Triton TA 235CSL: ACCESSORIES

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ACCESSORIES

A range of accessories are available for this power tool from your Triton dealer

including saw blades. Spare parts are available from your Triton dealer or www.

toolsparesonline.com.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING Ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the

CLEANING

power point before making any adjustments or maintenance procedures.

WARNING: ALWAYS wear protective equipment including eye protection and gloves

• Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They may vibrate loose over

when cleaning this tool.

time.

• Keep your tool clean at all times. Dirt and dust will cause internal parts to wear

• Regularly check that the saw arbors and arbor washer are clean, and free of

quickly, and shorten the device’s service life

built-up gum deposits or caked-on sawdust. Check that the faces of the arbor

• Clean the body of your machine with a soft brush, or dry cloth

washers are smooth and free from burrs. Check that the blade retaining bolt is

correctly tightened.

• Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts. If dry cleaning is not sufficient, a

mild detergent on a damp cloth is recommended

• Check the operation of the spring-loaded lower guard. It must close quickly and

without scraping anywhere. Remove the blade and clean accumulated sawdust

• Water must never come into contact with the tool

or wood slivers from the guard area.

• Ensure the tool is thoroughly dry before using it

• Occasionally check the tension of the micro-adjustment knob, and if necessary

• If available, use clean, dry, compressed air to blow through the ventilation holes

tighten or loosen the Nyloc nut.

(where applicable)

• The saw ventilation slots should be kept clean and clear of any foreign matter.

BRUSH REPLACEMENT

Use a lightly dampened cloth to wipe the saw clean - do not use solvents.

• The carbon brushes are a consumable item which should be inspected

REPLACING THE SAW BLADE

periodically and replaced when worn.

WARNING Ensure that the tool is switched off and

• With the saw disconnected from power, unscrew the brush caps located near

disconnected from the power supply before making

the end of the motor. Remove the brushes by pulling carefully on the protruding

any adjustments or installing or removing blades.

springs.

• Only use 235mm (9¼”) blades, with a kerf

• If either brush is worn to less than 6mm long, both brushes must be replaced

between 2.2 and 3.5mm, designed for circular

using genuine Triton replacement brushes - available from Authorised Triton Saw

saws with a no-load speed rating of at least

Repair Centres.

5000rpm. Never fit high speed steel blades

or abrasive discs. Fitting of other purpose or

• Triton Precision Power Tools will not be responsible for any damage or injury

different sized blades could void the warranty.

caused by mishandling or unauthorised repair of this tool.

• Do not fit inferior blades. Regularly check the blade is flat, sharp and free of

POWER LEAD MAINTENANCE

cracks or defects.

If the power lead needs replacing, the task must be carried out by the manufacturer,

1. Ensure the saw is disconnected from power.

the manufacturer’s agent, or an authorised service centre in order to avoid a safety

hazard.

2. Hold in the Spindle Lock Button (19) and use the 6mm Hex Key (20) supplied

to remove the arbor bolt - turn in the direction of the blade rotation. The shaft

STORAGE

will turn slightly before locking, allowing the bolt and outer arbor washer to be

• Store this tool carefully in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children

removed.

DISPOSAL

3. Holding the Lower Blade Guard (8) fully back, carefully lift the worn blade off the

inner washer on the shaft and slide the blade through the baseplate.

Always adhere to national regulations when disposing of power tools that are no

longer functional and are not viable for repair.

4. Now, keeping the lower blade guard fully retracted, carefully slide the new blade

through the baseplate and position it onto the inner washer on the shaft. The

• Do not dispose of power tools, or other waste electrical and electronic equipment

graphics should face out and the arrow on the blade should point in the same

(WEEE), with household waste

direction as the arrow on the guard.

• Contact your local waste disposal authority for information on the correct way to

5. Refit the outer arbor washer and, while depressing the spindle lock button,

dispose of power tools

tighten the arbor bolt firmly into position – turn against the direction of blade

rotation.

6. Ensure the blade sits flush between the inner and outer washers, then tighten

firmly with the hex key.

BLADE MAINTENANCE

• Regularly check that the blade is free from a build-up of gum resins or sawdust.

If necessary clean with a solvent such as WD40, RP7 or mineral turpentine.

• Regularly check the saw blade for flatness. Use of the saw with a buckled blade

places excessive load on the motor and gearbox assembly, and may affect your

warranty rights.

• The tungsten carbide teeth should be checked regularly for sharpness and

tooth breakages, and repaired or re-sharpened as required. Note that when

re-sharpening, the bevel angles on the front of the teeth should be retained.

The tungsten carbide teeth should be checked regularly for sharpness and tooth

breakages, and repaired or re-sharpened as required. Contact the manufacturer.

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