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Keep cutting pressure constant. Do not overload the motor.
Use only sharp cutting bits that are not chipped or cracked. Blunt cutting
bits will cause stalling and can burn the workpiece.
o Never use this router motor with a cutting bit larger than 34/2-inches in diameter.
• Always use cutting bits that are designed for this router. Never use
cutting bits that are larger in diameter than the opening in the router sub-
base. Cutting 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.
The sub-base on this router has an opening of 1=1/4 inch. To use cutting
bits with a larger diameter, install and use a sub-base with a larger diameter
opening (sold separately at Sears stores or other Craftsman outlets).
• Do not use large router cutting bits for freehand routing. Use of large
cutting 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 only.
• Be sure the cutting bit is centered in the template guide (sold separately)
prior to template-guide applications to avoid personal injury or damage to
finished work.
• Do not remove more than 1/8 inch in a single pass. Excessive depth of
cut can result in loss of control that could result in personal injury.
Turn the router motor OFF after completing a cut, and let it come to a
complete stop before removing the router from workpiece.
• Let the router motor come to a complete stop before putting the router
down. Cutting bits coast after the power is turned off.
• Only use router tables that conform to safe woodworking practices and offer
proper guarding for the cutting bit. Use router tables that are UL classified
and identified as suitable for use with this specific router model. Failure to
comply could result in serious personal injury.
• 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.
• Disconnect the tool from the power source before making any adjustments
or changing cutting bits.
• Be carefut not to touch the coUet/nut or cutting bit with your hands or
fingers if you are changing a bit immediately after use. The heat buildup from
cutting could cause severe burns. Always use the wrench provided.
- Avoid "climb cutting." See the OPERATION section in this manual. "Climb
cutting" increases the chance for loss of control resulting in possible serious injury.
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