Craftsman 320. 28180 - Manual (Page 5)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING; READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to fol­
low all instructions listed below and the instructions in the product manual for your
router may result In serious personal injury.
WORK AREA SAFETY
e Keep the work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
® Don’t use in a dangerous environment. Don’t use power tools in damp or
wet locations or expose them to rain. Don’t operate power tools in potentially
explosive environments, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases,
or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
® Operate the tool in well-ventilated areas, and provide proper dust removal.
Dust generated from some materials can be hazardous to your health. Use
dust-collection systems whenever possible.
« Keep children and bystanders away. All visitors should be kept a safe dis­
tance away from the work area.
® Use the right tool. Don’t force a tool or attachment to do a job for which it
was not designed.
e Make the workshop kid-proof with padlocks, master switches, or by remov­
ing starter keys.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Grounded tools
e In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock, This
router table is equipped with an electrical cord having an equipment-ground­
ing conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a match­
ing outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
o Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit into the outlet, have the proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
» improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. The conductor with a green-colored outer insulation
cover, with or without yellow stripes, is the equipment-grounding conductor if
repair or replacement is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
» Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel If the grounding in­
structions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool
is properly grounded.
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