Safety Warnings For Router - Skil RT1322-00 Owner's Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ROUTER

Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter may
contact its own cord . Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
Use clamps or another practical way 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.
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 fixed
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, injury could result and
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 not properly attached according to the instructions.
Tighten the collet/nut securely to prevent the cutter bit from slipping . If the collet/nut is
not securely tightened, the cutter bit may detach during use, causing serious personal injury.
Never tighten the collet/nut without a cutter bit installed in the collet/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, or
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 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 full speed before contacting the
workpiece .
Keep hands clear of the cutter bit when the motor is running to prevent personal injury.
Provide clearance under the workpiece for the router cutter bit when through-cutting.
Keep cutting pressure constant . Do not overload the motor.
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 3-1/2 inches in diameter .
Always use cutter bits that are designed for this router . Never use cutter bits which
are larger in diameter than the opening in the router sub-base . Cutter bits that have
cutter diameters larger than the opening could cause possible loss of control or create other
hazardous condition that could cause serious personal injury.
The sub-base on this router has an opening of 1-1/4 inches . To use cutter bits with a
larger diameter, install and use a sub-base with a larger diameter opening.
Do not use large router cutter bits for freehand routing . Use of large cutter bits when
freehand routing could cause loss of control or create hazardous conditions that could result in
serious personal injury. If using a router table, large bits should be used for edging only.
Be sure that the cutter bit is centered in a template guide (sold separately) prior to
template guide applications to avoid personal injury or damage to finished work.
Do not remove more than 1/8 inch in a single pass . Excessive depth of cut can result in
loss of control that could result in personal injury.
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