Tool Use And Care Safety; Electrical Safety - Craftsman 17540 - 9.5 Amp 1-3/4 HP Plunge Base Router Operator's Manual

TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY
/_ WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all Instructions before
operating this muter. Failure to foliow all Instructions nsted below may result
In electric shook, tire and/or serious personal Injury,
!o ALWAYS use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workplace
to a stable platform° Hokilngthe workby hand or against your body ls unstable and
may iead !o loss of control
2_ DO NOT force the tool Use the correct tool and bit for your application. The correct
tooland bit will do the Jobbetter end safer at the rote for which it Is desTgned.
3 DO NOT usa the tool If switch does not turn It "On" or "Off". Any tool that cannot be
controlledwith the switchIs dangerousand mustbe repaired°
4. DISCONNECT the plug from the power source before making any adjustmsnts,
changing sccceeorlea or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce
the riskof startingthe tool accldantaliy,
5, NEVER leave the tool running, ALWAYS turn It off. DO NOT leave the tool until it
comas to a complete atop,
6 STORE Idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persona, Tools
aredangerous In thehands ofunlmlnsd uaem.
7. MAINTAIN tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Propedy maintained
too_e with sharp cuttingedges are less Ukelyto bindand ere eaefer to control
8. CHECK for mleallgnmsnt or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
otherconditionthat may effect the tool's operat_onr if damaged, have the tool serviced
before using, Many accidents are caused by poody maintained tooIso
9. USE ONLY accessories that ere recommended for this tool Accessories that may be
suttablefor one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
L_ WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the terminals of plug when Inalaltlng or removing the plug from the ouUst,
_. Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade Is wider
than the other), Thle plug will fit In a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fitfuily In the outlet, reverse the plug, If It still does not fit, contactaquallfied
electrician to _netal]s polarized ouUet Do not change the ptug In any way,
2 Double Insulal_on _ eliminates the need for the three-wiregrounded power
cord and grounded powersupp;y system, Applicable only to Class II (double-Insulated)
tools.This router motor Is double Insulated,
L_ WARNING: Double Insulation DOES NOT take the place of normal safety 1
precautions when operating this tool
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