Woodstock W2000 manual Additional Safety Rules For The Rebel

13.DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

14.MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

15.DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER before servicing and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, and cutters.

16.AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in the cord.

17.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Do not operate the machine until you are certain it is in perfect running condition.

18.NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED - TURN POWER OFF. Do not leave the tool until it comes to a full stop.

19.DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL IF USING DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION.

20.DO NOT WORK IN HASTE or operate machine if you are mentally or physically fatigued.

21.IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU DO NOT KNOW OR UNDERSTAND, DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE! Ask for help first. Confusion is dangerous.

22.BAD HABITS ARE DANGEROUS. Review all safety procedures often.

B. Additional Safety Rules For The Rebel®

The following are important safety considerations when using The Rebel®.

1.Always feed against the rotation of the cutter. For most routers and bits, the direction of feed is from right to left as you face The Rebel®.

2.Always cut the end grain first before putting an edge all the way around any stock such as a table top or raised panel to guard against grain tear-out as the workpiece clears the bit.

3.Use quality material. Wood that is cupped, warped, bent or split will not machine proper- ly and can present many safety hazards. Do not shape or rout material that contains loose or unsound knots.

4.The router collet must be securely tightened against the router bit. A loose router bit can cause serious injury. Periodically check to see if the router bit is held securely in the collet.

5.Always use the safety guard and incorporate feather boards, hold downs or other safety devices when using your router table.

6.When shaping end grain there is a greater ten- dency for kick-back. Hold the workpiece firm- ly using clamps, jigs or fixtures and feed even- ly.

7.Wear ANSI approved safety equipment such as eye, face, ear and respiratory protection.

8.Use sharp router bits. The old adage is true: A sharp tool is a safe tool.

9.Plan your work. Figure your steps out before you start cutting

10.Do not shape material that is too small to be safely processed without a jig or fixture to hold the piece

11.Make sure that all fasteners used in assembly have not vibrated loose.

12.A starting pin or starting block must be used when shaping irregular workpieces.

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