POWERTEC 71755 Safety Power Tool Paddle Switch for Router

POWERTEC 71755 Safety Power Tool Paddle Switch 120V — Emergency Stop, Plug-and-Play, Router Tables & Table Saws POWERTEC USA 120V • 1/2 HP / 9A • UL APPROVED • PLUG-AND-PLAY • LARGE RED EMERGENCY STOP • 5.5 FT + 1.5 FT CORDS INCLUDED Safety Power Tool Paddle Switch — 120V Emergency Stop (71755) Emergency Stop Where You Need It — Not Where It Ended Up.

Most benchtop routers and table saws ship with a switch that ends up in an awkward spot — underneath the table, behind the fence, or anywhere other than where your hands are when something goes wrong. The POWERTEC 71755 fixes that: a large-paddle safety switch with a color-coded green START / red STOP layout that mounts anywhere on your bench or cabinet face, puts an emergency shutoff within easy reach at all times, and installs in minutes with no wiring required.

Rated at 1/2 HP / 9 amps at 120V and UL approved, the 71755 is a plug-and-play safety upgrade for routers, table saws, drill presses, band saws, and other single-phase 120V shop tools. The female cord accepts the tool's power plug; the male cord runs to your wall outlet. Flip the red paddle with a knee, a hip, or the back of your hand — the machine stops.

At a Glance 120VSingle Phase / Dual Voltage 9A1/2 HP at 120V Continuous ULApproved to UL Standards 2Throws — Switches Hot & Neutral Setup — Three Steps, No Electrician Required 1 Mount the switch. Surface-mount the paddle switch on any convenient location — cabinet face, bench edge, or table leg. Choose a spot you can hit with your knee or hip without thinking. 2 Connect your tool. Plug your router, table saw, or other 120V tool into the included 1.5 ft female cord. Route the cord visible or hidden depending on your setup. 3 Plug into the wall. Run the 5.5 ft male cord to your wall outlet. That's it — no wiring, no electrician, no terminal blocks. Green paddle starts the tool; red paddle stops it. Compatible With Router Tables Table Saws Drill Press Band Saws Woodworking Machines

Also works as a replacement emergency stop for Craftsman, Shop Fox, Grizzly, and many other name-brand power tools. For single-phase 120V tools only — not for use with 240V or three-phase equipment.

Key Product Features:

• Large Red Emergency Stop Paddle: Oversized red paddle is easy to hit in any direction — knee, hip, elbow, or open palm. Sized and positioned for hands-free emergency activation when your hands are occupied at the tool.
• Color-Coded START / STOP: Green = on, red = off. No ambiguity under pressure. Large profile buttons are visible from across a typical shop bench setup.
• Plug-and-Play — No Wiring: Female cord accepts the tool plug; male cord goes to the wall. No terminal block connections, no conduit, no electrical panel work.
• 2-Throw Design: Switches both the hot and neutral conductors on the 120V line — complete circuit interruption, not just a single-leg break.
• Keyless Operation: No key required to restart — green paddle to start, red to stop. No hunting for a key if you need to restart quickly after a safe stop.
• Heavy-Duty Cords Included: 5.5 ft male cord to wall + 1.5 ft female cord to tool — both rated for workshop wear and tear.
• UL Approved: Tested and certified to UL safety standards for use in workshop environments.
• Surface Mount — Any Location: Install on cabinet face, bench edge, or table leg — wherever you can reach it fastest when it matters.

PRO TIP: Mount the switch at hip height on the front face of your router table cabinet, not at hand height. Hip and knee activation is faster than reaching for a switch when your hands are feeding stock — the whole point of the paddle design is that you can hit it without repositioning. If you're building a new table or cabinet, block out a dedicated switch mounting surface during the build rather than surface-mounting to a finished panel later. Where This Switch Gets Used Router table safety upgrade — stops the bit immediately without reaching under the table or behind the fence Table saw emergency shutoff — accessible stop paddle for solo shop operation where a second person can't kill power Drill press power management — on/off paddle in a convenient location instead of hunting for the machine's original switch Band saw control — large paddle for quick stops on resawing operations where hands stay on the workpiece Replacement stop switch — drop-in compatible with Craftsman, Shop Fox, Grizzly, and other name-brand machines that have worn or inaccessible factory switches Product Specifications

• SKU / Part Number: 71755
• Voltage: 120V — Single Phase, Dual Voltage Smart Switch
• Amperage Rating: 9 Amps at 120V (Continuous Load)
• Horsepower Rating: 1/2 HP at 120V
• Switch Type: 2-Throw — Switches Both Hot and Neutral
• Certification: UL Approved
• Included Cord 1: 5.5 ft Male Cord — 3-Prong Wall Plug
• Included Cord 2: 1.5 ft Female Cord — Accepts Tool Power Plug
• Wiring Required: None — Plug-and-Play
• Mount Type: Surface Mount — Any Convenient Surface
• Compatible Tools: Routers, Table Saws, Drill Press, Band Saws, Single-Phase 120V Woodworking Machines
• Brand Replacement Fit: Craftsman, Shop Fox, Grizzly, and Other Major Brands

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