Wen CT1272, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...rouble free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us TECHSUPPORT WENPRODUCTS COM 1 800 232 1195 M F 8AM 5PM CST For replacement parts and the most up to...

Page 2: ...Your Track Saw 11 Assembly Adjustments 13 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 19 Operation 19 Troubleshooting Guide 23 Maintenance 24 Exploded View Parts List 25 Warranty Statement 28 To purchase replacement parts blades and other accessories visit WENPRODUCTS COM 2 100 inch Track with Adapters Model Number CT9502 4 piece Track Adapter Set Model Number CT9011 Pair of Track Clamps Model Number CT992F ...

Page 3: ...com for the most up to date manual or contact our customer service at 1 800 232 1195 Keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the tool and review it frequently to maximize safety for both yourself and others Indicates danger warning or caution The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding Always follow the safety precaut...

Page 4: ...hock PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inatten tion while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as a respira ...

Page 5: ...cordance with these instructions taking into ac count the working conditions and the work to be per formed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situa tion 8 Use clamps to secure your workpiece to a stable surface Holding a workpiece by hand or using your body to support it may lead to loss of control 9 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working or...

Page 6: ...cause pacemaker inter ference or pacemaker failure 4 Wear work gloves when handling saw blades DO NOT wear gloves while operating the saw 5 Sawdust is harmful to your health Use NIOSH ap proved dust masks or other respiratory protection dur ing operation and cleaning 6 Always turn off and unplug the track saw before mak ing any adjustments or repair tasks Never adjust the track saw or the workpiec...

Page 7: ...itch the saw off before looking up 5 Power tools must always be held by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation ensur ing protection if the cutting tool makes contact with its own cord or hidden wiring Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and shock the operator if the insulated gripping surfaces are not used 6 Do not use the track saw u...

Page 8: ... saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of blade binding 3 When restarting a saw within an incomplete cut cen ter the saw blade in the kerf and check that the saw teeth are not engaged into the material a binding saw blade may propel upwards or kickback from the workpiece as the tool is restarted 4 A lar...

Page 9: ...ing in loss of power and overheating The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and ampere rating When in doubt use a heavier cord The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS The tool s electrical system is double insulated where two systems of insulation are provided This eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord ...

Page 10: ...roducts com UNPACKING PACKING LIST PACKING LIST The items listed below are not included but are commonly bought with the this saw and made specifically for this track saw Model Number CT1272 These items can be purchased at wenproducts com to easily find the items on our website search their model numbers 100 inch Track with Adapters Model Number CT9502 4 piece Track Adapter Set Model Number CT9011...

Page 11: ...rred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions KNOW YOUR TRACK SAW 11 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 1 Front Grip 2 Depth Scale 3 Bevel Scale 4 Track Compensation 5 Depth Adjustment Knob 6 Front Bevel Lock Knob 7 Front Fine Adjustment Knob 8 Track Lock Knob 9 Plunge Lock Button 10 Power Trigger 11 Speed Adjustment Wheel 12 Rear Bevel Lock Knob 13 Rear Fine Adjustment Knob 14...

Page 12: ...rams to become familiarized with all the parts and controls of your track saw The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions KNOW YOUR TRACK SAW 16 Dust Port 17 Spindle Lock 18 Mode Selector 19 Slot for Parallel Guide 20 Saw Blade 21 Carbon Brush Cover 22 Track Slot 16 17 18 19 21 22 20 ...

Page 13: ...instructions B Free plunge for general cutting C Scribe cut for a scribe cut 2 5mm 0 1 in deep B FREE PLUNGE MODE FIG 3 Cutting depth can be set between 0 2 64 67mm NOTE Always maintain an appropriate blade depth set ting The blade teeth should never protrude more than 1 8 below the material being cut as excessive blade depth in creases the chances of saw kickback or contact with hidden surfaces b...

Page 14: ...t in a piece of scrap material Measure the angle of the cut to confirm that the bevel angle is properly set If necessary re adjust the bevel angle be fore cutting the actual workpiece NOTE The bevel indication arrow should be properly adjusted at the factory If you find that it is inaccurate adjust it using the steps below 1 Make a test cut Measure the bevel angle 2 Loosen the Phillips head screw ...

Page 15: ...track do not allow dust shavings or other debris to build up on the track 1 Each track adapter assembly is made up of 6 pieces a spacer a sleeve and four hex screws Assemble the track adapter by fitting the spacer into the sleeve op posite the hex screws See Fig 8 2 Slide the track adapter assembly into the groove on the front face of the track Half of the adapter should be in the groove and half ...

