Triton TSA 001 - Manual (Page 7)

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• Rest the front of the baseplate on the workpiece
with your pencil mark aligned with the correct
sighting notch. Ensure the blade is not touching
the workpiece.
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands, as shown,
and press the trigger. When the saw motor
reaches full rotational speed, guide the saw
smoothly along the cut line.
• Maintain a consistent feed rate - too fast may
put excessive strain on the motor, too slow
may burnish your workpiece. Avoid any sudden
movements of the saw.
• When cutting veneered board or wood less than
20mm thick, set the blade to protrude 5 - 10mm
through the work. This will reduce splintering.
When cutting thicker wood, set the blade to
maximum depth to reduce kickback.
• Wherever possible, avoid 'free-hand' cutting. It
is much safer and more accurate to cut with the
saw guided by a clamped-on batten, or by fitting
the saw to a Triton Workcentre or Compact
Saw Table. When cutting 'free-hand', mark out
a straight cutting line, which can be used as a
guide, avoiding the possibility of the saw drifting
during operation.
• To avoid movement of the workpiece, use
clamps wherever possible. Never perform any
cuts on a workpiece held in the hand.
• Large panels and long pieces must be well
supported close to both sides of the cut to
avoid pinching and kickback. Ensure the saw is
positioned with the wider part of the baseplate
resting on the larger piece, or on the piece with
the best support.
• Prevent kickback by ensuring that you move the
saw in a straight line. Ensure that your blade is
in good order and that the cut does not close in
on the blade. If necessary, use a wedge or 3mm
spacer in the cut to prevent it closing. Release
the trigger if the saw gives any sign of stalling
but do not remove the saw until the blade stops
spinning.
• Avoid cutting nails, screws etc. by inspecting
your workpiece and removing any fasteners prior
to cutting.
• If unusual noise or odour occurs during operation
stop the saw immediately and contact an
authorised Triton Saw Repair Centre.
Assembly / Operation
OPERATION
RIPPING GUIDE
• The Ripping Guide (5) can be used on the left or
the right of the blade, as shown. Using the guide
provides accurate cuts without the need to work
'free-hand' following pencil lines.
• Locate the guide into the mounting slots at the
front of the baseplate and tighten the thumb
screw to lock it at the desired cut width. For
maximum width setting, the thumb screw
can be relocated to the inner or outer clamp
location.
SIGHTING NOTCHES
• Two sets of sighting notches near the front
of the baseplate provide guidance when
performing 'free-hand' cuts following a pencil
line. Use the longer, narrower notches for 90°
cuts and the shorter notches for 45° cuts. Sight
along either edge of the notch, depending on
which side of the line you wish to cut.
• Use the second set of notches, closer to the
saw blade, to confirm the alignment of your saw
during the cut.