MasterCraft 054-6902-0 - Router-Specific Safety & Unpacking

DIGITAL PLUNGE ROUTER - 054-6902-0DIGITAL PLUNGE ROUTER - 054-6902-0
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• Nevertightenthecollet/nutwithoutacutterbitinstalledinthecollet/nut.
• Neverholdthepiecebeingcutinyourhandsoracrossyourlegs.It is important to support
and clamp the workpiece properly to minimize body exposure, bit binding, and loss of control.
• Alwayskeepthechipshieldcleanandinplace.
• Stayalertandcleartheroutercutterbitpathofanyobstructionsbeforestartingthe
motor.Keep cutting area clear of all foreign objects while the motor is running.
• Inspectandremoveallnailsfromlumberbeforerouting.
• Checktoseethatthecordwillnot“hangup”duringroutingoperation.
• Makesurethatthecutterbitisnotincontactwiththeworkpiecebeforetheswitchis
turnedon. The bit must always be running at full speed before contacting the workpiece.
• Keephandsclearofthecutterbitwhenthemotorisrunningtopreventpersonalinjury.
• Provideclearanceundertheworkpiecefortheroutercutterbitwhenthrough-cutting.
• Keepcuttingpressureconstant.Do not overload the motor.
• Useonlysharpcutterbitsthatarenotchippedorcracked. Blunt cutter bits will cause stalling
and burn the workpiece.
• Neverusethisroutermotorwithacutterbitlargerthan31/2"indiameter.
• Alwaysusecutterbitsthataredesignedforthisrouter. Neverusecutterbitsthatare
largerindiameterthantheopeningintheroutersub-base. Cutter bits that have cutter
diameters larger than the opening could cause possible loss of control or create other hazardous
condition that could cause serious personal injury.
• Thesub-baseonthisbaserouterhasanopeningof1-1/4". To use cutter bits with a larger
diameter, install and use a sub-base with a larger diameter opening.
• Donotuselargeroutercutterbitsforfreehandrouting.Use of large cutter bits when freehand
routing could cause loss of control or create hazardous conditions that could result in serious
personal injury. If using a router table, large bits should be used for edging only.
• Besurethatthecutterbitiscenteredinatemplateguide(soldseparately)priorto
templateguideapplicationstoavoidpersonalinjuryordamagetonishedwork.
• Donotremovemorethan1/8"inasinglepass.Excessive depth of cut can result in loss of
control that could result in personal injury.
• Aftercompletingacut,turnthemotorOFFandallowittocometoacompletestopbefore
removingtherouterfromtheworkpiece.
• Letthemotorcometoacompletestopbeforeputtingtherouterdown. Cutter bits coast
after the power is turned off.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety guidelines for Digital Plunge Router
• Holdpowertoolsbyinsulatedgrippingsurfaceswhenperforminganoperationwherethe
toolmaycontacthiddenwiringoritsowncord.Contact with a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Thelabelonyourtoolmayincludethefollowingsymbols.Thesymbolsandtheir
denitionsareasfollows:
V ..................... Volts
A ..................... Amperes
Hz ................... Hertz
W .................... Watts
min ................. Minutes
............... Alternating current
............. Direct current
n
0
................... No load speed
............... Class II Construction
…/min ........... Revolutions per minute
............... Grounding terminal
BPM ............... Beats per minute
.............. WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual.
• Useclampsoranotherpracticalwaytosupportandsecuretheworkpiecetoastableplatform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• Keepthehandlesdry,clean,andfreeofoilorgrease.This will permit better control of the tool.
• Maintainarmgripontherouterwithbothhandstoresiststartingtorque.
• Neverattempttousetheroutermotorwithoutrstinstallingitinanapprovedbase.
Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury and damage to the motor.
• Makesurethatthemotorhousingdoesnotmoveupordownwhenclampedinthebase.
If the motor is not securely clamped into the base, adjustments will not be accurate.
• Donothand-holdtherouterinanupsidedownorhorizontalposition.The motor can
separate from the base if it is not properly attached according to the instructions.
• Tightenthecollet/nutsecurelytopreventthecutterbitfromslipping. If the collet/nut is not
securely tightened, the cutter bit may detach during use, causing serious personal injury.
SAFETY GUIDELINES