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Triton PTA 001 Assembly & Operating Instructions

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PTA 001
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For instructions
on the 184mm saw
supplied with this
product
see page 27.
Follow these instructions for correct assembly and operation of this product.
When you've finished setting up use some scrap material to work your way through the "Accuracy
Tests" and "Operation" sections, studying the manual before making the cuts.
If lending or passing on this product to someone else, ensure they also study this manual before
use.
NOTE: "Front of the Saw Table" refers to the end which has the switchbox. The "left-hand & right-
hand side" are when viewed from the front.

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  • Page 1 PTA 001 ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For instructions on the 184mm saw supplied with this product see page 27. Follow these instructions for correct assembly and operation of this product. When you’ve finished setting up use some scrap material to work your way through the “Accuracy Tests”...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PARTS LAYOUT Safety Set-Up B Rear Legs (packed in Main Body) Removing and Fitting the Legs (B & C) 4 Fitting the Saw Slot Insert (J) Fitting the Trigger Strap (K) Removing the Saw Fitting the Saw Blade (N) E Captive Fitting the Rip Fence (D) C Front Legs (packed inside Rear Legs)

  • Page 3: Safety

    SAFETY - Observe the following rules at all times for safe, accurate work. 1. Never operate the saw hand-held while the down to 80mm, removing 10mm. You could set the Trigger Strap (K) is fitted. To avoid the potential fence at 7.5mm (allowing for a 2.5mm saw cut), but for personal injury ensure the trigger strap is you would be creating an uncontrolled narrow offcut removed before using the saw hand-held.

  • Page 4: Set-Up

    SET-UP Removing and Fitting the Legs Set up the unit in The front legs are stored inside the rear ones. Slide a well-lit, the front legs out, as shown above. (Note that the uncluttered locking holes (shown) must align for leg storage.) environment, Plug the Rear Legs (B) preferably on a...

  • Page 5: Fitting The Trigger Strap (K)

    Fitting the Trigger Strap (K) Never fit the trigger strap when using the saw hand-held. Before fitting the Trigger Strap (K) always ensure that the saw is not connected to the power and that the switchbox is in the “OFF” position. Wrap the trigger strap around the handgrip of the saw, with the hook &...

  • Page 6: Fitting The Rip Fence (D)

    3. Refit the outer arbor washer and while depressing the shaft lock button, tighten the arbor bolt firmly into position - turn against the direction of blade rotation. Ensure the blade seats flush between the inner and outer washers then tighten firmly with the spanner. Refit the saw to the saw table and turn the saw table upright.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Power

    Connecting the Power Before connecting the power, practice switching on Make sure the switch is “OFF”, plug the saw into and off. the female lead extending from the switchbox. Remove the tie from the saw power cord and Do not raise the Stop Plate. unravel it to remove any folds.

  • Page 8: Features & Functions

    FEATURES & FUNCTIONS The Rip Fence (D) The rip fence can be fitted to the left or right hand You can vary the tension of the fence locking levers side of the unit depending on which is most if locking is too firm or too loose. comfortable, or to suit certain cuts or jigs.

  • Page 9: Protractor (F)

    The Protractor (F) With the sandpaper face forward (away from you) Locking the Protractor (F) from Sliding guide the protractor strip into the slot at the front The protractor (F) can be locked against sliding in panel (switchbox end), and slide the protractor fully its’...

  • Page 10: Captive Push-Stick And Side Pressure Finger

    The Captive Push-Stick and Side Pressure Finger Side Pressure Finger Prepare the protractor for locking (T-bolt across the slot as in “The Protractor”) and fully extend the side The side pressure finger is on the inside face of the pressure finger. protractor (F), and when extended presses your wood against the fence, with the fence on the right hand side of the blade.

  • Page 11: Captive Push-Stick

    Captive Push-stick (E) The Captive Push-stick (E) slides along the tracks Position the push-stick (E) with the swing arm on the back face of the rip fence (D). The swing- either raised up, or resting on top of the workpiece arm rests against the front face of the fence, and in front of the overhead guard (H).

  • Page 12: The Overhead Guard (H)

    The Overhead Guard (H) The overhead guard (H) has hold-down fingers to prevent kick-back of the workpiece. Always ensure the guard is lowered until the fingers flex a little, and lightly press the workpiece down on the table. Hold down fingers FENCE SET ON THE RIGHT The bolt and knob on the overhead guard can be...

  • Page 13: Accuracy Tests

    ACCURACY TESTS Checking your Square First check to see if your square is accurate. Many Then flip the square over, press it against the are not, especially handyman quality adjustable straight edge again, and move the blade to the line. squares.
  • Page 14 Ripping Test Take a straight piece of wood at least 70mm wide and say 35mm thick. Place it flat on the table and lower the overhead guard to just above the workpiece. Lock the rip fence exactly parallel to the blade with a fence setting that will give you an off-cut of say 5mm [eg.

  • Page 15: Trouble-Shooting / Fine-Tuning

    TROUBLE-SHOOTING / FINE-TUNING Cuts out of square First check that the blade is square to the table and Loosen all 4 clamps knobs 2 full turns. make any necessary adjustments using the saws One at a time, release the nut with a 10mm bevel adjuster.

