Triton T12OT Instructions D'utilisation Et Consignes De Sécurité page 10

Operation
Built-In Safety Features
IMPORTANT: The oscillating multi-tool has 3 important safety features which
will prevent the tool from operating under certain circumstances.
1. Cell Protection: If the battery charge is very low the tool will stop operating
to prevent the battery being fully discharged which will damage li-ion
batteries
2. Over Heat Protection: If the battery or tool temperature is too high the tool
will switch off to prevent damage to the battery pack and tool
3. Over Current Protection: If excessive current is being drawn from the
battery then the tool will switch off to prevent damage to the battery pack
and tool
It is recommended to swap batteries before the current battery is fully
discharged to prevent the tool from powering down in use. Allow the tool to
cool between uses to prevent it getting too hot and do not apply force when
operating the tool but let the blade or sanding base do the work. This should
reduce the possibility of the tool powering down as you operate it.
Note: The tool may take up to 30 minutes to reset before it operates again if
over-heat protection has operated and up to a minute if over current protection
has operated.
Switching On and Off
Note: Gloves should be worn when operating this tool. Anti-vibration gloves
are recommended to protect users from the vibration level of the oscillating
mechanism.
1. Hold the tool firmly as shown in Fig. E with the thumb over the On/Off Switch
2. Slide the On/Off Button (1) forward to switch on the tool
3. Adjust the speed using the Variable Speed Control (3). It is a fully variable
control but six speed settings are printed on the wheel for the operator's
reference
4. Operate the tool as required
WARNING: Do not operate the tool at maximum speed for extended periods.
Notes:
• Allow the tool to reach the required speed before making contact with the
workpiece
• Always remove the tool from the workpiece when changing speed
• After use slide the On/Off Switch back to turn off the tool
• It is good practice to set the Variable Speed Control to the minimum level
after use
• A high speed setting is required for most cutting and sanding operations
• A low speed setting may be required for polishing and careful detail
sanding with a high grit sanding sheet
WARNING: Motor Vents (2) 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 tool to shut down when the
over-temperature protection operates. Swarf, created when cutting metal, can
also cause permanent damage if it enters the tool. Do not allow dust, wood
chippings and swarf to build up. Use a vacuum cleaner to keep the work
space clean, especially in confined areas.
WARNING: DO NOT inhale dust. Wear adequate breathing protection. Some
dusts may be toxic especially from man-made composite materials.
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Sawing
• Ensure the saw blade is sharp and in good condition
• Do not use saw blades that are damaged or deformed in any way
• When sawing light building materials, follow the recommendations of the
material suppliers
• Apply plunge cuts to soft materials ONLY, for example wood, gypsum
plasterboard etc. (Fig. F)
• If using saw blades not designed for cutting metal, ensure there are
no nails or screws embedded in the workpiece. If necessary, remove
embedded objects or use metal cutting saw blades instead
Sanding
• The removal rate and the sanding pattern are determined by the type of
sanding sheet, the preset oscillation rate and the applied pressure
• Only flawless sanding sheets achieve good sanding capacity and extend
the service life of the machine
• Pay particular attention to applying uniform sanding pressure; this
increases the working life of the sanding sheets
• Intensifying the sanding pressure will not lead to an increase of the sanding
capacity, but to increased wear of the machine and the sanding sheet
• For precise on-the-spot sanding of edges, corners and hard to reach areas,
it is also possible to work only with the tip or an edge of the sanding plate
(Fig. G)
• A sanding sheet that has been used for sanding metal should not be used
for sanding other materials
• Regularly brush down or vacuum the surface being sanded to ensure the
sanding sheet is in direct contact with the surface
Scraping
• For scraping (Fig. H), select a high speed setting
• On soft surfaces (e.g. wood), work at a flat angle and apply only light
pressure so that the scraper does not cut into the surface
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