11.Do not lay the Router down until it has stopped rotating completely.
12.Hold the Router firmly when starting, as startup rotation creates significant torque.
13.Hold the Router firmly while cutting. The action of the bit against the workpiece can cause it to “kick out”, jumping rapidly away from the workpiece. This can be caused by an improper type of bit, or a dull bit.
14.Do not handle the Router bit immediately after cutting. It may be very hot, potentially causing burns or injury.
15.Avoid overloading the tool. If the speed drops abnormally, decrease the pressure on the bit immediately. Do not apply excessive pressure to the router while cutting.
16.Always use sharpened bits. If the bit stops abruptly, or the bit becomes blocked, remove the Router from the workpiece and shut it off.
17.Do not start the Router while the bit is in contact with the workpiece. Allow the tool to reach its normal operating speed before applying the bit to the workpiece.
18.Use caution when setting the Locking Trigger Switch. Be aware that the router will continue to operate while the locking mechanism is engaged. Do not lay the router down or hand it to another person while the locking mechanism is engaged.
19.Before Routing, run the tool for about 10 seconds to ensure that all moving parts are running smoothly and there are no loose parts, rattles, or sparking that would indicate damage.
20.Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
21.Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
22.When using a handheld power tool, maintain a firm grip on the tool with both hands to resist starting torque.
23.Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.
24.Only use accessories rated to the speed of the tool. Other accessories may fly apart, causing severe personal injury.
25.This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.
26.People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with pacemakers should:
•Avoid operating alone.
•Do not use with power switch locked on.
•Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock.
•Any power cord must be properly grounded. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) should also be implemented –
it prevents sustained electrical shock.
27.WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•Lead from
•Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products
•Arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
28.WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
29.The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Vibration Safety
This tool vibrates during use.
Repeated or long‑term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of
1.Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an extended period should first be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical
If you feel any symptoms related to vibration (such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers), seek medical advice as soon as possible.
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