CMT 8E, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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6 General Safety Rules
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Always use both handles and m ake
sure that you have a good grip on the
router before proceeding with any
work.
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Keep your hands away fro m the
rotating bit.
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Make sure that the bit is not in
contact with the workpiece when
you switch the
m achine on.
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Before
using the tool to m ake a cut, switch
on and let it run for a while. Watch
for vibration or wobbling that could
indicate an i
m properly installed bit.
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Take notice of the direction of
rotation of the bit and the direction
of feed.
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Do not leave the m achine running
unattended. Operate the tool only
when controlled by both hands.
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Always switch off and wait until the
bit has co
m e to a co m plete standstill
before re m oving the m achine fro m
the workpiece.
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Do not touch the bit i mm ediately
after operation. It m ay be extre m ely
hot and could burn your skin.
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Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like
should never be left around the
work area.
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Use safety equip m ent including
safety goggles or shield, ear
protection, dust
m ask and protective
clothing including safety gloves.
Before connecting a tool to a power
source (power point receptacle, outlet,
etc.) be sure that the voltage supply is the
sa
m e as that specified on the na m eplate of
the tool. A power source with a voltage
greater than that specified for the tool can
result in serious injury to the user, as well
as da
m age to the tool. If in doubt, do not
plug in the tool. Using a power source with
a voltage less than the na
m eplate rating is
har m ful to the m otor.
The tool m ust be used only for its
prescribed purpose. Any use other than
those
m entioned in this Manual will be
considered a case of m isuse. The user and
not the m anufacturer shall be liable for any
da m age or injury resulting fro m such cases
of m isuse.
The m anufacturer shall not be liable for
any changes m ade to the tool nor for any
da m age resulting fro m such changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it
is not possible to eli
m inate all residual risk
factors. The following hazards m ay arise in
connection with the tool’s construction
and design:
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Da m age to hearing if effective
ear m uffs are not worn.
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Har m ful e m issions of wood dust
when the m achine is used in closed
roo m s. Always use supple m entary dust
extraction.
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Always re m ove the plug fro m
the m ains socket before m aking
any adjust m ents or m aintenance,
including changing the bit.
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Contact with the bit.
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Reaching into the housing whilst the
tool is running and
m aking contact
with the bit.
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Kickback of workpiece and parts
of workpiece.
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Bit fracture.
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Catapulting of faulty pieces fro m
the bit.
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Do not use bits that are defor m ed
or cracked.
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