Work area safety, Personal safety – Craftsman 320.28190 User Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIO

WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in this man­

ual before using this router. Failure to follow all instructions may result electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury,

WORK AREA SAFETY

» Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered workbenches and dark

areas invite accidents.

» DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the

presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

<» Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a power

tool. Distractions can cause you to iose control.

Make your workshop childproof with padlocks and master switches. Lock

tools away when not in use.

MAKE SURE the work area has ample lighting so you can see the work
and that there are no obstructions that will interfere with safe operation BE­

FORE using your router,

PERSONAL SAFETY

o KNOW your power tool. Read this operator’s manual carefully. Learn the

router’s applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this tool,

a STAY ALERT, watch what you are doing and use common sense when oper­

ating a power tool.

® DO NOT use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or

medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious persona! injury.

» DRESS properly. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. Pull back long hair.

Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing,
or iong hair can be caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts
and should also be avoided.

-* AVOID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in “OFF" position before plug­

ging in. DO NOT carry tools with your finger on the switch. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch in the “ON”
position invites accidents.

» REMOVE adjusting keys or blade wrenches befcire turning the too! "ON.” A wrench

that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool mey resuit in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper
footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

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