Triton TDJ 600 - Manual (Page 9)

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1. Hold the body of the machine with one hand so that
your thumb rests on the On/Off Switch
2. Align the guides on the Plexiglass Viewer (2) with
the pencil marks on the workpiece and position the
dowelling jointer in readiness to
drive the holes
3. Position the machine against
the workpiece so that the Front
Face (10) and the underside
of the Fence (1) are fully in
contact with the workpiece
4. Press down on the front of the
fence with the fingers of your
other hand to hold the machine in position, and check
there are no gaps under the front face or underside of
the fence. Move your hand back to the Handle (3) so
the tool is held securely
NOTE: It may be necessary to secure the tool by applying
pressure on the Fence (1) rather than holding the Handle
(3) to ensure the tool stays in the same position on the
wood, especially if the gripper pins are set submerged
below the front face surface.
NOTE: It may also be necessary to apply pressure if you
are using a non-slip mat to secure the workpiece, which
requires more downward pressure on the workpiece. Only
do so if you are comfortable holding the tool with only one
hand on the main body. Ideally both hands should be used
to hold the tool during operation with the workpiece firmly
clamped to the work surface for maximum safety.
5. In one smooth movement, slide your thumb down and
forward to activate the motor and push the body of
the machine forward so that
the drill bits penetrate the
workpiece
6. Push the body of the machine
forward as far as it will go,
until arrested by the depth stop
on the Depth Adjustment Guide
(8) to create the desired holes
in the correct positions
7. While keeping the tool powered, allow the body of the
tool to return to its original position, removing the drill
bits from the workpiece. Hold the tool securely with
both hands while doing so
8. Once the drill bits have exited the holes, release the
On/Off Switch (12) by applying light pressure to the
rear of the on/off switch
NOTE: The Return Spring (20) will cause the body to move
automatically back to the rest position, withdrawing the
drill bits from the workpiece, while still applying some
pressure to the front face and fence. The operator should
carefully control the exit of the drill bits, taking care to
maintain the tool in exactly the same position in relation to
the holes drilled
9. Once the drill bits are clear of the workpiece and
have stopped rotating, lift the machine away from the
workpiece
NOTE: It is recommended to practice using the dowelling
jointer on scrap pieces of wood first so you can fully
understand how it operates
MAKING 90° JOINTS
• In order to drill the corresponding holes in the face
of the joining workpiece, the machine needs to be
positioned perpendicular to that face
• It is recommended that you work with the machine
bearing down on the workpiece, so that the weight of
the machine works with the direction of operation, as
opposed to attempting to drive
holes upwards from below the
workpiece
• If you need to drill holes too far
from an edge, configure the
jointer so that both the fence
and front face are level with
each other. The jointer can now
rest vertically on a surface and
be positioned freely - even on
large workpieces. Make sure
the gripper pins are submerged
to prevent damage to the
wood surface if necessary and
ensure the tool is secure in
position before drilling
DRIVING MULTIPLE JOINTS
The dowel jointer is fitted with
Jig Teeth (11) and a Jig Teeth Bar
(14) which enable fast drilling of
holes when using a dowel jig or
template (not supplied)
• The use of such a jig or
template allows rapid drilling
of accurate holes and can speed up the process of
cabinet making. It is also ideal for creating shelving
holes at regularly spaced intervals
1. Clamp the jig or template to
the workpiece exactly in the
required position after careful
measuring
2. Set up the dowel jointer to use
either the Jig Teeth Bar (14)
or the Jig Teeth (11) with the
dowel jig or template
NOTE: Make sure the correct drilling depth, fence angle
and fence height are set
3. Drill the required holes by inserting the jig teeth of the
dowel jointer with the teeth slots of the dowel jig or
template, and then operate the tool as normal
Operation
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