Service Safety; Safety Rules For Routers - Craftsman 17540 - 9.5 Amp 1-3/4 HP Plunge Base Router Operator's Manual

SERVICE SAFETY
1,ifany pert ofthis
router Is missing or should break, bend, or fall tn any way;
or should any electrical component fall to perform properly: SHUT OFF
the power switchand remove the router plug fromthe powersource and have the
missing, damaged or felled pads replaced BEFORE resumingeperaUon_
2, Tool service must be performed only at e Seers Parts and Repair Center.
Service or maintenance psdom_sdby unqualifiedpersonnelcouldresult In a
riskof tnjUryr
3. When servicing a tool, use only Identlcel replacement parts, Follow Instructions
In the maintenance seoifon of this manual. Usa of unauthorizedpads or failure to
followmaintenanceInstructions may creels a dak of elecldc shock or lnlury.
SAFETY RULES FOR REUTERS
Cutter bite coast after router Is switched off. 1
CAUTION:
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1, HOLDTOOL by Insulated gripping surfaces (handles) when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden _dng or Its own cord.
Contactwith s =l_ve* w_rewltfmake the exposedmetaf parts of the tool"live"end
shock theoperator.
2. Maintain s firm grip on the muter with both hands to resiststarting torque
3_ NEVER attempt to use the router motor without first installing It In an approved
a fixed or plunge approved baee_ Failure to heed thlswarning couldresult in personal
_jury and damage to the motor.
4, MAKE SURE the motor hooalng does not move up or down when damped In the
plunge base. ff motor ls not securely clamped fn bess, adjustments will
not be scourers.
5. DO NOT HAND_HOLDTHE ROUTER iN AN UPSIDE DOWN OR HORIZONTAL
POSITION. The motor can separate from the base tf not propedyattached according
to the lnsltuctione_
6, TIGHTEN COLLETI NUT securely to prevent the cutter bit from sgpplng, if the
collar/nutts not securely tlghiened, the cutterbit me, y deL_ch during use, causlngsedous
personal injury,
7, NEVER lighten collet/nut without a cutter bit Installed In the toilet InuL
8,, USE CLAMPS or other practical ways to secure and support the workplece to
e stable platform end hold the workplace rigidly In position, Holdlng the work by
hand or against your body Isunstable and may lead to loss of control
9, NEVER hold the piece being out In your hands or across your legs. It is Impodant
to support and clamp the workplace properlyin order to minimize body exposure,
bitbinding, or lose of control,
10, ALWAYS keep chip shield clean and In place,
11, STAY ALERT and clear the Router cutter bit path of any obstructions BEFORE
starting the motor_ Keep cutting area clear of ag foreign ob|ecte while motor Is
runnlngo
12, CHECK 'tO SEE that the cord will not "hang up'during routing operation,