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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
retighten the knobs to secure the levers in position
Note: The cams are fully engaged when the levers are in their centre
position.
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 Device (10) 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 automatically engages
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 Device (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
WARNING: 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 at
the site 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
Using the Optional Accessories
Triton Track Pack & Connectors (TTSTP)
The Track Pack includes:
• 2 x 700mm / 27-
9
⁄16" lengths of track for optimum performance of the
Triton Plunge Saw
• 2 x Track Connectors TTSTC
Note: each connector consists of two parts.
Preparing the track
• Before first use it is necessary to trim the rubber kerf strip running
along one edge of each length of track
1. Secure the track to a suitable piece of scrap timber
2. Set the saw to scribe mode (see instructions earlier in this manual)
3. Perform a cut along the full length of the track. This will trim the kerf
strip to the exact size required for the saw
4. Dispose of the waste rubber strip
Maintaining the track
• Before first use and from time to time as needed, apply a light spray of
lubricant so that the saw will glide smoothly along the length of
the track
• Do not allow dust, shavings or other debris to build up on the track
Connecting lengths of track
• Using the track connectors supplied in the track pack, you can connect
lengths of track for long cuts
• Each track connector comprises a spacer and an expansion bar with
hex screws
• Assemble each connector by fitting the spacer to the side of the
expansion bar opposite the heads of the hex screws (See Fig 00)
1. Thread one track connector into the lower clamp channel (on the
underside of a length of track)
2. Ensure that the heads of the hex screws are facing away from the track
and therefore accessible
3. Position the connector half way into the channel so that two hex screws
are within the channel and two exposed
4. Tighten the two hex screws in the channel to secure the connector to
the track
5. Now repeat this procedure, threading the second connector into the
upper clamp channel (on the face of the track)
6. Again, ensure the heads of the hex screws are accessible, and secure
the connector in position by tightening the hex screws
7. Thread the second track onto the free ends of the connectors so that
the two ends of track abut
8. Tighten the hex screws to secure the second length of track to the first
Work Clamps (TTSWC)
Triton Track Clamps are ideal for clamping track quickly and securely to
the workpiece for fast, accurate cutting
1. Place the track on the workpiece and align it along the cutting line
2. Thread the thin top arm of one clamp into the lower clamp channel
(running along the underside of the track)
3. Pump the clamp handle to raise and secure the grip to the underside
of the workpiece
4. Repeat the procedure at the other end of the track
Note: Clamps can also be inserted into the upper clamp channel (on the
face of the track).
IMPORTANT: Ensure the workpiece is properly supported close to the
cut line. See ‘Workpiece support’ in the saw section of this manual.
T-Square (TTSTS)
• The T-Square provides an efficient way to ensure the track is set at 90°
to the workpiece for perfectly square cuts
• It is particularly useful for ensuring consistency when cutting multiple
strips from a single piece of material
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