Safety Rules / Warnings - PowerTec 71402 Owner's Manual

Bench top router table and fence
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WARNING
For your own safety, read all of the rules and precautions before
operating tool.
WARNING
Always follow proper operating procedures as defined in this
manual even if you are familiar with use of this bench top
router table or any tool used with this bench top router table.
Remember that being careless for even a fraction of a second
can result in severe personal injury.
Before using another tool with this product, always read,
understand and follow the instructions and safety warnings in
the owner's manual for that tool. If you do not have the owner's
manual, obtain one from the tool's manufacturer before using it
with this product.
You must be familiar with the use of any tool or accessory used
with this bench top router table. The supplier cannot be held
responsible for any accident, injury or damage incurred while
using this bench top router table with any tool.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser of this product to
ensure that any person using this product reads and complies
with all instructions and safety precautions outlined in this
manual prior to use.
WARNING
Some dust created by operation of power tools can expose
you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well ventilated area and
work with approved safety equipment. Always wear OSHA/
NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when
using such tools.
CAUTION
Do not modify or use this bench top router table for any
application other than that for which it was designed.
SAFETY RULES
FOLLOW ALL STANDARD SHOP SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS, INCLUDING:
• Keep children and visitors at a safe distance from work area.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite accidents.
Work area should be properly lit.
• Do not use power tools in dangerous environments. Do not
use power tools in damp or wet locations. Do not expose
power tools to rain.
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts of the tool.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
• Wear safety glasses complying with United States ANSI
Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses.
• Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools when tired,
intoxicated or when taking medications that cause drowsiness.
• A guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Do not perform makeshift repairs.
• Use the right tool for your job. Do not force your tool to do a
job for which it was not designed.
• Use safety equipment such as featherboards, push sticks and
push blocks, etc., when appropriate.
• Maintain proper footing at all times and do not overreach.
• Do not use the router table as a step or seat.
WARNING
• To avoid serious injury, turn off and unplug the router before
attaching the router base, changing accessories or adjusting
the cutter height/fence position.
• Assemble the featherboard(s) at least 1" (2.5 cm) from the
router bit to prevent kickback.
• Do not use the featherboard as a push block.
CAUTION
Think safety! Safety is a combination of operator common sense
and alertness at all times when tool is being used.
WARNING
Do not use the bench top router table until it is completely
assembled and you have read and understood this entire
operating manual and the operating manual of the tool being
used with this bench top router table.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
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