Triton AJA 150 User Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions / Setting Up

WARNING. Read all safety warnings

and all instructions. Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions my result in

electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save these instructions for future use.
1. WORK AREA SAFETY
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

and dark areas invite accidents.

b. Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools

create sparks which may ignite the dust or

fumes.

c. Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can cause

loss of control.

2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING.

The rating plate on your tool may

show symbols. These represent important

information about the product or instructions

on its use. Ensure your mains supply voltage is

the same as your tool rating plate voltage.

a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use

adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power

tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets

will reduce the risk of electric shock.

b. Ensure that extension cables used with this

planer have the right ampere rating for your

planer and are in safe electrical condition.

Completely unwind cable drum extensions to

avoid potential overheating.

c. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges

and refrigerators. There is an increased risk

of electric shock if your body is earthed or

grounded.

d. Do not abuse the power lead. Never use the

power lead for carrying, pulling or unplugging

the power tool. Keep the power lead away

from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

Damaged or entangled leads increase the risk

of electric shock.

e. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool

will increase the risk of electric shock. e. If

operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use an extension lead suitable

for outdoor use and a residual current device

(RCD) protected supply to reduce the risk of

electric shock

3. PERSONAL SAFETY
a. Do not use power tools while you are tired

or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or

medication. A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury.

b. Always use safety equipment: wearing eye

protection, hearing protection, dust mask,

gloves, non-slip safety shoes and hard hat,

used in appropriate conditions will reduce

personal injuries.

c. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Do not

wear loose clothing, neckties, jewellery, or

other items which may become caught. Wear

non-slip footwear or where appropriate,

footwear with protective toe caps. Long hair

should be covered or tied back.

d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key

left attached to a rotating part of the power

tool may result in personal injury.

e. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch

is in the ‘Off’ position before plugging in.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the

switch or connecting to power with the switch

on the ‘On’ position invites accidents.

f. If devices are provided for the collection of

dust particles, ensure these are connected

and correctly used. Use of these devices can

reduce dust related hazards.

g. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
h. After long working periods, external metal

parts and accessories may be hot.

i. Do not over-reach. Keep secure footing and

balance at all times. This enables better

control of the power tool in unexpected

situations.

4. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
WARNING.

Before connecting a tool to a

power source (mains socket power point

receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure that the

voltage supply is the same as that specified

on the nameplate of the tool. A power source

with a voltage greater than that specified for

the tool can result in serious injury to the user,

as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, do

not plug in the tool. Using a power source with

a voltage less than the nameplate rating is

harmful to the motor.

a. Using the correct power tool for your

application will be safer and produce better

results at the rate for which it was designed.

b. Do not use the power tool if the ‘On/Off’

switch is not working correctly. Power tools

that cannot be controlled by the switch are

dangerous and must be repaired prior to use.

c. Disconnect the plug from the power source

before making any adjustments, changing

accessories or storing power tools. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the power tool accidentally.

d. Do not force the tool, or use it for a purpose

for which it was not designed, let it work at

a reasonable speed. Overloading will occur if

too much pressure is applied, and the motor

slows, resulting in a poor quality result and

possible damage to the motor.

e. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of

untrained users. Store power tools out of

reach of children, and do not allow persons

who are unfamiliar with the product or these

instructions to operate the power tool.

f. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment,

binding or breakage of moving parts, and any

other condition that may affect the operation

of the power tool. If damaged, have the power

tool repaired before use. Accidents are caused

by poorly maintained power tools.

g. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Correctly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting

edges are less likely to bind and are easier to

control.

h. Use the power tool, accessories and tool

bits in accordance with these instructions

and in the manner intended for the particular

type of power tool, taking into account the

working conditions and the work to be carried

out. Failure to use the tool for its intended

purposes could result in a hazardous situation

and may invalidate the warranty.

5. SERVICE
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified

repair technician, using only identical

replacement parts. This will ensure that the

safety of the power tool is maintained.

Fitting your router
The Alignment Disc (B) provides easy and

accurate positioning of the router on the

Mounting Plate (A).
First fit a straight cutter to your router. The

alignment disc fits onto a

⁄

" shank cutter, but

if you are fitting a

⁄

" or a

⁄

" shank cutter, use

the appropriate Adaptor Ring (C or D), located in

the sides of the disc. The adaptor ring fits into

the centre of the alignment disc. It should be

fitted to the cutter shank before fitting the cutter

to the router.
Fit the mounting plate into the bearing channels

of the workcentre.
Set the router height so that the cutter shank

protrudes through the hole in the mounting plate.

Push the alignment disc onto the shank of the

cutter and lock it into the centred position.
Manoeuvre the router until you are able to clip

the disc into the hole in the mounting plate. The

router is now exactly centred over the hole in the

plate.

Fit the four Router Locators (E) to the longer

slots in the plate, using the four Coach Bolts (F),

Spring Washers (G) and Hex Nuts (H), as shown

in Fig.1.

Note that the lower lip of each locator

should fit hard up against the side of the router

base. Do not completely tighten the hex nuts yet.
If the router has a round base you should now

be able to rotate the router until there are four

clear positions on the top edge of the base for

fitting the top clamps. The router handles may

overhand the edges of the plate, try to keep this

overhang to a minimum.

SETTING UP

Fig.1.