I do unplug however:
I had a minor accident even though I did unplug the router. Unfortunately while changing the bit I had inadvertantly bumped the switch to on. When I plugged the router in the starting torque caused it to tip off the bench and it fell to the floor. The router base was damaged and the bit was broken. Only my pride and wallet were hurt. I straightened the base and bought a new $29.00 bit.
No doubt the results would have been much more serious if I had not unplugged the router and it had started while I was changing the bit.
Lesson learned. I now check each time, that the tool I'm plugging in, is actually turned off.
Last edited by Charles Krieger; 08-09-2010 at 4:11 PM.
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