Page 16: ...track perfectly complements a particular track saw 1 Turn the mode selector switch to the free plunge set ting see Mode Selection on page 13 Set the depth stop to 1 2 limiting the blade s maximum cutting depth 2 Clamp the track into place so that you can cut the full length of the track in one go 3 Position the saw onto the end of the track with the back two thirds of the saw hanging off The goal ...

Page 17: ...he 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 ...

Page 18: ... the blade guard 5 Install the new blade on the arbor Ensure that the blade rotation direction is correct Install the outer flange and arbor screw Press and hold the spindle lock button then use the hex wrench to tighten the arbor screw 6 Press and hold the plunge lock button to release the saw then raise it DANGER Never try to use a blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw Do not use a bl...

Page 19: ...nge the saw downwards 3 To stop the saw release the power trigger Allow the blade to come to a complete stop NOTE Do not remove your saw from the workpiece while the blade is still moving CHANGING SPEEDS The variable speed dial allows you to adjust the blade speed between 2000 and 6000 RPM The optimal blade speed depends on the type and thickness of the workpiece Turn the dial towards 1 to reduce ...

Page 20: ...oth types of cuts are performed in the same manner with the exception of the methods used to sup port and secure the workpiece for cutting After you have secured the workpiece in position positioned the cord so it won t be cut or hung up performed the saw set up adjustments made the necessary measurements drawn a straight guide line and put on your personal protec tion you can begin the cutting op...

Page 21: ...ted motor housing sometimes obstructs the opera tor s ability to see the blade making accurate cuts difficult Before taking on a project with numerous compound or bevel cuts it is suggested that inexperienced saw users spend time making practice cuts in scrap material to become familiar with and overcome difficulties associated with compound bevel cutting NOTE Keep in mind that bevel cutting may c...

Page 22: ...th has been reached Once the saw cannot be low ered anymore move the saw along the desired cut line in an even and steady motion FLUSH CUTTING FIG 22 Your track saw can perform cuts close to walls or other obstructions for example when removing hardwood flooring NOTE The minimum distance between the cut line and wall is 16mm 5 8 1 Turn the mode selector switch to the scribe cut or free plunge sett...

Page 23: ...y glasses dust mask Blow dust out of motor housing vents Excessive slop play between track and saw 1 Fine adjustment cams improperly adjusted 1 Adjust the fine adjustment cams Refer to page 17 Saw difficult to pull backwards along track 1 Anti kickback cam engaged safety feature 1 Refer to page 17 for information about the anti kickback cam Ineffective cutting performance 1 Blade is dull 1 Sharpen...

Page 24: ... is disengaged 2 Worn bearings 2 Stop using the tool and call 1 800 232 1195 for customer service 3 Defective gears 3 Stop using the tool and call 1 800 232 1195 for customer service Ineffective cutting performance 1 Plunge button not pressed or not pressed all the way 1 Ensure plunge button is fully pressed before beginning plunge 2 Incorrect plunge mode selected 2 Select correct plunge mode see ...

Page 25: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST NOTE Not all parts may be available for purchase 25 ...

Page 26: ...35 CT1272 035 Self tapping Screw ST3x12 2 NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 36 CT1065 036 Motor Housing Cover 1 37 CT1065 037 Spindle Lock Sleeve 1 38 CT1272 038 Gearbox 1 39 CT1065 039 Depth Selector 1 40 CT1065 040 Depth Selector Switch 1 41 CT1065 041 Depth Selector Switch Spring 1 42 CT1065 042 Depth Selector Cover 1 43 CT1065 043 Screw M5x8 2 44 CT1065 044 Bearing Housing 1 45 CT1065 045 Bearing 600...

Page 27: ...Pointer 1 87 CT1065 087 Depth Locking Nut 1 88 CT1272 088 Inner Blade Cover 1 89 CT1272 089 Inner Flange 1 90 CT1272 090 Blade 1 91 CT1272 091 Outer Flange 1 92 CT1272 092 Arbor Screw 1 NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 93 CT1272 093 Outer Blade Cover 1 95 CT1065 095 Screw M6x8 2 96 CT1065 096 Self tapping Screw ST4x34 1 97 CT1065 097 Self tapping Screw ST4x25 1 98 CT1065 098 Rail Anti Kickback Cam 1 99 ...

Page 28: ...nd products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out turning a product for warranty service the shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser The product must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of shipment The product must be fully insured with a copy of the proof of purchase enclosed There must also be a ...