Harbor Freight Tools 44914 User Manual

1/4 INCH TRIMMER ROUTER

44914

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Workpiece not
included

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

Visit our Web site at http://www.harborfreight.com

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

Copyright© 2001 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion
of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape
or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353

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Save This Manual

You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions,
assembly instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and
diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the
inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for
future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite

accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.

3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris
such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

4. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong
or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the

tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance
path to carry electricity away from the user.

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5. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any

way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord

and grounded power supply system.

6. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges,
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

7. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.

8. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools or pull

the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Damaged Power Cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

9. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-
A” or “W”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk of
electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

10. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may

result in serious personal injury.

11. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.

12. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in power tools
with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.

13. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.

14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

15. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

16. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is

unstable and may lead to loss of control.

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17. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

18. Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool
that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced.

19. Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

20. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

21. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Do not
use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired.

22. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any

other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

23. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on
another tool.

SERVICE

24. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

25. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions

in the

follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

“Maintenance”

section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR ROUTERS

1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where
the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with “live” wire

will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

2. WARNING: Under no circumstance is the Router base ever to be removed from

the Router in order to use bits that are too large to use with the base assembly
attached. The removal of the Router base and using the Router “Free Hand” can lead

to SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.

3. WARNING: This Router has sharp, fast-moving parts.

MISUSE CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.

• Never operate the router if the clear plastic cover is not in place.

• Never touch the bit, collet or any other moving parts while the trimmer is in

operation.

• Never lay the trimmer down until it has stopped rotating completely.

Warning #3 continued on page 5

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