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A Word (or Two)
About Safety

While the Router Boss gives you unprecedented
control over both the router and your workpiece, you
need to observe the following safety rules to avoid pos-
sible injury.

1. Always wear safety glasses and hearing pro-
tection - Safety glasses provide protection against fly-
ing chips and ear muffs or plugs are essential to protect
your hearing from the high-pitched noise produced by
a router.

2. Always use sharp bits - A sharp bit will give
you excellent results. Forcing a dull bit can not only
damage the workpiece, it could cause the bit to break
and turn it into a dangerous projectile.

3. Keep your hands away from the bit - While
the Router Boss’s controls allow you to safely control
the router and workpiece, it is possible to place your
hands in harm’s way if you’re not paying attention.
In most cases, you can make necessary cuts with your
hands above the base plate.

4. Unplug the router when making adjustments
Always unplug the router when changing bits, but it’s a
good idea to also do it when swapping out workpieces
or changing setups and Router Boss accessories.

5. Don’t work when you’re tired - No one does
their best work when they’re tired. And never work
while under the influence of alcohol or medications.

6. Keep your work area clean - A clean, unclut-
tered work area eliminates the potential for trips, slips
and mishaps. A build-up of dust and chips can affect
the operation of the Router Boss. Sawdust, especially
from some hardwoods, can irritate breathing passages Models 360, 420 & 470
Owner’s Manual
so use dust collection and wear a dust mask whenever
possible.

7. Understand how to use the Router Boss - Fol- 8. Use your router correctly - Always follow your
low the directions in this manual for properly operating router manufacturer’s manual and use your router in
the Router Boss. Never operate the machine without accordance with their instructions. Regularly maintain
guide rails in place. Don’t modify the machine or any your router and check that the machine and its power
of the accessories and make sure everything is in good cord are in safe condition. Any modification or altera-
working order, properly adjusted, and that workpieces tion made to your router may invalidate the manufac-
are always firmly clamped/held in place. turer’s warranty.
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