Tryton THP1600, Instruction Manual

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e) Power tools require maintenance. Check power tools for live wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will also make
concentricity or jamming of moving parts, any cracks and all exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
other factors affecting the power tool work safety. If any
f) When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide.
damage to the power tool is detected, it should be repaired
This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance for blade
before use. Improper power tool maintenance is a reason for many binding.
accidents.
g) Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond vs.
f) Cutting tools should be sharp and clean. Keeping sharp cutting
round) arbor holes. Blades that do not match the mounting
edges in good condition reduces the risk of jamming and facilitates hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
operation.
h) Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts. The
g) Power tools, equipment, working tools etc. should be used blade washers and bolt were specially designed for the specific saw, for
according to this user's manual taking into account operating optimum performance and safety of operation.
conditions and the work to be done. Misusing a power tool can
Causes and prevention of kickback:
result in dangerous situations.
- kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound, or misaligned saw
h) At low temperatures and after a long brakes in operation it is
blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece
recommended to turn the power tool to operate it with no
toward the operator;
load for a few minutes to provide proper grease distribution
- when the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down,
inside its driving mechanism.
the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward
i) Use soft, damp (cannot be wet) cloth and soap to clean power
the operator;
tools. Do not use petrol, solvents and other agents that may
- if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the workpiece, the teeth
damage your equipment .
at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood,
j) Power tools can be stored/carried after making sure that all
causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the
moving components are locked and protected against release
operator.
with original devices intended for this purpose.
Kickback is the result of improper use of the saw or incorrect
k) Store power tools in a dry, dust and water-protected place.
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking
l) Carry your power tool in its original packaging to provide
proper precautions, as listed below.
protection against mechanical damage.
a) Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position
your arms to allow you to resist the kickback force. Stand on
one side of the saw so as to be away from the cutting line of
the saw.
Kickback may cause the saw to jump backward, but the
kickback force can be controlled by the operator if proper precautions
WARNING! General warnings regarding the use of
have been observed.
power tools.
b) When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any
Repair :
reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the
material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the saw from the workpiece or pull the
saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may
occur.
Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of
blade binding.
c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade
in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the
material.
If the blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the
workpiece when the saw is restarted.
a) Keep your hands away from the cutting area and the blade.
d) Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching
Keep your second hand on the ancillary handle or on the
and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own
motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut
weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near
by the blade.
the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
b) Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot
e) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set
protect you from the blade underneath the workpiece.
blades produce a narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding
c) Set the cutting depth to match the thickness of the item to be
and kickback.
cut. The saw blade should extend below the workpiece by no more than
f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight
the height of the tooth.
and secure before making a cut. If blade adjustment shifts while
d) Never hold the item being cut in your hands or across your leg. cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
Fix the item to a stable base. Stable fixing of the item being cut is
g) Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” into existing
necessary to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that
can cause kickback.
e) Hold the saw by the insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the saw may contact hidden h) Before each cut, check if the lower guard is positioned
m) Keep handles and grip surfaces clean and free from oil and
grease. Secure grip and control over the tool in unexpected
circumstances are impossible if handles and grip surfaces are slippery.
WARNING! Circular saw – safety warnings
Personal safety:
a)
b) If a fixed power cord is damaged, to avoid risks it should be
replaced by power tool manufacturer or in a specialty repair
shop or by a qualified person.
Warranty and post-warranty repairs of its power tools are
carried out by PROFIX Service, which guarantees the best
quality or repair and use of genuine spare parts.