Owner's Manual

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• 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.
SAFETY RULES FOR ROUTER
CAUTION: Cutting bits coast after the router is switched off.
• Hold the tool by the insulated gripping surfaces (handles) when
performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make the exposed metal parts of
the tool “live” and shock the operator.
• Maintain a firm grip on the router with both hands to resist starting torque.
• Never attempt to use the router motor without first installing it in an approved
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 base. If the motor is not securely clamped in a base, adjustments will
not be accurate.
• Tighten the collet/nut securely to prevent the cutting bit from slipping. If
the collet/nut is not securely tightened, the cutting bit may detach during use,
causing serious personal injury.
• Never tighten the collet/nut without a cutting bit installed in the collet/nut.
• Use clamps or other practical ways to support the workpiece and secure it
to a stable platform, and to hold the workpiece rigidly in position. Holding
the workpiece by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
• 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, and loss of control.
• Clear the router-cutting-bit path of any obstructions before starting the motor.
Keep the cutting area clear of all foreign objects while motor is running.
• Make sure that the cord will not “hang up” on the work piece or any other
object during routing operations.
• Make sure that the cutting bit is not in contact with the workpiece before the
switch is turned on. The bit must always be running at the full selected speed
before coming into contact with the workpiece.
• Keep hands clear of the cutting bit when the motor is running to prevent
personal injury.
• Provide clearance under the workpiece for the router cutting bit when
through-cutting.