Triton AJA 150 - Manual (Page 4)

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Fitting your jigsaw
To fit your jigsaw to the mounting plate use the
Coach Bolts (F), and only use the top Clamps (I),
as shown in Fig.4. Use the Washers (K), Spring
Washers (G) and Wing Nuts (J).
The jigsaw blade should be positioned centrally in
its small slot in the mounting plate.
If the size or shape of your jigsaw base is
unusual, you may need to relocate one or more
of the clamps by drilling the mounting plate.
Alternatively, drill holes in the base of your jigsaw
and bolt it directly to the plate.
Only use the jigsaw upside down in conjunction
with the Triton Router & Jigsaw Table.
If the router has a square or rectangular base it
may be necessary to reposition one or more of
the locators until all four top clamps can be fitted.
See 'Possible fitting problems' below.
Note that the four clamps should be spaced
as equally as possible around the router base.
Once the locators are correctly positioned, use a
spanner to securely tighten the hex nuts. Place
the Top Clamps (I) over the coach bolts and
hook them into the locators. Note that the bent
portions of the top clamps angle downwards.
The top clamps are secured by the Wing Nuts
(J), after first placing the Washers (K) and then
the Spring Washers (G) onto the coach bolts, as
shown in Fig.2.
Remove the alignment disc from the cutter shank
and store it for possible future use.
Possible fitting problems
In cases where a router base obstructs the
clamping positions, it is possible to slightly
modify a clamp by filing off a corner until it clears
the obstruction.
In rare cases where it is still impossible to fit
all four clamps, even with modifications, it may
be necessary to re-locate one or more of the
clamps. Sometimes the jigsaw mounting slots
can be used. Alternatively, drill a new hole or
holes in the mounting plate.
If your router has a large D-handle, angle the
handle diagonally across the mounting plate.
Overhead routing
Insert the mounting plate into the bearing
channels of the workcentre and spray some
lubricant into the channels to ensure a smooth
slide. The main table of the workcentre is used to
support material when overhead routing.
If the router cutter does not reach the workpiece
at full cutter depth. Do not raise the table. Use
flat packing to raise the workpiece.
WARNING: If the table has been raised ensure
it is lowered when refitting the saw. Failure
to lower the table could result in the saw
cutting into the subframe bars under the
blade slot.
Cross trenching
When working with long, wide or heavy pieces,
such as shelving, cupboard sides etc., cross
trench as shown in Fig.3.
Where possible, clamp the workpiece in place
to avoid movement during cuts. Use the on/off
switch on the workcenter instead of the router
switch. When making a cut, push the mounting
plate not the router.
Prior to starting work, and after each new
set-up, slide the assembled mounting plate the
full length of the cutting area to ensure that the
cutter does not make contact with any part of the
workcentre.
For deep trenches, make two or three shallow
passes instead of one deep pass. This will result
in a smoother, more accurate finish and will also
extend the service life of the router cutters.
Angled trenching
When angle trenching (for louvres, steps, etc.)
remove the workstops or crosscut fence and
clamp a straight wooden guide across the table
at the required angle. When possible clamp the
workpiece to the table.
Stopped trenches
Clamp a piece of scrap wood to the bearing
channel to act as a stop block for 'blind' or
'stopped' trenches.
Setting up Setting up
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