Intended Use; Unpacking Your Tool; Product Familiarisation - Triton TTS1400 Instrucciones De Uso

The manufacturer shall not be liable for any modiications made to the tool nor for any damage
resulting from such modiications.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors.
Kickback Prevention and Operator
Safety
When used in the track, this plunge saw includes an integral anti-kickback device (see 'Anti-
kickback' for details) to help prevent the saw lifting up out of the workpiece. The following
provides guidance on measures to prevent kickback occurring:
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an
uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator. Kickback is the result
of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking precautions as follows:
a. Maintain a irm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback
forces. Position your body to either side of the blade but not in line with the blade. Kickback
could cause the saw to jump backwards, however, if precautions are taken, kickback forces
can be controlled by the operator.
b. When the blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and
hold the saw motionless in the workpiece until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in
motion. Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
c. When restarting a saw within an incomplete cut, centre the saw blade in the kerf and check
that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material (a binding saw blade may 'propel
upwards' or kickback from the workpiece as the tool is restarted).
d. A large workpiece should be supported close to the line of the cut, and at the edge of the
panel, to prevent sagging. This will minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback.
e. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow
kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making a
cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
g. Use extra caution when making a 'plunge cut' into existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding blade may cut objects causing kickback.
h. Check the lower guard before each use and do not use if it does not close freely, ensuring
that the blade does not touch any part of the guard or tool in all angles and depths of cut.
Never clamp or tie the lower guard in the open position.
i. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating
correctly, they must be serviced before use. The lower guard may operate sluggishly due to
damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
j. The lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as 'plunge cuts'
and 'compound cuts.' Raise the lower guard by the retracting handle and as soon as the
blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
k. Ensure that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing the saw down. An
unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to 'propel backwards', cutting whatever is in
its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after the switch is released. Do
not use abrasive wheels, doing so will void the warranty.
l. If a circular saw features a riving knife it must be removed before plunge cutting. A riving
knife will interfere with a plunge cut causing kickback. The riving knife must always be
re-itted after plunge cutting. A circular saw with a permanent, non-removable riving knife
is NOT suitable for plunge cutting.

Product Familiarisation

1. Front Handle
2. Plunge Lock Button
3. Dust Extraction Port
4. Main Handle
5. Trigger Switch
6. Rear Bevel Lock
7. Speed Dial
8. Rear Parallel Guide Clamp
9. Rear Fine Adjustment Cam
10. Anti-Kickback Device
11. Brush Access Caps
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12. Base Plate
13. Track Sight Panel
14. Track Lock
15. Front Fine Adjustment Cam
16. Front Parallel Guide Clamp
17. Front Bevel Lock
18. Depth Lock
19. Spindle Lock
20. Mode Selection Lever
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21. Hex Key
22. Blade Housing
23. Width of Cut Indicators

Intended Use

Circular saw for freehand and track-bound operation, performing light to medium-duty plunge
cuts into wooden loorboards, countertops, and similar materials.

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself with all its features and
functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition
• If any parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use
this tool
Before Use
Dust Extraction
• The saw is itted with a 35mm dia Dust Extraction Port (3) suitable for use with Triton Dust
Extraction System (TTSDES) or for connection to a vacuum system
• See page 8 for details of the Triton Dust Extraction System
Note: The 120V USA model has a 32mm (1-
Mode Selection
See Fig I
The mode selector barrel enables fast and easy setting of the major functions simply by
rotating the Mode Selection Lever (20) to the required mode of operation:
Blade change
Free plunge, for general cutting
Scribe, for a scribe cut of 2.5mm ( ⁄ ") depth
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For details of use, see the relevant section in this manual.
Workpiece support
• Large panels and long pieces must be well supported close to both sides of the cut to avoid
pinching and kickback
• Place the workpiece 'best' face down, so that if any splintering occurs, it is more likely to
occur on the face that is less visible
Operation
Setting scribe mode
Scribe mode locks the depth of cut at 2.5mm (
friction on the blade, particularly when deep plunge cuts are required. It is also useful for the
initial cut on veneered or melamine laminates.
• Rotate the Mode Selection Lever (20) to Scribe position
• The plunge depth is now locked so that the blade cannot be plunged deeper than 2.5mm
( ⁄ ")
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Setting depth of cut
See Fig II
• Depth of cut may be adjusted from 0 – 55mm (2
reference to the depth scale, which has been calibrated to take account of the track, so no
additional calculation is required
• For best results, less than a full blade tooth should be visible below the workpiece
1. Loosen the Depth Lock (18) and move it along the depth scale until the pointer aligns with
the cut depth required
2. Tighten the Depth Lock irmly
3. The saw will now be able to plunge to the set depth (when in free plunge mode)
Note: When accuracy is critical, use a set square to check the depth and make test cuts on a
scrap piece of material.
Adjusting the bevel angle
See Fig III
• The bevel angle may be adjusted from 0° - 48°
1. Loosen the Front and Rear Bevel Locks (6 & 17)
2. Pivot the body of the saw until the bevel angle pointer adjacent to the Front Bevel Lock
aligns with the bevel angle required on the bevel scale
3. Tighten the Front and Rear Bevel Locks irmly
4. The saw is now secured ready for cutting at the bevel angle required
5. Note: When accuracy is critical, use a set square to check the angle and make test cuts on
a scrap piece of material
⁄ ") Dust Extraction Port.
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⁄ "). An initial scribe cut helps to prevent
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⁄ "). The depth can be set by direct
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