Triton TTS 1400 - Manual (Page 8)

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Assembling and fixing the track
• For guidance on assembling and securing the track and
use of other accessories, please see the ‘Accessories’
section of this manual. Pages 10-11
Using the fine adjustment cams
• The Fine Adjustment Cams (9 and 15) enable you to
remove excessive play between the track and the saw
to ensure cutting accuracy as the saw moves along the
track
1. Loosen the knobs securing the front and rear Fine
Adjustment Cams (9 and 15)
2. Place the saw in the track
3. Adjust the cam levers so that they remove excessive
play, then re-tighten the knobs to secure the levers in
position
NOTE: The cams are fully engaged when the levers are at
the rear of their slots
Anti-kickback
• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to
lift up and out of the workpiece towards the operator
• The anti-kickback feature on this saw prevents injury
to the user if the saw unexpectedly kicks back
1. Rotate the Anti-Kickback Knob to the ‘0’ position
(before you place the saw in the track)
2. When you slide the saw onto the guide rail of the track,
the anti-kickback feature is automatically engaged
NOTE: If kickback does occur, check that the guide rail is
not damaged before continuing with the cut
CUTTING
IMPORTANT
• Check that the workpiece and track are properly
supported and secured so that movement cannot occur
whilst the saw is in operation
• Always hold the machine with both hands using the
front and rear handles
• Always push the saw forwards. NEVER pull the saw
backwards towards you
• Wear all safety equipment required to use this tool.
See ‘Safety’
1. Check that the Track Lock (14) and Anti-Kickback Knob
(10) are in the ‘0’ position
2. Engage the front of the saw in the track
3. For a bevel cut, lock the saw to the track by rotating
the Track Lock (14) to the ‘I’ position
4. Rotate the Mode Selection Lever (20) to
free plunge position or scribe mode
for a scribe cut
5. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and squeeze the
Trigger Switch (5)
6. Allow the blade to reach full speed, then depress the
Plunge Lock Button (2) and plunge the blade to your set
depth
7. Push the saw forward along the track to engage the
blade with the workpiece and start the cut
8. Maintain a consistent feed rate - too fast may put
excessive strain on the motor, while too slow may
burnish your workpiece. Avoid any sudden movements
of the saw
9. After completing the cut, release the trigger switch
and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before
removing the saw from the track
Making bevel cuts
IMPORTANT: When making bevel cuts it is essential to
lock the saw in the track:
1. Rotate the Track Lock (14) to the ‘I’ position to lock the
saw in the track
Making plunge cuts
1. Use the Width of Cut Indicators (23) to position the saw
on the track where you need the blade to engage the
workpiece
2. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and squeeze the
Trigger Switch (5)
3. Allow the blade to reach full speed, then depress the
Plunge Lock Button (2) and pivot the saw forward to
plunge the blade into the workpiece to the set depth
4. Make your cut, again using the width of cut indicators
as a guide to when to raise the saw from the workpiece
5. Allow the blade to come to a complete stop before
removing the saw from the track
Operating Instructions
Type of material Speed setting
Solid wood (hard or soft) 4-6
Chipboard 5-6
Laminated wood,
blockboard, veneered
& coated board
2-5
Hardboard 1-4
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