Wen CT1272, Instruction Manual

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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS

USING THE TRACK LOCK

The track lock is an added measure to prevent the track 

saw from separating from the track during operation. 

1. Pull upwards on the track lock knob and rotate it 

counterclockwise (so the arrow on the knob points to 

the 0 on the base), then set the track saw onto the track. 

2. Once the saw is sitting properly on the track, pull up-

wards on the track lock knob and rotate it clockwise (so 

the arrow on the knob points to the 1 on the base). This 

hooks a small plate on the base of the saw under the lip 

of the track, preventing the saw from separating from 

the track.

USING THE FINE-ADJUSTMENT CAMS

(FIG. 14)

There are two fine-adjustment cams on the base of the 

saw to help eliminate play between the track guide rail 

and the track slot on the base of the saw. 

1. Loosen the fine-adjustment cam knobs, then move 

the lever on the cam all the way to the left or the right. 

Tighten the knobs.

2. Set the track saw on the track, ensuring that the track 

rail enters the slot in the saw base.

3. Loosen the knobs and move the lever on each cam to 

take any play out of the track saw’s movement. The saw 

base should be snug against the track rail. Tighten the 

knobs to lock the cams in place.

4. Move the saw forward along the track, ensuring its 

movement is smooth. Repeat step 3, if necessary, if ad-

justments are needed.

NOTE: 

some tracks’ rails may be wide enough that the 

saw cannot be placed on the track without removing the 

cams. If this is the case, unscrew the knobs and remove 

the cams. 

ANTI-KICKBACK CAM (FIG. 15)

For your safety, an anti-kickback cam is included on the base of the saw. The cam is designed to prevent backwards 

movement of the saw along the track, and therefore kickback that can result from this movement. If you are not 

making a cut and need to easily slide the saw backwards along the track, turn the cam knob so the arrow points to 

the 0 (disengaged) position on the base, hold it in this position, then slide the saw backwards.

NOTE:

 The cam is spring-loaded and should return to the 1 (engaged) position automatically.

Fig. 13 

Fig. 14 

Fig. 15 

Track

Lock Knob

Track

Lock Knob

Anti-Kickback

Knob

Anti-Kickback

Knob