Additional Safety for Router Tables
AVOIDING AMPUTATION. To avoid making con- tact with the spinning cutter, never place hands directly over or in front of the cutter. As one hand approaches the cutter, move it away and over to the other side. Always keep hands at least 6" away from the spinning cutter.
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 cutter do the work. Excessive force is likely to result in poor cutting results and will cause kickback conditions that could cause serious personal injury.
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 run through a jointer before you run it through the router table.
BLIND CUTTING. Keep the cutter on the under- side of the workpiece when making blind cuts. This will decrease the risk of accidental contact with the cutter.
CUTTER ROTATION. Always feed the workpiece against the rotation direction of the cutter. Otherwise, the workpiece could be aggressively pulled from your hands, drawing them into the spinning cutter.
TESTING ROTATION. With the router discon- nected from power, rotate the router spindle to testany new setup to ensure proper cutter clear- ance before starting the router.
CUTTING SUPPORT. NEVER cut a workpiece without using a fence, jig, or miter. Otherwise, the workpiece can be grabbed by the cutter and pull your hands into the cutter.
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 cutter, which could draw your hands into the spinning cutter.
CUTTER HEIGHT. Keep any unused portion of the cutter below the table surface to minimize the risk of making contact with the spinning cutter with your hands.
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 router power cord when operating the table saw, always disconnect it and safely store it out of the way.
Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this tool. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this tool with respect and caution to decrease the risk of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious 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 tool and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in seri- ous personal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.
Model T10222 (Mfg. Since 12/09) |