Service Safety; Specific Safety Rules For Routers - Craftsman 320.2767 Operator's Manual

SERVICE SAFETY
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power.
If any part of this router is missing or should break bend, or fail in any
way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: shut off
the power switch and remove the plug from the power source and have the
missing, damaged, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation.
• Tool service must be performed only at a Sears Parts & Repair Service
Center. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could
result in a risk of injury.
Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a tool. Follow the
instructions in the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric
shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR ROUTERS
Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool" live" and
shock the operator.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your
body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
Maintain a firm grip of 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 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.
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