Triton AJA 150 User Manual

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Fitting your jigsaw
To fit your jigsaw to the mounting plate use the

Coach Bolts (F), and only use the top Clamps (I),

as shown in Fig.4. Use the Washers (K), Spring

Washers (G) and Wing Nuts (J).

The jigsaw blade should be positioned centrally in

its small slot in the mounting plate.
If the size or shape of your jigsaw base is

unusual, you may need to relocate one or more

of the clamps by drilling the mounting plate.

Alternatively, drill holes in the base of your jigsaw

and bolt it directly to the plate.
Only use the jigsaw upside down in conjunction

with the Triton Router & Jigsaw Table.

If the router has a square or rectangular base it

may be necessary to reposition one or more of

the locators until all four top clamps can be fitted.

See 'Possible fitting problems' below.
Note that the four clamps should be spaced

as equally as possible around the router base.

Once the locators are correctly positioned, use a

spanner to securely tighten the hex nuts. Place

the Top Clamps (I) over the coach bolts and

hook them into the locators. Note that the bent

portions of the top clamps angle downwards.

The top clamps are secured by the Wing Nuts

(J), after first placing the Washers (K) and then

the Spring Washers (G) onto the coach bolts, as

shown in Fig.2.
Remove the alignment disc from the cutter shank

and store it for possible future use.

Possible fitting problems
In cases where a router base obstructs the

clamping positions, it is possible to slightly

modify a clamp by filing off a corner until it clears

the obstruction.
In rare cases where it is still impossible to fit

all four clamps, even with modifications, it may

be necessary to re-locate one or more of the

clamps. Sometimes the jigsaw mounting slots

can be used. Alternatively, drill a new hole or

holes in the mounting plate.

If your router has a large D-handle, angle the

handle diagonally across the mounting plate.

Overhead routing
Insert the mounting plate into the bearing

channels of the workcentre and spray some

lubricant into the channels to ensure a smooth

slide. The main table of the workcentre is used to

support material when overhead routing.

If the router cutter does not reach the workpiece

at full cutter depth. Do not raise the table. Use

flat packing to raise the workpiece.
WARNING: If the table has been raised ensure

it is lowered when refitting the saw. Failure

to lower the table could result in the saw

cutting into the subframe bars under the

blade slot.

Cross trenching
When working with long, wide or heavy pieces,

such as shelving, cupboard sides etc., cross

trench as shown in Fig.3.

Where possible, clamp the workpiece in place

to avoid movement during cuts. Use the on/off

switch on the workcenter instead of the router

switch. When making a cut, push the mounting

plate not the router.
Prior to starting work, and after each new

set-up, slide the assembled mounting plate the

full length of the cutting area to ensure that the

cutter does not make contact with any part of the

workcentre.
For deep trenches, make two or three shallow

passes instead of one deep pass. This will result

in a smoother, more accurate finish and will also

extend the service life of the router cutters.

Angled trenching
When angle trenching (for louvres, steps, etc.)

remove the workstops or crosscut fence and

clamp a straight wooden guide across the table

at the required angle. When possible clamp the

workpiece to the table.

Stopped trenches
Clamp a piece of scrap wood to the bearing

channel to act as a stop block for 'blind' or

'stopped' trenches.

Setting up

Fig.2

Fig.3.

Fig.4.