS/NZS1337 Eye Protectors for Industrial Applications;
• Hearing protection: AS/NZS1270 Acoustics – Hearing Protection;
• Respiratory protection: AS/NZS1716 Respiratory Protective Devices.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes,
or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use AS/NZS1716 approved
respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from
face and body.
WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to
AS/NZS1270 during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
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