Craftsman 320.17541 Operator's Manual page 8

SAFETY RULES FOR ROUTERS cont.
I3. MAKE SURE 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.
14_ KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF CUTTER BIT when motor is running to prevent
personal injury.
15o PROVIDE CLEARANCE under workpiece for router cutter bit when through-cutting,
16_ KEEP CUTTING PRESSURE CONSTANT. Do not overload the motor°
17. USE ONLY sharp cutter bits that are not chipped or cracked. Blunt cutter bits
will cause stalling and burn the workpiece.
18_ NEVER use this router motor with a cutter bit larger than 31/2-inch in diameter.
19_ 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.
20, The subbase on this fixed base router has an opening of 11/4-inch. To use cutter
bits with a larger diameter, install and use a subbase with a larger diameter opening
(sold separately) at Sears stores or other Craftsman outlets.
21. 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 onlyo
22. BE SURE CUTTER BIT is centered in template guide (sold separately) prior to
template guide applications to avoid personal injury or damage to finished work,
23. DO NOT REMOVE more than 1is, inch in a single pass, Excessive depth of cut can
result in loss of control that could result in personal injury_
24. After completing a cut, turn motor OFF and let it come to a complete stop
BEFORE REMOVING router from workpiece.
25. Let the motor come to a COMPLETE STOP before putting the router down. Cutter
bits coast after power is turned off.
26, ONLY use router tables that conform to safe woodworking practices and offer
proper guarding for the cutter bit. Use router tables that are UL classified and identified
suitable for use with this specific router model. Failure to comply could resutt in
serious personal injury.
27, Only use router tables with on-board switch controlled receptacles. Failure to use
router tables with all the appropriate safety features could result in serious personal injury.
28. DISCONNECTTHETOOL FROM POWER SOURCE before making any adjustments
or changing cutter bits.
29° If you are changing a bit immediately after use, BE CAREFUL NOTTO TOUCH
the collet/nut or cutter bit with your hands or fingers.The heat buildup from
cutting could cause severe burns. ALWAYS use the wrench provided.
30. AVOID "CLIMB CUTTING". See "OPERATION" (pages 26 and 27) section
in this manual. "Climb-cutting" increases the chance for loss of control resulting in
possible serious injury.