Craftsman 17540 Operation Manual - Page 7
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SERVICSEAFETY 1,ifanyperot fthisrouter Is missing or should break, bend, or fall tn any way; or should any electrical component fall to perform properly: SHUT OFF the power switchand remove the router plug fromthe powersource and have the missing, damaged or felled pads replaced BEFORE resumingeperaUon_ 2, Tool service must be performed only at e Seers Parts and Repair Center. Service or maintenance psdom_sdby unqualifiedpersonnelcouldresult In a riskof tnjUryr 3. When servicing a tool, use only Identlcel replacement parts, Follow Instructions In the maintenance seoifon of this manual. Usa of unauthorizedpads or failure to followmaintenanceInstructions may creels a dak of elecldc shock or lnlury. SAFETY RULES FOR REUTERS CAUTION: Cutter bite coast after router Is switched off. 1 ] 1, HOLDTOOL by Insulated gripping surfaces (handles) when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden _dng or Its own cord. Contactwith s =l_ve*w_rewltfmake the exposedmetaf parts of the tool"live"end shock theoperator. 2. Maintain s firm grip on the muter with both hands to resiststarting torque 3_ NEVER attempt to use the router motor without first installing It In an approved a fixed or plunge approved baee_ Failure to heed thlswarning couldresult in personal _jury and damage to the motor. 4, MAKE SURE the motor hooalng does not move up or down when damped In the plunge base. ff motor ls not securely clamped fn bess, adjustments will not be scourers. 5. DO NOT HAND_HOLDTHE ROUTER iN AN UPSIDE DOWN OR HORIZONTAL POSITION. The motor can separate from the base tf not propedyattached according to the lnsltuctione_ 6, TIGHTEN COLLETI NUT securely to prevent the cutter bit from sgpplng, if the collar/nutts not securely tlghiened, the cutterbit mey, deL_chduring use, causlngsedous personal injury, 7, NEVER lighten collet/nut without a cutter bit Installed In the toilet InuL 8,, USE CLAMPS or other practical ways to secure and support the workplece to e stable platform end hold the workplace rigidly In position, Holdlngthe work by hand or against your body Isunstable and may lead to loss of control 9, NEVER hold the piece being out In your hands or across your legs. It is Impodant to support and clamp the workplace properlyin order to minimize body exposure, bitbinding, or lose of control, 10, ALWAYS keep chip shield clean and In place, 11, STAY ALERT and clear the Router cutter bit path of any obstructions BEFORE starting the motor_ Keep cutting area clear of ag foreign ob|ecte while motor Is runnlngo 12, CHECK 'tO SEE that the cord will not "hang up'during routing operation,