MasterCraft 054-6988-6, Instruction Manual, Page: 8 / 30

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BPM ............... Beats per minute
.............. WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual .
.............. WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury always wear eye protection.
.............. WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury always wear ear protection.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
• Always wear a dust mask and ear protection when using this power tool.
• Only use cutters that are designed for this router
.
• Only use sharp cutters that are not chipped or cracked
. Blunt cutters will cause stalling.
• Secure small pieces of wood firmly before working.
Never hold a workpiece in your hand.
• Keep your hands away from the cutting area.
• Before starting the router, check that the cutter is firmly positioned and secured in the collet
.
• Do not exceed the maximum indicated rotation speed of the cutter.
• Routing operations must always be performed against the direction of rotation
(cutter-rotation) of the cutter.
• The cutter must be running at full speed before it is lowered to the workpiece.
• When operating the router, always hold the handles firmly with both hands. Always
ensure that your footing is secure when working.
• Be prepared for the reaction torque of the router, particularly if the cutter becomes
jammed in the workpiece.
• When a plunge-cutting operation is completed, release the handle to allow the router
to slide back to its initial position.
• Familiarize yourself with your working area, and be alert for possible hazards that you
may not hear due to the noise of the router.
• Allow sufficient run-down time for cutter after turning the router off.
Wait for it to come
to a complete stop before removing it from the workpiece.
• Never slow the router down with your hands.
• Do not touch the cutter immediately after operation. It may be extremely hot and could burn you.
• Never stop the router by applying lateral pressure to the cutter.
• Do not force the router. It will do a better job if you allow it to work at its intended speed.
• Avoid cutting nails and screws. Inspect timber before cutting, and remove all nails and screws.
• Protect your hearing. Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under
some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
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