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Saw operation – Triton TA184CSL User Manual

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Warnings:

Avoid free-hand cutting. It is much safer

and more accurate to cut with the saw guided

by the parallel cutting guide or a clamped on

batten. If cutting free-hand, always mark a

straight cutting line and keep the saw from

wandering away from it.

Never perform any cuts on a workpiece held

in the hand. Make sure the workpiece cannot

move during the cut, using clamps wherever

possible.

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. (Use a small

wedge or 3mm spacer in the cut to prevent

it closing if you’re cutting difficult material).

Release the trigger if the saw gives any sign

of stalling but do not remove the saw until the

blade

stops spinning.

CUTTING

1. Rest the front of the baseplate on the

workpiece with your pencil mark aligned with

the sighting device. Ensure the blade is not

touching the workpiece.

2. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and

engage the trigger. When the saw motor

reaches full rotational speed, guide the

saw smoothly along the cut line.

3. 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.

4. After completing your cut, release the trigger

switch and allow the blade to come to a

complete stop. Do not remove the saw from the

workpiece while the blade

is moving.

Cutting veneered board
When cutting veneered board or wood less than

20mm thick, set the blade to protrude 5-10mm

through the work and cut with the good face

down. This will reduce splintering on the good

face of your workpiece. When cutting thicker

wood, set the blade to maximum depth to reduce

kickback.

Making a Pocket cut
1. Adjust the depth of cut as required.
2. Adjust the bevel setting to 0˚.
3. Raise the blade guard lever (12) to expose

the saw blade, firmly rest the front of the

base flat against the work piece with the rear

handle raised so the blade does not touch the

workpiece.

4. With the blade just clearing the workpiece, start

the saw and wait

for it to reach full speed (approximately

2 seconds).

5. Slowly plunge the blade into the workpiece,

using the front of the saw baseplate as a pivot

point.

As soon as the

blade starts cutting the material, release

the lower blade guard lever.

6. Commence cutting in a

forward direction to the

end of the cut.

7. After completing your

cut, release the trigger

switch and allow the

blade to come to a

complete stop.

Do not remove the saw from

the workpiece while the blade

is moving.

If the corners of your pocket cut are

not completely cut through, use a

jigsaw or hand saw to finish the corners.

This saw will fit comfortably into most

saw benches.

SAW OPERATION

Saw Operation

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