CMT 8E, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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5 General Safety Rules
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Do not use the tool if switch does
not turn it on or off.
Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and
m ust be repaired.
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Disconnect the plug fro m the
power source before m aking any
adjust m ents, changing accessories,
or storing the tool. Such preventative
m easures reduce the risk of accidental
starting.
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Store idle tool out of reach of
children and other untrained
persons.
Tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
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Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly m aintained
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
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Check for m isalign m ent or binding
of m oving parts, and any other
condition that m ay affect the tools
operation. If da m aged have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly
m aintained tools.
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Use only accessories that are
reco
mm ended by the m anufacturer
for your m odel. Accessories that m ay
be suitable for one tool, m ay beco m e
hazardous when used on another tool.
SERVICE
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Tool service m ust be perfor m ed only
by qualified repair personnel. Service
or m aintenance perfor m ed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
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When servicing a tool, use only
identical replace
m ent parts. Follow
instructions in the Maintenance
section of this
m anual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions
m ay create a risk
of electric shock or injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
FOR ELECTRIC ROUTERS
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Hold tool by insulated gripping
surfaces when perfor
m ing an
operation where the cutting tool
m ay contact hidden wiring or its own
cord. Contact with a “ live ” wire will m ake
exposed m etal parts of the tool “ live ” and
shock the operator.
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Re m ove the plug fro m the socket
before carrying out any adjust m ent,
servicing or m aintenance.
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Fully unwind cable dru m extensions
to avoid potential overheating.
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When an extension cable is required,
you
m ust ensure it has the right
a m pere rating for your power tool
and is in a safe electrical condition.
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Ensure your m ains supply voltage
is the sa m e as your tool rating
plate voltage.
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Your tool is double insulated for
additional protection against a
possible electrical insulation failure
within the tool.
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Always check walls, floors and
ceilings to avoid hidden power cables
and pipes.
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After long working periods external
m etal parts and accessories could
be hot.
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Always wear eye and ear protection
and use a dust
m ask.
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Handle router bits with care, they
can be extre
m ely sharp.
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Check the bit carefully for signs
of da
m age or cracks before use.
Replace cracked or da m aged
bits i mm ediately.
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Re m ove all nails, screws and other
objects fro m the workpiece. You
can da m age the bit and the tool by
cutting into a nail or other m etal.
It can also present a safety hazard.
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