switch on the router is in the OFF position
and the switch lever is in the OFF position.
running or before it comes to a complete
stop.
cords from the router, accessories, the
switch case, and the extension cord do not
and cannot come in contact with the router
or any moving parts of the router. Such
precautionary safety measures reduce the risk
of injury due to loss of control.
The switch power cord can now be
plugged into the extension cord.
ROUTER AND SWITCH OPERATION
This section explains operation of the switch
with the power cord plugged into the extension
cord.
The router will turn ON when the red
paddle on the switch box is pulled up
to the ON position.
1. Position the ON/OFF switch on the router in
the ON position. On certain routers this will
require the use of the switch trigger and
"LOCK/ON" button. (Consult router ownerʼs
manual.) Make sure the switch on the
switch box is in the OFF position when
doing this.
2. To turn the router ON, pull up the red
paddle to the ON position. See page 18.
3. To turn the router OFF, press the red paddle
to the OFF position. See page 18.
Router Table Operation
Before proceeding any
further, make sure the
Never leave the router
unattended while it is
Before starting to work
ensure that the power
CIRCUIT RESET BUTTON
NOTE: In the event of an overload, the
internal switch circuit breaker will trip the
switch box assembly OFF. This will interrupt
power to the router and any accessory
plugged into the switch itself. If this occurs,
proceed as follows:
1. Push the red plastic paddle to the OFF
position and unplug the switch cord from
the wall outlet or extension cord.
2. Turn router switch to OFF position.
3. Remove the workpiece from the router
table.
4. Correct the cause of the overload situation.
For example, if too many accessories are
plugged into the switch or combined
amperage exceeds the switch rating,
remove the accessory. Other causes
include the removal of too much stock
or use of too high a feed rate.
5. Press the circuit breaker button on the
bottom of the switch box.
6. Plug the switch power cord into the wall
outlet or extension cord.
7. Restart the router as described in
the section ROUTER AND SWITCH
OPERATION on this page.
tried to RESET the circuit reset button as
described above:
•
Unplug ALL electrical connections.
•
Remove the switch from the router
table and obtain a replacement switch
by calling SKIL customer service at
1-877-SKIL999.
WHEN THE ROUTER TABLE IS
NOT IN USE
1. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position.
2. Remove the lockout key (13). See page 18.
3. Store the lockout key in a safe location
where it is not available to children and
other unauthorized persons.
4. Unplug the switch power cord from the wall
outlet or extension cord.
5. Remove the router bit from the router.
6. Position the router collet assembly below
the top of the router table.
NOTE: If the key should become lost or
damaged, replacement keys are available
by calling SKIL customer service at
1-877-SKIL999.
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If the switch case does
not work and you have