EN 60745-1:2009 + A11:2010 Annex M & EN 60745-
2-17:2010 Annex M
Safety of working stands for operation with hand-
held motor-operated electric tools.
Annex M applies to working stands (router table) with
or without mains supply, and intended to be used in
combination with hand-held electric tools but not intended
for continuous production or production line use.
GENERAL WORKING STAND (ROUTER TABLE)
SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "router"
in all of the warnings listed below refers to your
mains operated (corded) router power tool or
battery operated (cordless) router power tool.
Observe the safety regulations in the instruction manual of
the router power tool to be used.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. General router table safety (Annex M)
a) Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments or changing accessories.
Accidental starting of the router is a cause of some
accidents.
b) Properly assemble the router table before mounting
the router. Proper assembly is important to prevent risk of
collapse.
c) Securely fasten the router to the router table before
use. Router shifting on the router table can cause loss of
control.
d) Place the router table on a solid, flat and level surface.
When the router table can shift or rock, the router or
workpiece cannot be steadily or safely controlled.
e) Do not overload the router table or use as a ladder or
scaffolding. Overloading or standing on the router table
causes the table to be top heavy and likely to tip over.
f) The router table is for use with the routers listed in the
manual only. The router table must not be used with any
other power tool. Fitting of a tool not intended for a router
table can cause an injury.
g) Insert rings. Use the correct table rings in relation to the
size of the cutter tool.
h) Always wear suitable personal protective equipment.
This includes hearing protection to reduce the risk of
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induced hearing loss; respiratory protection to reduce the
risk of inhalation of harmful dust; gloves to avoid possible
injuries when handling cutter block and rough material
due to sharp edges; safety glasses to avoid eye injury
caused by flying particles;
i) Possible contact of the cutter block with hand and
fingers of the operator. Ensure correct guard is fitted and
adjusted to prevent accessibility to portions of the cutter
tool not being used;
j) Possible kickback, an unexpected rapid reaction to
uncontrolled guiding of small work pieces opposite to the
direction of feed cutting. Use horizontal pressure devices
when working narrow workpieces to ensure safe working;
k) Hazardous situation due to uncontrolled lift up of the
workpiece.
l) When performing curved work, the necessity to guide
the workpiece in the correct way to prevent cutting
injuries. Use lead on pin, top pressure and guard system
to ensure safe operation.
m) Incorrect use of cutter tools, workpiece and guiding
devices may lead to dangerous situation. Ensure
operator handles the workpiece correctly. Operator must
use, adjust and operate workpiece clamps and guiding
devices properly. Operator must ensure correct tool
selection.
n) Unmaintained tools can cause uncontrolled situations.
Use cutting tools which are sharpened, maintained and
adjusted in accordance with the tool manufacturers
instructions;
o) Possible contact with moving parts. Switch off the
machine and pull the plug when changing or adjusting.
p) Keep hands away during straight work it. Use where
possible pressure device in conjunction with the fence.
q) Missing stops can cause kickback. Use back and/or
front stops fixed to the fence when doing stopped work.
r) Router mounting. Mount and secure the hand-held
router to the router table properly.
s) Possible mistake of tool position: Fit the cutter tooling
to the machine correctly and feed the workpiece against
the direction of spindle rotation.
t) Cutter speed. Select the correct speed corresponding
to the tooling and material being used.
u) Incorrect adjustment of fences. Fences shall be
adjusted in relation to the different work. A false fence
can be made and secured to the fence cheeks, an is
used to minimise the gap between cutting tool and fence
plate.
v) Workpiece size. See technical data section of table
manual for workpiece dimensions the working stand is
intended for. For longer lengths a workpiece support is
required.
w) Maximum tool cutter diameter. See technical data
section of router table manual for the maximum cutter
tool diameter the working stand is recommended for.
x) When machining wood. Use the correct size dust
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collecting spout and hose to suit back fence dust spout
aperture.
2. Work area
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark
areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate router and router table in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Routers and router table switches
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to loose control.
3. Electrical safety
a) Router and router table switch plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed
or grounded.
c) Do not expose router and router table to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a router or router table switch
will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the router and router table switch.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
e) When operating a router and router table outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
4. Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a router and router table. Do not
use while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating a router and router table may result in serious
personal injury.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off position before plugging in. Carrying routers with your
finger on the switch or plugging in routers that have the
switch on invite accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
router and router table on. A wrench or a key left attached
to a rotating part of the router may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the workpiece in
unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
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parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
g) Connect router table to dust extraction devices. Use of
these devices can reduce dust related hazards.
5. Router and router table use and care
a) Do not force the router. Use the correct router cutter
for your application. The router will do the job better and
safer for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the router or router table of the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any router that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
sorting router and router table. Such preventative safety
measures reduce the risk if starting the power tool
accidentally.
d) Store idle routers and router tables out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
router or router table or these instructions to operate
the tool. Routers and router tables are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain router and router table. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the router or router table
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the router, router table, accessories and tool
bits etc., in accordance with these instructions and in
the manner intended for the particular type of router,
taking in account the working conditions and the work
to be performed. Use of the router or router table for
operations different from intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
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