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e) Beware of concealed live wires, cable conduits,
gas and water pipes. When routing a workpiece that
potentially contains any of the above, use a detector
to rst determine their locations. Be especially careful
when making plunge cuts. Always hold the router by
the insulated plastic handles and never by the metal
parts.
f) Never use your ngers to clear waste material or
blockages.
g) The power tool shall not be wet or applied in wet
environment.
h) The voltage of the power source must agree with the
voltage specied on the rating label of the machine.
i) Check the product, its power cord and plug as well as
accessories for damage before each use. Do not use
the product if it is damaged or shows wear.
j) Be aware of kickback.
k) Turn the product off immediately, if the router bit gets
jammed.
l) Never touch the workpiece with your hand when you
are working on it.
m) Keep the handles dry to ensure safe control. Grip the
product securely with two hands so you have full control
at all times.
n) Ensure that the air vents are always unobstructed
and clear. Clean them if necessary with a soft brush.
Blocked air vents may lead to overheating and damage
the product.
o) Switch the product off immediately if you are disturbed
while working by other people entering the working
area. Always let the product come to complete stop
before putting it down.
p) Do not overwork yourself. Take regular breaks to
ensure you can concentrate on the work and have full
control over the product.
q) Always keep the power cord behind the power tool.
The following information applies to professional users only
but is good practice for all users:
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR
CONSTRUCTION DUST
The updated Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Regulations 1st October 2012 now also targets to reduce the
risks associated with silica, wood and gypsum dusts.
Construction workers are one of the at-risk groups within this
because of the dust that they breathe: silica dust is not just a
nuisance; it is a real risk to your lungs!
Silica is a natural mineral present in large amounts in things
like sand, sandstone and granite. It is also commonly found in
many construction materials such as concrete and mortar. The
silica is broken into very ne dust (also known as Respirable
Crystalline Silica or RCS) during many common tasks such as
cutting, drilling and grinding. Breathing in very ne particles of
crystalline silica can lead to the development of:
• lung cancer
• Silicosis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
And breathing in ne particles of wood dust can lead to the
development of Asthma. The risk of lung disease is linked to
people who regularly breathe construction dust over a period
of time, not on the odd occasion.
To protect the lung, the COSHH Regulations sets a limit on
the amount of these dusts that you can breathe (called a
Workplace Exposure Limit or WEL) when averaged over a
normal working day. These limits are not a large amount of
dust: when compared to a penny it is tiny – like a small pinch
of salt:
This limit is the legal maximum; the most you can breathe
after the right controls have been used.
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