Safety; Warnings - SawStop RT-LFT Owner's Manual

Safety

A router is a dangerous tool and there are hazards inherent with using your router.
Some of these hazards are discussed below. Use common sense when operating your
router and the SawStop Router Lift with Lock and use them only as instructed. Make
sure to follow the safety rules and guidelines that are outlined in the manual of your
specific router.
You are responsible for your own safety!

Warnings

1. Read and understand the instruction manual and all safety warnings before
operating your router and SawStop Router Lift. Failure to comply with these
warnings may result in serious personal injury. Save these instructions and refer to
them whenever necessary.
2. Read and understand the instruction manual and all safety warnings of your router
before using it with the SawStop Router Lift and Downdraft Dust Collection Box.
3. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
some types of dust created by sawing, power sanding, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities also contain 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, cement, and other masonry products,
and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. In addition, wood dust
has been listed as a known human carcinogen by the U.S. government. The risk
from exposure to these chemicals and to dust varies depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well ventilated area and
work with approved safety equipment including dust masks or respirators designed
to filter out such dust and chemicals.
4. Keep guards in place and in working order.
5. For your own safety, read instruction manual before operating shaper.
6. Do not expose the Router Lift or Downdraft Dust Collection Box to rain or use in
damp locations.
7. Do not operate the Router Lift or Downdraft Dust Collection Box without all guards
and covers properly installed.
8. Do not use awkward hand positions.
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