Tryton THP1800, Instruction Manual

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2. First mark the cutting line on the material. shown by the arrows.
3. The tool is provided with a safety pushbutton ( 19 ) which prevents
The direction of the arrow on the disk should be the same as the direction
accidental activation of the circular saw. In order to switch on the saw, of the arrow placed on the cutting disk.
one must first press the safety pushbutton and then press the saw
SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH (fig. F ) :
ON/OFF button ( 18 ) and hold it in the depressed position. The
Carrying out shallow cuts at depths lower than the thickness of material
operator may start working with the saw only after it reaches the
being machined is possible when setting the cutting depth by lowering
maximum rotational speed.
the foot ( 8 ) to a selected position.
4. Put the saw foot ( 8 ) onto the material in such a way to hold it tight
Disconnect the saw from the mains. Loosen the cutting depth
against the material surface, and to place the mark showing cutting
adjustment lever ( 21 ). Pull back the foot to a selected cutting depth
line ( 9 ) under the foot.
position. Retighten the lever ( 21 ).
5. When operating the saw (straight-line plane forward motion) as the
disk sinks into material, the guard ( 16 ) gradually exposes the disk
SETTING THE CUTTING INCLINATION ANGLE (fig. G ) :
allowing for cutting material. The guard returning spring brings back
The saw allows users to cut at an angle to the material surface within the
the guard to its original position as the disk withdraws from the
range 0° ÷ 45°. To enable this it is necessary to set the saw foot ( 8 ) in a
material.
selected position.
6. The saw should be moved exactly along a straight line. Failure to
To this disconnect the saw from the mains. Loosen the foot fixing lever
observe this recommendation may result in raising the resistance to
( 6 ). Move the saw foot by a selected angle. Lock the setting by tightening
machining and disk blockage. It may result in burning motor
the lever.
windings, loosing warranty rights and even in a serious accident.
7. To stop cutting with the saw:
USING THE PARALLEL CUTTING GUIDE (fig. H ) :
a ) withdraw the rotating disk from the material being cut,
The guide ( 11 ) allows users to cut parallelly to the edge of the material
b ) r elease the switch button ( 18 ),
being cut.
c ) w ait until the saw disk stops rotating,
Disconnect the saw from the mains. Insert the guide into slots provided
d ) put the tool aside to a safe place.
at the front of the foot. Set a selected cutting width. Lock the setting
8. Then after taking steps shown in section 7:
with screw ( 7 ). Start cutting.
a ) disconnect the power cord from the mains,
MAINTENANCE, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT :
b ) clean the saw to remove sawdust and dust,
The tool does not require any special maintenance procedures.
c ) protect the tool against unauthorized access (e.g. children).
Just keep it clean, protect against humidity and dust. After completing
REPLACING THE SAW BLADE:
work it is recommended to clean the saw to remove sawdust and dust. It
REMARK: Before replacing the saw blade, disconnect the tool from the can be done using the guard handle of the cutting disk ( 3 ) that allows us
power supply and wait until the blade stops rotating.
to expose the disk ( 12 ) .
When installing the disc, use protective gloves. You may suffer cuts when
NOTE: the handle can be used only during maintenance or service
touching the disk.
procedures after disconnecting the tool from the mains.
Use only saw blades with parameters corresponding to the nominal data
After completing work in intensely dusty environments it is
given in this document.
recommended to use compressed air to clean venting holes – it will
Never use grinding discs as work tools.
protect bearings against premature wear and remove dust obstructing
Figure C on page 3 shows the elements fixing the blade ( 1 2 ) on the tool's
the air-cooling intake.
shaft:
The saw should be transported and stored in a package that protects it
1 3 . Hex socket screw against humidity, dust and small particle penetration – special attention
should be paid to provide proper protection to venting holes. Small
1 4 . Screw washer
particles (objects) penetrating into the housing can damage the motor.
1 5 . Outer clamping flange
In case of technical problems please contact an authorized service center.
2 4 . Inner clamping flange
In order to replace the blade:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION :
– Press and hold the spindle lock lever ( 1 7 ). Unscrew the fixing screw
NOTE : The symbol nearby denotes that old equipment must
( 1 3 ) with the hex key ( 2 3 ) (fig. D , page 3).
never be disposed together with other wastes (with the
REMARK: You may press the spindle lock lever ( 1 7 ) only after the spindle
penalty of a fine). Hazardous components of electronic
has stopped. Otherwise, the tool may become damaged.
equipment may adversely affect the natural environment and
– Using the guard grip ( 3 ), move the guard backwards and hold it. Take
human health.
off the outer clamping flange and the blade ( 1 2 ) from the tool shaft (fig.
Each household may contribute to recovery and reuse (recycling) of old
E , page3).
machinery and equipment. Both in Poland and Europe a system for
REMARK: Do not take the outer clamping flange ( 2 4 ); if the flange falls
recovery of used equipment either exists or is being developed. The
out, put it back in with the flat surface to the outside of the machine body.
system obliges all organizations that sell such equipment to collect back
Install a new blade taking the same steps in reverse direction. When the used machinery and appliances. Moreover, general purpose
installing a cutting disk remember to observe the rotation directions collecting points for such equipment are also available .