Woodstock SHOP FOX W1736 User Manual
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SAFETY
W1736 Overarm Router
Additional Safety Instructions for Overarm Routers
USE this and other machinery with caution
and respect. Always consider safety first,
as it applies to your individual working
conditions. No list of safety guidelines can
be complete—every shop environment is
different. Failure to follow guidelines could
result in serious personal injury, damage
to equipment or poor work results.
READ and understand this
entire instruction manual
before using this machine.
Serious personal injury
may occur if safety and
operational information is
not understood and fol-
lowed. DO NOT risk your
safety by not reading!
1. READ THE ROUTER MANUAL. Read and understand the instruction manual that was included with
the router you intend to install. If you do not understand the safety and operation instructions for
your router, do not install it on the Model W1736.
2. ROUTER INSTALLATION. Make sure the installed router is tightly secured in the housing before
turning it ON.
3. PLUNGE DEPTH. Always check the plunge depth with the router turned OFF to make sure that an
installed router bit will not contact the table when the foot switch is pressed and the router is
running.
4. GUARDS. Make sure all guards are in place during operation. If you remove them for cleaning,
replace them immediately. If guards become cracked, replace them immediately before operating
the Model W1736 again.
5. AVOIDING CONTACT WITH ROUTER BIT.
• Never place your hand under the router while the router is ON or when plunging the router.
• Never attempt a routing operation that will bring any part of your hand/fingers within 12" of
the spinning router bit.
• If the workpiece is too small, build a clamping jig to hold in place, or use a longer workpiece
and cut to size after routing.
• Use the table pin. The table pin guides the workpiece in a predictable manner and greatly
increases operator control in the event of a kickback or climb cut.
6. PATTERN ROUTING. Test all patterns with the table pin to make sure that the pattern template
works before attempting to rout your workpiece.