Craftsman IB-28140 Owner's Manual page 3

Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury,
Keep guards in place. Maintain the guards
in working order and in proper adjustment and
alignment.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is
"OFF" before plugging in. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that
have the switch "ON" invites accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool "ON." A wrench or a key that is
left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result
in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and balance
enable better control of the tool in unexpected
situations,
Use safety goggles (head protection). Wear
safety goggles (must comply with ANSI Standard
Z87,1) at all times, Wear nonslip footwear and a
hard hat, if appropriate, Also, use face or dust mask
if cutting operation is dusty and ear protectors
(plugs or muffs) during extended periods of
operation.
Tool Use and Care
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand
or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn
it "ON" or "OFF." Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the tool accidentally.
Keep guards in place. Maintain the guards
in working order and in proper adjustment and
alignment.
Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons, Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Never leave tools running unattended.
Turn the power "OFF." DO NOT leave tool
until it comes to a complete stop.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools,
with sharp cutting edges, are less likely to
bind and are easier to control. Any alteration
or modification is a misuse and may result in
a dangerous condition.
Check for damaged guards or parts,
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tool's operation. If
damaged, have the tool properly repaired
or replaced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule
for your tool.
Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be suitable
for one tool may become hazardous when
used on another tool.
Service
TooJ service must be performed onJy
by qualified repair personnel. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
example, internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, or safety guard return springs may
be improperly mounted.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts
or failure to follow maintenance instructions
may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, and ammonia may
damage plastic parts.
Lift router table only by the table edges.
Lifting table by any other surface could cause
personal injury.
Always rotate leg assembly from end of leg
and keep fingers clear of joint. This avoids a
pinch point.
Never rotate leg assemblies until they are
in the unlocked position. This will prevent
possible damage to the legs or table housings.
Broken legs or table housings may allow the
table to collapse.
Do not use the router table until all
assembly and installation steps have been
completed. Prior to each use, verify that
fasteners and the router clamps are tight. A
loose table or router is unstable and may shift
in use, resulting in property damage or serious
personal injury.
Before operating the router in the router
table, ensure that the table legs are fully
extended, in the locked position, and the
entire unit (router table with router) is
placed on and secured to a solid, flat, level
surface that will not tip. Such precautionary
safety measures reduce the risk of the table