Craftex CX Series Manual page 6

DO NOT FORCE WORKPIECE: A rule
of thumb is to always "let the router
bit do the work". Never force stock
through the router bit. This will likely
result in poor cutting results and
cause kickback conditions, resulting
in personal injury.
BLIND CUTTING: Keep the router bit
on the underside of the workpiece
when making blind cuts. This will
decrease the risk of accidental
contact with the spinning bit.
ROUTER BIT ROTATION: Always feed
the workpiece against the rotation
direction of the bit. Otherwise the
stock could be aggressively pulled
from your hands, drawing them into
the spinning bit.
BIT ROTATION TEST: With the power
source disconnected,
router spindle to test any new setup.
This is to ensure proper bit clearance
before starting the router.
ROUTER BIT HEIGHT: Only expose as
much of the router bit above the
table surface that is needed to make
the cut. This will help minimize the
risk of your hand contacting the bit.
ROUTER BIT SPEED: Do not exceed
the recommended speed of any
router bit. Doing so can cause the bit
to fracture and cause injury.
CUTTING SUPPORT: Always use a
fence, jig or miter gauge as a support
or guide when making your cuts.
Otherwise
aggressively pulled from your hands,
drawing them into the spinning bit.
WORKPIECE
shorter than 6" should never be used
without a special fixture or jig. Stock
of this size can become trapped
between the fence and the router bit,
which could draw your hand into the
spinning bit.
APPRORIATE WORKPIECES: Avoid
stock with knots, holes or other
foreign objects embedded within as
they can cause kickback resulting in
injury. Warped stock should be
flattened in a planer/jointer before
rotate the
being shaped in the router.
SAFETY GUARD USE: To prevent
serious injury or amputation always
use
circumstances, fabricate a guard or
jig. When the fence is removed use
an overhead guard.
POWER CORDS: When the router is
not in use, always disconnect and
store the power cord away properly
so as not to create a tripping hazard
in your shop.
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