Triton TCM PL - Manual (Page 7)

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Gouging at end – caused by the edge of one or all blades
protruding too far in relation to the rear base line.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT
CAUTION. Always ensure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged from the
power supply before making
adjustments or installing or
removing blades.
Rotate the Depth Adjustment
Knob (5) clockwise for a
deeper cut and anti-clockwise
for a shallower cut.
The numbers on the ring
under the depth adjustment
knob indicate the depth of cut.
Example, when ‘1’ is next to the pointer on the front of
the planer, the depth of cut is approximately 1mm. If it is
necessary to accurately determine the depth of cut, plane
a scrap piece of wood, measure the difference in thickness
and adjust the setting if necessary.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
CAUTION. Before plugging
the machine into the power
socket always check that the
On/Off Switch (1) and
Lock-Off Button (7) work
properly.
1. Plug in the machine and
grip the tool with your
thumb on the On/Off
Switch (1).
2. Push Lock-Off Button (7)
forward and press in the
On/Off Switch (1) with the
thumb of the hand gripping
the tool. You can release
the finger hold on the
Lock-Off Button (7) once
the planer has started.
3. To stop the tool, release the thumb hold on the On/Off
Switch (1).
4. In order to restart the machine, it is necessary to operate
both the Lock-Off Button (7) and the On/Off Switch (1).
This is an important safety feature that helps prevent
accidental operation of the planer. Only when you release
the thumb hold on the On/Off Switch (1) will the planer
stop.
PLANING
1. Rest the Movable Front Base (4) flat on the workpiece
surface without the blades making any contact with
the workpiece.
2. Switch on the tool and
wait for the blades to
reach full speed.
3. Move the tool gently
forward by applying
pressure on the front of
the tool at the start of
the planing action using
the Secondary Handle
(6). Towards the end of
the planing stroke, apply
pressure, with your hand on the Main Handle (2), at the
rear of the tool.
4. Push the planer beyond the edge of the workpiece
without tilting it downwards.
NOTE. Planing is easier if you incline the workpiece slightly
away from you so that you plane ‘downhill’.
5. The rate of planing and the depth of cut determine the
quality of the finish. For rough cutting, you can increase
the depth of cut, however to achieve a good finish you
will need to reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool
more slowly.
CAUTION. Moving the machine too fast may cause a poor
quality of cut and can damage the blades or the motor.
Moving the machine too slowly may burn or mar the cut.
The proper feed rate will depend on the type of material
being cut and the depth of the cut. Practice first on a scrap
piece of material to gauge the correct feed rate and the cut
dimensions.
CAUTION. Always use two hands to hold the planer.
CAUTION. Where possible, clamp the workpiece to
the bench.
6. Between operations, the planer can be placed on a flat
surface with the Blade Protection Foot (13) hinged down
to support the planer, keeping the blades clear of the
surface.
CHAMFERING AND REBATING
1. To make a chamfered or rebate cut as shown in fig.1, first
align one of the three ‘v’ grooves (fig.2) in the Movable
Front Base (4) of the planer with the corner edge of the
workpiece.
Setting Up
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