Manual Triton TTS 1400 (page 6 of 40) (English, German, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish)

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Intended Use

Circular saw for freehand and track-bound operation, performing light to medium-

duty plunge cuts into wooden ﬂoorboards, countertops, and similar materials.

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise

yourself with all its features and functions

• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition

• If any parts are missing or damaged, have such parts

replaced before attempting to use this tool

Before Use

Dust Extraction

• The saw is ﬁtted with a 35mm dia Dust Extraction Port (3) suitable for use with

Triton Dust Extraction System (TTSDES) or for connection to a vacuum system

• See page 8 for details of the Triton Dust Extraction System

Note: The 120V USA model has a 32mm (1-

⁄4") Dust Extraction Port.

Mode Selection

See image A

The mode selector barrel enables fast and easy setting of the major functions simply

by rotating the Mode Selection Lever (20) to the required mode of operation:

Blade change

Free plunge, for general cutting

Scribe, for a scribe cut of 2.5mm (3/32”) depth

For details of use, see the relevant section in this manual.

Workpiece support

• Large panels and long pieces must be well supported close to

both sides of the cut to avoid pinching and kickback

• Place the workpiece ‘best’ face down, so that if any splintering occurs,

it is more likely to occur on the face that is less visible

Operation

Setting scribe mode

Scribe mode locks the depth of cut at 2.5mm (3/32”). An initial scribe cut helps

to prevent friction on the blade, particularly when deep plunge cuts are required.

It is also useful for the initial cut on veneered or melamine laminates.

• Rotate the Mode Selection Lever (20) to Scribe position

• The plunge depth is now locked so that the blade cannot

be plunged deeper than 2.5mm (3/32”)

Setting depth of cut

See image B

• Depth of cut may be adjusted from 0 – 55mm (2-11/64”). The depth can

be set by direct reference to the depth scale, which has been calibrated to

take account of the track, so no additional calculation is required

• For best results, less than a full blade tooth should be visible below the workpiece

1. Loosen the Depth Lock (18) and move it along the depth scale

until the pointer aligns with the cut depth required

2. Tighten the Depth Lock ﬁrmly

3. The saw will now be able to plunge to the set depth (when in free plunge mode)

Note: When accuracy is critical, use a set square to check the

depth and make test cuts on a scrap piece of material.

Adjusting the bevel angle

See image C

• The bevel angle may be adjusted from 0° - 48°

1. Loosen the Front and Rear Bevel Locks (6 & 17)

2. Pivot the body of the saw until the bevel angle pointer adjacent to the Front

Bevel Lock aligns with the bevel angle required on the bevel scale

3. Tighten the Front and Rear Bevel Locks ﬁrmly

4. The saw is now secured ready for cutting at the bevel angle required

5. Note: When accuracy is critical, use a set square to check the

angle and make test cuts on a scrap piece of material

IMPORTANT: When making bevel cuts, it is essential to lock the saw

in the track. See ‘Making bevel cuts’ below for details.

Kickback Prevention &

Operator Safety

When used in the track, this plunge saw includes an integral anti-kickback device (see

‘Anti-kickback’ for details) to help prevent the saw lifting up out of the workpiece.

The following provides guidance on measures to prevent kickback occurring:

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 toward the operator.

Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures

or conditions and can be avoided by taking precautions as follows:

a. Maintain a ﬁrm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist

kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade but not in line

with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, however, if

precautions are taken, kickback forces can be controlled by the operator.

b. When the blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger

and hold the saw motionless in the workpiece until the blade comes to a complete stop.

Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade

is in motion. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of blade binding.

c. When restarting a saw within an incomplete cut, centre the saw blade in the kerf

and check that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material (a binding saw blade

may ‘propel upwards’ or kickback from the workpiece as the tool is restarted).

d. A large workpiece should be supported close to the line of the cut, and at the edge of the

panel, to prevent sagging. This will minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback.

e. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades

produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.

f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making

a cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.

g. Use extra caution when making a ‘plunge cut’ into existing walls or other

blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects causing kickback.

h. Check the lower guard before each use and do not use if it does not close freely,

ensuring that the blade does not touch any part of the guard or tool in all angles

and depths of cut. Never clamp or tie the lower guard in the open position.

i. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not

operating correctly, they must be serviced before use. The lower guard may operate

sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.

j. The lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as

‘plunge cuts’ and ‘compound cuts.’ Raise the lower guard by the retracting

handle and as soon as the blade enters the material, the lower guard must be

released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.

k. Ensure that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing the saw down.

An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to ‘propel backwards’, cutting

whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after the

switch is released. Do not use abrasive wheels, doing so will void the warranty.

l. If a circular saw features a riving knife it must be removed before plunge

cutting. A riving knife will interfere with a plunge cut causing kickback. The

riving knife must always be re-ﬁtted after plunge cutting. A circular saw with a

permanent, non-removable riving knife is NOT suitable for plunge cutting.

Product Familiarisation

1. Front Handle

2. Plunge Lock Button

3. Dust Extraction Port

4. Main Handle

5. Trigger Switch

6. Rear Bevel Lock

7. Speed Dial

8. Rear Parallel Guide Clamp

9. Rear Fine Adjustment Cam

10. Anti-Kickback Device

11. Brush Access Caps

12. Base Plate

13. Track Sight Panel

14. Track Lock

15. Front Fine Adjustment Cam

16. Front Parallel Guide Clamp

17. Front Bevel Lock

18. Depth Lock

19. Spindle Lock

20. Mode Selection Lever

21. Hex Key

22. Blade Housing

23. Width of Cut Indicators

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