Craftsman 17541 Operation Manual - Page 8

SAFETY RULES FOR ROUTERS cont. I3. MAKE SURE the cutter bit is not in contact with the workpiece before the switch is turned on.The bit must ALWAYS be running at full speed before contacting the workpiece. 14_ KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF CUTTER BIT when motor is running to prevent personal injury. 15o PROVIDE CLEARANCE under workpiece for router cutter bit when through-cutting, 16_ KEEP CUTTING PRESSURE CONSTANT. Do not overload the motor° 17. USE ONLY sharp cutter bits that are not chipped or cracked. Blunt cutter bits will cause stalling and burn the workpiece. 18_ NEVER use this router motor with a cutter bit larger than 31/2-inch in diameter. 19_ ALWAYS USE cutter bits that are designed for this router. Never use cutter bits which are larger in diameter than the opening in the router sub-base. Cutter bits that have cutter diameters larger than the opening could cause possible loss of control or create other hazardous condition that could cause serious personal injury. 20, The subbase on this fixed base router has an opening of 11/4-inch. To use cutter bits with a larger diameter, install and use a subbase with a larger diameter opening (sold separately) at Sears stores or other Craftsman outlets. 21. DO NOT use large router cutter bits for freehand routing. Use of large cutter bits when freehand routing could cause loss of control or create hazardous conditions that could result in serious personal injury. If using a router table, large bits should be used for edging onlyo 22. BE SURE CUTTER BIT is centered in template guide (sold separately) prior to template guide applications to avoid personal injury or damage to finished work, 23. DO NOT REMOVE more than 1is, inch in a single pass, Excessive depth of cut can result in loss of control that could result in personal injury_ 24. After completing a cut, turn motor OFF and let it come to a complete stop BEFORE REMOVING router from workpiece. 25. Let the motor come to a COMPLETE STOP before putting the router down. Cutter bits coast after power is turned off. 26, ONLY use router tables that conform to safe woodworking practices and offer proper guarding for the cutter bit. Use router tables that are UL classified and identified suitable for use with this specific router model. Failure to comply could resutt in serious personal injury. 27, Only use router tables with on-board switch controlled receptacles. Failure to use router tables with all the appropriate safety features could result in serious personal injury. 28. DISCONNECTTHETOOL or changing cutter bits. FROM POWER SOURCE before making any adjustments 29° If you are changing a bit immediately after use, BE CAREFUL NOTTO TOUCH the collet/nut or cutter bit with your hands or fingers.The heat buildup from cutting could cause severe burns. ALWAYS use the wrench provided. 30. AVOID "CLIMB CUTTING". See "OPERATION" (pages 26 and 27) section in this manual. "Climb-cutting" increases the chance for loss of control resulting in possible serious injury.