  • Page 16: Workpiece Jams

    Workpiece jams between the fence (D) and guard support (G) Use an accurate square to check that the vertical face of the rip fence is exactly square to the table at both ends. If necessary use a Philips-head screwdriver to adjust the jacking and pivot screws until the fence face is square.

  • Page 17: Basic Ripping

    “tail-out” support. The Triton Multi-Stand, shown, is perfectly suited to this application. Try to keep the workpiece moving, even slowly, during a long rip.

  • Page 18: Ripping Larger Sheets

    Lock the rip fence firmly with the same reading at For ripping up to 450mm off very large sheets, use both ends and adjust the overhead guard as low as one or two Triton Multi-Stands with a suitable possible. length of wood clamped in the head(s), to support the offcut.

  • Page 19: Planing A Face

    Planing a Face If planing a face wider than your maximum depth of cut, set up as described above, and make two planing cuts, turning the workpiece over (end-for-end) after the first cut. Use the side pressure finger and captive push-stick to control the workpiece. You won’t be able to use the safety guard for the first cut, so be especially careful, and keep fingers well clear of the blade area, even if your hands slip or the...

  • Page 20: Tongue And Grooving

    Tongue and Grooving Study the previous section on Edge Rebating, and Beware of trapped offcut then make two identical rebates from opposite faces of the workpiece. This will leave you with a central tongue. Always make the first two cuts into the narrower edge of the workpiece ...

  • Page 21: Taper Ripping

    If making splined right-angled joints ... or splined butt joints..cut all pieces from opposite faces, without changing the fence setting. This will ensure the grooves line up.When working with narrow wood, make sure the workpiece cannot jam in the blade slot (during or after the cut.

  • Page 22: Cross-Cutting

    WRONG With larger pieces, use a Triton Multi-Stand, and/or Do not use the fence as a stop unless reverse the fence and use a packer to support the a spacer block is fitted. See “Multiple Crosscutting”...

  • Page 23: Halving Joints & Tenons

    measure or a ruler to it, with “0” on the ruler being flush with the edge of the blade. Use the ruler to Sub-fence with stop cut pieces accurately to length, or to set a stop block fitted block. When attaching a sub-fence to the protractor, it’s best to use screws with suitable sized heads through the keyholes in the protractor face.

  • Page 24: Mitre Cutting Moulding

    Once you have established a true protractor adjustment, refer to “Trouble-shooting” (page 15) to adjust the protractor pointer position. If the wood is flat on both faces, cut the reverse mitre at the other end by turning the piece end-for- end, and lying it on it’s other face for the second cut.

  • Page 25: Cutting Sharp Points Or Wedges

    Keep the blade as low as possible. workpiece and removing the jammed off-cut. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Bevel Ripping Guide (BRA100) The optional Triton Bevel Ripping Guide enables accurate bevels and chamfers from 15˚ through 90˚, and makes use of the protractor for perfect compound mitres.

  • Page 26: Router Kit

    If the Router Kit is not stocked by your local retailer they can order it in on request. Alternatively, it can be ordered directly from Triton by phoning 1300 655 686. Mini Sliding Extension Table (ETA100) Fits quickly to the unit for a substantial increase in capacity.

  • Page 27: 184Mm Saw Instructions

    TSA 184 184mm (7 ”) Circular Saw OPERATING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS Motor Size: 1600W Blade Diameter:184mm (7 ”) Arbour: 16mm No load speed: 4800rpm Cut depth: 90˚ - 63mm (hand-held) 45˚ - 45m Cut depth: 90˚ - 55mm (saw table mounted) IMPORTANT: Before operating, carefully read and understand all instructions contained in this manual .

  • Page 28: Saw Safety

    6. Always have your workpiece securely Never fit high speed steel blades or abrasive clamped. Do not attempt to hold the workpiece discs (except Triton Sanding Discs). in your hand while cutting. Keep both hands on 15. Any damage should be repaired and carefully the saw handles.

  • Page 29: Saw Features And Functions

    SAW FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS WARNING! Disconnect the plug from the power source and remove the trigger strap (K) before assembling, making any adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Fitting & Removing the Saw Blade 1.

  • Page 30: Bevel Adjustment

    Bevel Adjustment IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to bevel the saw when mounted in the saw table. Ensure the tool is disconnected from power. Bevel angles can be set anywhere within the range -0˚ to 50˚. Loosen the bevel adjuster at the front of the saw then angle the saw body to the desired degree setting, as marked on the quadrant.

  • Page 31: Sighting The Cut Line

    Only consider using the saw free-hand operation stop the saw immediately and contact if, for some reason, it is not possible to perform the Triton. cut on the saw table. If cutting free-hand, always mark a straight cutting line and keep the saw from wandering away from it.

  • Page 32: Saw Maintenance

    • Triton Manufacturing & Design Co. will not be responsible for any damage or injury caused by unauthorised repair of the saw or by mishandling of the tool.

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