Skil 1840 AD: 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL DATA 1 TOOL ELEMENTS 2 3) PERSONAL SAFETY SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) WORK AREA SAFETY

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liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which

may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

Router 1840

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

INTRODUCTION

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter

• The tool is intended to route grooves, edges, proles and

plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

elongated holes in wood, plastic and light building

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

materials as well as to copy-route

electric shock.

• This tool is not intended for professional use

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

• The light of this power tool is intended to illuminate the

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

power tool΄s direct area of working operation and is not

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

suitable for household room illumination

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

• Read and save this instruction manual 3

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

TECHNICAL DATA 1

electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

TOOL ELEMENTS 2

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep

A Shaft lock

cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving

B Collet nut

parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

C Wrench

electric shock.

D Depth gauge

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

E Fine-adjustment knob

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

F Depth stop turret

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

G Adjustment knob (depth gauge)

shock.

H Locking lever

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is

J Speed selection wheel

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

K Extension for vacuum cleaner

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

L On/o switch

of electric shock.

M Button for switch locking

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

N Adjustment knob (handle)

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

O LED-lights

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not

P Adapter plate

use a power tool while you are tired or under the

Q Parallel guide

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

R Base plate

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

S Ventilation slots

serious personal injury.

T Sliding bars

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

V Parallel guide rods

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

W Knob for adjusting rip fence

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

X Parallel guide pin

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

Y Parallel guide wing nut

personal injuries.

Z Curve buer

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is

in the off-position before connecting to power

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

SAFETY

the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

invites accidents.

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

all warnings and instructions for future reference. The

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-

at all times. This enables better control of the power tool

operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)

in unexpected situations.

power tool.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

can be caught in moving parts.

areas invite accidents.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

can reduce dust-related hazards.