Shallow passes may be made on the router before a final pass is made.

The work area should be clear of all scraps before using the router.

Router bits travel at speeds of 20,000 to 30,000 revolutions per minute and are unprotected which makes this tool especially dangerous to operate.

Practice cuts with similar size material should always be made before making the final cut.

The router should be disconnected from the power source before changing the bit.

Router bits should be inserted ¼” into the chuck.

You rout with the grain first when doing a board in the round.

Common feed direction is from right to left when using a router table

The size of the router is given in terms of horsepower.

The two sizes of router collets are ¼” and 1/2%.

The bit should be clear of the wood before turning on the router.

A router can be safely operated with one hand.

Ear Protection is recommended for router use.

100% of Operator attention is required when using the router.