Additional Safety for Router Tables
AVOIDING AMPUTATION. To avoid making con- tact with the spinning router bit, never place hands directly over or in front of the bit. As one hand approaches the bit, move it away and over to the other side. Always keep hands at least 6" away from the spinning bit.
SECURING LEVERS AND KNOBS. Never oper- ate the router table without first making sure that all lock levers and knobs are tight, and that all fence hardware and guide rails are secure. Otherwise, the workpiece can slip out of alignment while cut- ting and cause injury from kickback.
DO NOT FORCE WORKPIECE. Never force materials past the router. Let the router bit do the work. Excessive force is likely to result in poor cutting results and will cause kickback conditions that could cause serious personal injury.
BLIND CUTTING. Keep the router bit on the underside of the workpiece when making blind cuts. This will decrease the risk of accidental con- tact with the rotating bit.
ROUTER BIT ROTATION. Always feed the workpiece against the rotation direction of the bit. Otherwise, the workpiece could be aggressively pulled from your hands, drawing them into the spinning bit.
ROUTER BIT HEIGHT. Keep any unused portion of the bit below the table surface to minimize the risk of your hand contacting the rotating bit.
APPROPRIATE WORKPIECES. The danger of kickback and injury is increased when the workpiece has knots, holes, or foreign objects in it. Warped stock should be flattened with a jointer before you cut it with the router.
TESTING ROTATION. With the router discon- nected from power, rotate the router spindle to testany new setup to ensure proper bit clearance before starting the router.
CUTTING SUPPORT. NEVER cut a workpiece without using a fence, jig, or miter gauge as a support guide. Otherwise, the workpiece could be aggressively pulled from your hands, drawing them into the spinning bit.
WORKPIECE SIZING. NEVER use a workpiece shorter than six inches without special fixtures or jigs. Otherwise, the workpiece can become trapped between the fence and router bit, which could draw your hands into the spinning bit.
USING SAFETY GUARDS. To prevent ampu- tation or other injuries, always use a guard. Fabricate additional guards or jigs for special cir- cumstances. Use an overhead guard if the fence is removed.
TRIPPING HAZARD. To prevent tripping over the power cord of the router when not in use, always disconnect it and safely store it out of the way.
Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this router table. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this router table with respect and caution to decrease the risk of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be com- plete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this router table and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.
Model T10432 (Mfg. Since 11/10) |