3.Personal safety
a.Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b.Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask,
c.Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off‑position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d.Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e.Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f.Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g.If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust‑related hazards.
h.Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection.
Eye protection must be
4.Power tool use and care
a.Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
b.Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c.Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d.Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e.Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f.Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g.Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5.Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Router Safety Warnings
1.Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a ″live″ wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool ″live″ and shock the operator.
2.Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the work piece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
3.Use only accessories rated at least equal to maximum speed marked on Router.
4.Only use router bits with a shank diameter equal to the size of the tool’s collet. The collet size is adjustable for 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2".
5.Make sure the collet nut is securely tightened before use to prevent the router bit from slipping during use.
6.Do not use with base removed.
7.Hold router with both hands.
8.Keep hands away from the cutting area. Do not place hands beneath the workpiece for any reason. Keep the base of the router in firm contact with the workpiece while cutting.
9.Keep Handles dry, clean, and free of oil or grease. This will permit better control of the tool.
10.Do not use damaged bits.
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