DM 2610920458 2-04 2/19/04 12:24 PM Page 1 Operating/Safety Instructions Model 335 Plunge Router Attachment Safety Assembly Parlez-vous franais Voir page 12 Operation Service Parts Habla espaol Vea pgina 23 Warranty P.O. Box 1468 Racine, Wisconsin 1-800-437-3635 DM 2610920458 2-04 2/19/04 12:24 PM Page 2 Power Tool Safety Rules Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed WARNING below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Make sure to read and understand the Owners Manual for your Dremel Rotary Tool Models 275, 285, 395 & 398. Safety Rules for Routers Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces Always hold the tool with two hands dur- when performing an operation where the ing startup. The reaction torque of the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or motor can cause the tool to twist. its own cord. Contact with a live wire will The direction of feeding the bit into the make exposed metal parts of the tool live material is very important and it relates to and shock the operator. If cutting into exist- the direction of bit rotation. When view- ing walls or other blind areas where electri- ing the tool from the top, the bit rotates cal wiring may exist is unavoidable, discon- clockwise. Feed direction of cutting must nect all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this be counterclockwise. NOTE: Inside and worksite. outside cuts will require different feed direc- Always make sure the work surface is tion. Refer to section on feeding the router. free from nails and other foreign objects. Feeding the tool in the wrong direction caus- Cutting into a nail can cause the bit and the es the cutting edge of the bit to climb out of tool to jump and damage the bit. the workpiece and pull the tool in the direc- tion of the feed. Never hold the workpiece in one hand and the tool in the other hand when in Always use the tool with the router base use. Never place hands near or below securely attached and positioned flat cutting surface. Clamping the material and against material being cut. Having the guiding the tool with both hands is safer. base securely positioned on the material improves the stability and control of your Never place tool with bit protruding tool. through base on top of bench or work surface. Lay the tool on its side or retract Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp the bit before setting on bench or work bits must be handled with care. Damaged surface. Protruding cutting bit may cause bits can snap during use. Dull bits require tool to jump. more force to push the tool, possibly caus- ing the bit to break. Always wear safety goggles and dust mask. Use only in well ventilated area. Never touch the bit during or immediately Using personal safety devices and working after use. After use, the bit is too hot to be in safe environment reduces risk of injury. touched by bare hands. After changing the bits or making any Never lay the tool down until the motor adjustments, make sure the collet nut and has come to complete stop. The spinning any other adjustment devices are secure- bit can grab the surface and pull the tool out ly tightened. Loose adjustment device can of your control. unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control. Do not use the tool for drilling purposes. Loose rotating components will be violently This tool is not intended to be used with drill thrown. bits. Never start the tool when the bit is Never use bits that have a cutting diame- engaged in the material. The bit cutting ter greater than the opening in the base. edge may grab the material causing loss of control of the cutter. 2