3. Safety for Router Table
This attachment works with the router, you
need to comply with the safety rules for using
universal electric tools (refer to the Table Saw
Instruction) and additionally pay special
attention to the following safety precautions：
1. To avoid making contact with the spinning
cutter, never place hands directly over or in front
of the cutter. As one hand approaches the cutter,
move it away and over to the other side. Always
keep hands at least 6" away from the spinning
cutter.
2. Never operate the router table without first
making sure that all lock levers and knobs are
tight, and that all fence hardware and fence rails
are secure. Otherwise, the workpiece can slip out
of alignment while cutting and cause injury from
kickback.
3. Never force materials past the router. Let the
cutter do the work. Excessive force is likely to
result in poor cutting results and will cause
kickback conditions that could cause serious
personal injury.
4. The danger of kickback and injury is increased
when the workpiece has knots, holes, or foreign
objects in it. Warped stock should be run through
a jointer before you run it through the router table.
5. Keep the cutter on the underside of the
workpiece when making blind cuts. This will
decrease the risk of accidental contact with the
cutter.
6. Always feed the workpiece against the rotation
direction of the cutter. Otherwise, the workpiece
could be aggressively pulled from your hands,
drawing them into the spinning cutter.
7. With the router disconnected from power,
rotate the router spindle to test any new setup to
ensure proper cutter clearance before starting the
router.
8. NEVER cut a workpiece without using a fence,
jig, or miter. Otherwise, the workpiece can be
grabbed by the cutter and pull your hands into the
cutter.
9. NEVER use a workpiece shorter than six
inches without special fixtures or jigs. Otherwise,
the workpiece can become trapped between the
fence and cutter, which could draw your hands
into the spinning cutter.
10. Keep any unused portion of the cutter below
the table surface to minimize the risk of making
contact with the spinning cutter with your hands.
11. To prevent amputation or other injuries,
always use a guard. Fabricate additional guards
or jigs for special circumstances. Use an
overhead guard if the fence is removed.
12. To prevent tripping over the router power cord
when operating the table saw, always disconnect
it and safely store it out of the way.
