Kobalt K11RTA-03 Manual page 9

SAFETY INFORMATION
Service
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Specific Safety Warnings for Electric Router
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, because the cutter may contact its
own cord. Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
shock the operator.
• Use clamps or another practical means to secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
• Only use router bits suitable for the no-load speed of the tool.
• Never use router bits with a diameter exceeding the maximum diameter specified in
the technical data section.
• Do not use the tool in an inverted position unless it is properly and securely installed
to a router table.
• Wear a dust mask specifically designed for protection against lead paint dust and
fumes and ensure that persons within or entering the work area are also protected.
• Wear ear protection. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
• Always switch the machine off and wait until it has come to a standstill before placing
it down.
• Use only sharp cutter bits that are not chipped or cracked. Blunt cutter bits will cause
stalling and burn the workpiece.
• Never use this router motor with a cutter bit larger than 1-1/4 inch in diameter.
• Always use cutter bits that are designed for this router. Never use cutter bits which are
larger in diameter than the opening, which could cause possible loss of control or create
other hazardous conditions that could cause serious personal injury.
General Safety Warning for Bench Tools
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.
• Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
• Don't use in a dangerous environment. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations or
expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
• Keep children away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.
• Make workshop childproof with padlocks and master switches, or by removing starter keys.
• Don't force tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Use the right tool. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
• Use proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current that your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
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