Operation - Triton T12RS Instrucciones De Uso Y De Seguridad

Installing the blade
WARNING: Always remove the Battery before removing and installing blades
WARNING: Always wear suitable gloves when handling blades
WARNING: Always fit the correct blade type for the material to be cut. It is
highly dangerous to use incorrect blades that are not designed for the material
being cut.
1. Rotate the Blade Clamp (11) wheel fully as indicated by Fig. A and also
indicated to the right of the wheel. This releases the blade clamping
mechanism so the blades can be inserted or removed from the Blade
Slot (12)
2. Insert the blade correctly orientated into the Blade Slot. Normal orientation
is with the blade teeth down but the blade teeth can face upwards for
some applications
3. Release the Blade Clamp wheel
4. Pull the blade to ensure that it is secure. If it is not locked firmly in place,
repeat the above procedure
Notes
• This reciprocating saw uses standard ½" universal shank saw blades
• Use a blade length that extends beyond the Shoe (1) at all stages of the
reciprocating action stroke and is long enough for the workpiece. The blade
end should not be within the body of the workpiece at any stage of the
reciprocating action (see Fig. C)
• When removing broken blades be very careful of sharp metal where the
blade has broken. If necessary use pliers to remove the blade
• Dust, wood chippings and swarf can cause the clamping mechanism
to malfunction. If this occurs, remove the blade and hold the clamping
mechanism in release mode. Remove particles from the mechanism by
vacuuming or blowing dry compressed air through the Blade Slot (12)
• It may be necessary to twist the Blade Clamp (11) wheel back and forth to
loosen the dust - do this with the slot facing downwards. After cleaning,
use a dry graphite based lubricant on the Blade Clamp mechanism

Operation

IMPORTANT: Read the important safety information earlier in this manual
before operating this tool.
Holding the Saw
The tool should be held securely with two hands where possible, especially at
the end of the cut when it breaks through the material.
1. Hold the Main Handle (7) with one hand so that the Trigger (6) can be
comfortably used and released
2. Support the tool using the Support Handle (3) using the other hand. A
comfortable position is with your fingers at the bottom and your thumb at
the top. Your hand should not go beyond the Hand Barrier (2) towards the
blade: it should be in the recess behind the Hand Barrier
3. It is not possible to hold the tool with two hands at all times. However it is
important to do so when possible
Turning On and Off
• To operate the saw, squeeze the Trigger (6)
• The speed of the blade is controlled by increasing or decreasing pressure
on the Trigger
• To stop the saw, remove the blade from the workpiece then release the
Trigger
Note: Every time the Trigger is operated the built-in Work Light (10) illuminates
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the cutting area
Trigger Lock
• The Trigger Lock (5) prevents the tool from operating while in the locked
position. Press the 'unlocked' symbol side of the Trigger Lock to unlock and
the 'locked' symbol on the opposite side to lock the Trigger. After use, the
Trigger Lock should be set to 'locked' to prevent accidental operation
Note: The Trigger Lock is a safety feature to prevent accidental operation: it
does not allow the tool to be permanently switched on.
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Sawing
WARNING: Motor Vents (4) allow heat generated from the motor to escape
the body of the tool and must not become blocked. Dust, wood chippings and
swarf can block the Motor Vents and cause the saw to shut down while the
over-temperature protection operates. Swarf, created when cutting metal, can
also cause permanent damage if it enters the saw. Do not allow dust, wood
chippings and swarf to build up. Use a vacuum to keep the work space clean,
especially in confined areas.
Built-In Safety Features
The saw will stop operating before the Battery becomes fully discharged.
Therefore, it is not recommended to use the tool for difficult or prolonged
cutting with the Battery in a low state of charge.
Over-current protection and over-temperature protection are built in to protect
the Battery and the motor. These can cause the saw to switch off during
cutting. Motor Vents should be checked that they are clear before operating
the tool. If the tool becomes warm to the touch, over-temperature protection
may function.
Always hold the saw securely in case it stops operating during cutting.
Saw Positioning and Blade Teeth
The Shoe (1) must be correctly positioned when operating the saw. There
should not be a gap between the Shoe and the workpiece (see Fig D). If
possible the workpiece should be fixed securely so it cannot move.
The Shoe works best with blades that have a uni-directional cut so that the cut
occurs when the blade is returning towards the Shoe in its reciprocating action.
Different teeth configurations are shown in Fig E.
(A) is a general purpose bi-directional cut suitable for branches on bushes or
trees. It cuts fast but will push the branch away from the Shoe (1) as it cuts on
one part of its reciprocating action.
(B) is a teeth configuration suitable for metal with a very fine tooth pitch.
This takes a very small amount of material with each cut and is normally
uni-directional. For example, if cutting a pipe, the reciprocating saw would not
push the pipe away from the Shoe
(C) is a typical uni-directional wood saw blade. It cuts as it returns to the saw,
not when it travels away from the saw
Understanding the difference between uni-directional and bi-directional saw
blades and when to use each type will make safer and more effective use of
the reciprocating saw. Only use bi-directional saw blades when it is safe to do
so. Some high-performance blades with a fast cutting action may be based on
a bi-directional cut as are some blades designed for materials such as plaster.
Always use a uni-directional blade when the saw cannot be held with two
hands.
General cutting
1. Mark out the cutting line
2. Ensure that the material to be cut is secure. Small workpieces should be
held in a vice or clamped to the workbench
3. Hold the saw firmly using both hands, one on the Main Handle (7) and one
on the Support Handle (3), making sure all parts of the hand holding the
Support Handle are behind the Hand Barrier (2)
4. Make sure that the blade is clear of any obstruction
5. Squeeze the Trigger (6) and allow the blade to reach full speed
6. Place the Shoe (1) against the workpiece and begin sawing
CAUTION: Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Do not force the
cutting: allow the blade and the saw to do the work
WARNING: Excessive pressure that bends or twists the blade can break the
blade and create additional load and wear to the mechanism of the saw. This
will shorten the runtime of the Battery (9) and the lifespan of the saw