Dewalt DCW600B Instruction Manual - Page 5
Additional Safety Rules for Routers - router table
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English work to be performed. Use of the power tool for the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable operations different from those intended could result and may lead to loss of control. in a hazardous situation. • DO NOT cut metal. h ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations. 5) Battery Tool Use and Care • Keep handles and gripping surfaces dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. This will enable better control of the tool. • Maintain firm grip with both hands on the tool to resist starting torque. Maintain a firm grip on the tool a ) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. b ) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. c ) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. d ) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. at all times while operating. • Always follow the bit manufacturer's speed recommendations as some bit designs require specific speeds for safety or performance. If you are unsure of the proper speed or are experiencing any type of problem, contact the bit manufacturer. • Keep hands away from cutting area above and below the base. Never reach under the workpiece for any reason. Keep the router base firmly in contact with the workpiece when cutting. • Never run the motor unit when it is not inserted in one of the router bases. The motor is not designed to be handheld. • Keep cutting pressure constant. Do not overload motor. • Use sharp bits. Dull bits may cause the router to swerve or stall under pressure. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation • Be sure that the motor has stopped completely or burns. before you lay the router down. If the cutter head is still e ) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is spinning when the tool is laid down, it could cause injury damaged or modified. Damaged or modified or damage. batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting • Be sure that the router bit is clear of the workpiece in fire, explosion or risk of injury. before starting the motor. If the bit is in contact with f ) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to the workpiece when the motor starts, it could make the fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to router jump, causing damage or injury. fire or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may • ALWAYS disconnect tool from power source before cause explosion. making adjustments or changing bits. g ) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. 6) Service a ) 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. b ) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers. • Keep hands clear of bit when motor is running to prevent personal injury. • NEVER touch the bit immediately after use. It may be extremely hot. • Provide clearance under workpiece for router bit when through-cutting. • Tighten collet nut securely to prevent the bit from slipping. • Never tighten collet nut without a bit. • Do not use router bits with a cutting diameter in excess of 1-3/8" (34.9 mm) in this tool. • Always use cutters with a shank diameter of 1/4" (6.4 mm) which corresponds to the size of the collet in your tool. Additional Safety Rules for Routers • Always follow the bit manufacturer's speed • Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, recommendations as some bit designs require when performing an operation where the cutting specific speeds for safety or performance. If you are accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed unsure of the proper speed or are experiencing any type of problem, contact the bit manufacturer. metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the • Not recommended for use in a router table. operator an electric shock. • Avoid climb-cutting (cutting in the opposite • Use clamps or another practical way to secure and direction of that shown in Figure Q). Climb-cutting support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding increases the chance for loss of control resulting in 3