Woodstock W2000 - Manual (Page 4)

W2000 Rebel ® – 3
B. Additional Safety Rules For The Rebel ®
18. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED - TURN POWER OFF. Do
not leave the tool until it comes to a full stop.
19. DO NOT OPERATE THE TOOL IF USING
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION.
20. DO NOT WORK IN HASTE or operate
machine if you are mentally or physically
fatigued.
21. IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU DO NOT
KNOW OR UNDERSTAND, DO NOT
OPERATE MACHINE! Ask for help first.
Confusion is dangerous.
22. BAD HABITS ARE DANGEROUS. Review
all safety procedures often.
13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION.
Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM POWER
before servicing and when changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, and cutters.
16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make
sure the switch is in the “OFF” position before
plugging in the cord.
17. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Do not operate
the machine until you are certain it is in perfect
running condition.
1. Always feed against the rotation of the cutter.
For most routers and bits, the direction of feed
is from right to left as you face The Rebel
® .
2. Always cut the end grain first before putting an
edge all the way around any stock such as a
table top or raised panel to guard against grain
tear-out as the workpiece clears the bit.
3. Use quality material. Wood that is cupped,
warped, bent or split will not machine proper-
ly and can present many safety hazards. Do not
shape or rout material that contains loose or
unsound knots.
4. The router collet must be securely tightened
against the router bit. A loose router bit can
cause serious injury. Periodically check to see
if the router bit is held securely in the collet.
5. Always use the safety guard and incorporate
feather boards, hold downs or other safety
devices when using your router table.
6. When shaping end grain there is a greater ten-
dency for kick-back. Hold the workpiece firm-
ly using clamps, jigs or fixtures and feed even-
ly.
7. Wear ANSI approved safety equipment such as
eye, face, ear and respiratory protection.
8. Use sharp router bits. The old adage is true: A
sharp tool is a safe tool.
9. Plan your work. Figure your steps out before
you start cutting
10. Do not shape material that is too small to be
safely processed without a jig or fixture to hold
the piece
11. Make sure that all fasteners used in assembly
have not vibrated loose.
12. A starting pin or starting block must be used
when shaping irregular workpieces.
The following are important safety considerations when using The Rebel ® .