HERCULES HE041 Variable Speed Fixed Base Router with Plunge Base Kit Owner’s Manual

m. Do not depress the spindle lock when  

starting or during operation.  

g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits  

etc. in accordance with these instructions,  

taking into account the working conditions  

and the work to be performed. Use of the  

power tool for operations different from those  

intended could result in a hazardous situation.  

n. Do not leave the tool unattended when  

it is plugged into an electrical outlet.  

Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its  

electrical outlet before leaving.  

h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces  

dry, clean and free from oil and grease.  

Slippery handles and grasping surfaces  

do not allow for safe handling and control  

of the tool in unexpected situations.  

o. This product is not a toy.  

Keep it out of reach of children.  

p. People with pacemakers should consult their  

physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in  

close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause  

pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.  

In addition, people with pacemakers should:  

• Avoid operating alone.  

5. Service  

a. Have your power tool serviced by a  

qualified repair person using only identical  

replacement parts. This will ensure that  

the safety of the power tool is maintained.  

• Do not use with Power Switch locked on.  

• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid  

electrical shock.  

b. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.  

These carry important safety information.  

If unreadable or missing, contact  

• Properly ground power cord.  

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)  

should also be implemented – it prevents  

sustained electrical shock.  

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q. The warnings, precautions, and instructions  

discussed in this instruction manual cannot  

cover all possible conditions and situations  

that may occur. It must be understood by the  

operator that common sense and caution are  

factors which cannot be built into this product,  

but must be supplied by the operator.  

6. Safety instructions for routers  

a. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping  

surfaces only, because the cutter may contact  

its own cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make  

exposed metal parts of the power tool “live”  

and could give the operator an electric shock.  

b. Use clamps or another practical way to secure  

and support the workpiece to a stable platform.  

Holding the work by your hand or against the body  

leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.  

4. Power tool use and care  

a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct  

power tool for your application. The correct  

power tool will do the job better and safer  

at the rate for which it was designed.  

c. Let bit cool before touching, changing  

or adjusting it. Bits heat up dramatically  

while in use, and can burn you.  

b. Do not use the power tool if the switch  

does not turn it on and off. Any power  

tool that cannot be controlled with the switch  

is dangerous and must be repaired.  

d. Verify that the work surface has no  

hidden utility lines before cutting.  

7. Vibration Safety  

c. Disconnect the plug from the power  

source and/or remove the battery pack,  

if detachable, from the power tool before  

making any adjustments, changing  

This tool vibrates during use.  

Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may  

cause temporary or permanent physical injury,  

particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.  

To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:  

accessories, or storing power tools.  

Such preventive safety measures reduce the  

risk of starting the power tool accidentally.  

a. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for  

an extended period should first be examined  

by a doctor and then have regular medical  

check-ups to ensure medical problems are not  

being caused or worsened from use. Pregnant  

women or people who have impaired blood  

circulation to the hand, past hand injuries,  

nervous system disorders, diabetes, or  

d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of  

children and do not allow persons unfamiliar  

with the power tool or these instructions  

to operate the power tool. Power tools are  

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  

e. Maintain power tools and accessories.  

Check for misalignment or binding of moving  

parts, breakage of parts and any other  

condition that may affect the power tool’s  

operation. If damaged, have the power tool  

repaired before use. Many accidents are  

caused by poorly maintained power tools.  

Raynaud’s Disease should not use this tool.  

If you feel any symptoms related to vibration  

(such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue  

fingers), seek medical advice as soon as possible.  

b. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces  

the blood supply to the hands and fingers,  

increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.  

f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly  

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges  

are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  

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c. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the  

vibration effects on the user.  

Double Insulated Tools: Tools  

with Two Prong Plugs  

d. Use tools with the lowest vibration  

when there is a choice.  

e. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.  

f. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping  

safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.  

g. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as  

explained in this manual. If any abnormal  

vibration occurs, stop use immediately.  

Grounding  

Outlets for 2-Prong Plug  

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND  

DEATH FROM INCORRECT  

GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION:  

1. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not  

require grounding. They have a special  

double insulation system which satisfies  

OSHA requirements and complies with  

the applicable standards of Underwriters  

Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard  

Association, and the National Electrical Code.  

Check with a qualified electrician if you  

are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly  

grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug  

provided with the tool. Never remove the grounding  

prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the  

power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it  

repaired by a service facility before use. If the plug  

will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed  

by a qualified electrician.  

2. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the  

120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration.  

(See Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)  

Extension Cords  

Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs 1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.  

Double Insulated tools can use either  

a two or three wire extension cord.  

2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases,  

you must use a heavier gauge extension cord.  

Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire  

causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of  

power and possible tool damage. (See Table A.)  

3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the  

greater the capacity of the cord. For example,  

a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current  

than a 16 gauge cord. (See Table A.)  

3-Prong Plug and Outlet  

4. When using more than one extension cord to make  

1. Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three  

up the total length, make sure each cord contains at  

wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The plug  

least the minimum wire size required. (See Table A.)  

must be connected to a properly grounded outlet.  

If the tool should electrically malfunction or break  

down, grounding provides a low resistance path to  

carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk  

of electric shock. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)  

5. If you are using one extension cord for more  

than one tool, add the nameplate amperes  

and use the sum to determine the required  

minimum cord size. (See Table A.)  

2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through 6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make  

the green wire inside the cord to the grounding  

system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must  

be the only wire connected to the tool’s grounding  

system and must never be attached to an electrically  

“live” terminal. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)  

sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in  

Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.  

7. Make sure the extension cord is properly wired  

and in good electrical condition. Always replace  

a damaged extension cord or have it repaired  

by a qualified electrician before using it.  

3. The tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet,  

properly installed and grounded in accordance with  

all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should  

look like those in the preceding illustration.  

8. Protect the extension cords from sharp objects,  

excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.  

(See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)  

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