General Safety Rules

Failure to heed instructions may result in personal injury,	Save These Instructions
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions listed below.
electrocution, or fire hazard.

Work Area Safety
► Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and	► Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a
dark areas invite accidents.	power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
► Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Electrical Safety

►Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord.

►Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

►Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

►Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

Extension Cords

All due care should be practiced while using extension cords with this tool.

►When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

►Never use an extension cord that is damaged, such as cuts, exposed wires, or bent/missing prongs.

►Use only extension cords rated for the purpose.

►Use only extension cords rated for the amperage of this tool and the length of the cord. Using too small of an extension cord can cause the router to lose power and damage the tool.

Extension Cord Ratings

Cord Length	Size (AWG)
<50 Ft.	14
50-100 Ft.	12
100-150 Ft.	10
>150 Ft.	Not recommended

Personal Safety

►Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

►Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

►Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switch is off before plugging in the power cord. Carrying tools with your finger on

the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

►Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

►Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

►Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. (Ordinary glasses are NOT proper eye protection.)

Tool Use and Care

►Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

►Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

►Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

►Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

►Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

►Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

►Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

►Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.

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