General Safety Instructions
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1. Make sure that the operator has been properly trained
and has read and understands the Owner’s Manual before
operating any machinery.
2. Be sure to read, understand, and follow all instructions,
warnings, and safety guidelines supplied with your router,
3. Keep the work area well lit, clean, and free of debris.
4. STAY ALERT! Give your work your undivided attention.
Even a momentary distraction can lead to serious injury.
5. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, bracelets, neck-laces,
or other protection devices. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair and wear nonslip footwear.
6. Keep hands and other body parts well away from bits
or cutting tools. When working close to the cutting tool,
always use a feather board or push-stick to hold or guide
the workpiece. Do not clear chips and sawdust away with
hands; use a brush.
7. Fine particulate dust is a carcinogen that can be
hazardous to health. Always work in a well ventilated area
and whenever possible use a dust collector to minimize
health hazards.
8. Be sure the router is running up to speed before feeding
the workpiece.
9. Use a suitable support if stock does not have a flat
surface.
10. Keep children and visitors at a safe distance when the
router is in operation - do not permit them to operate the
router and/or table.
11. Childproof and taper proof your shop and all
machinery with locks, mater electrical switches and
switch keys, to prevent unauthorised or unsupervised use.
12. Secure the table to a work surface and never stand or
lean on it. Serious injury can occur if the table is tipped or if
unintentional contact is made with the spinning router bit.
13. Keep all guards and safety devices in place and in good
working order. If a guard must be removed for maintenance
or cleaning make sure it is properly reinstalled before using
the machine again.
14. Hold the workpiece firmly against the table and use
suitable support if the workpiece does not have a flat
surface.
15. Feed the stock into the bit against the rotation
direction of the bit. Never run the stock between the
fence and the bit.
16. Do not operate with a damaged cutter in the router.
17. Always disconnect the router from the power source
before changing accessories or before performing any
maintenance and adjustments or if the machine will be left
unattended.
18. Be sure that all adjustment tools, wrenches, or other
clutter are removed from the table surface and safely
stored before routing.
19. Make sure the router’s switch is in the “OFF” position
before plugging in to a power source.
20. Avoid working from awkward or off-balance positions.
Do not overreach and always keep both feet firmly on the
floor.
21. Never leave the router unattended while running or
with the power “ON”.
22. Do not use this router table for any purposes other
than its intended use. If used for other purposes, Axminster
Tool Centre disclaims any real or implied warranty and
holds itself harmless for any injury which may result from
such use.
