MODEL CT1272 VARIABLE SPEED TRACK SAW Instruction Manual NEED HELP? CONTACT US! Have product questions? Need technical support? Please feel free to contact us: 1-800-232-1195 (M-F 8AM-5PM CST) TECHSUPPORT@WENPRODUCTS.COM IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CONTENTS WELCOME 3 Introduction...................................................................................................... 3 Specifications.................................................................................................... 3 SAFETY 4 General Safety Rules......................................................................................... 4 Track Saw Safety Warnings............................................................................... 6 Electrical Information....
INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Track Saw. We know you are excited to put your tool to work, but first, please take a moment to read through the manual. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all the labels affixed to the tool. This manual provides information regarding potential safety concerns, as well as helpful assembly and operating instructions for your tool. Indicates danger, warning, or caution.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WORK AREA SAFETY 1. Keep work area clean and well lit.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 7.
TRACK SAW SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety rules. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. TRACK SAW SAFETY 1. Always wear protective gloves when handling saw blades. 2. Only use blades with correct size and type for both your track saw and your workpiece. • The rated diameter of the saw blade is 7-1/4 in. with a 5/8-inch arbor.
TRACK SAW SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety rules. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. SECURE YOUR WORKPIECE 1. To avoid blade binding or loss of control, always secure the workpiece to a stable platform, ensuring that body exposure is minimized. Use clamps to secure the workpiece. Never perform any operation freehand. 6.
TRACK SAW SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety rules. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. REDUCING KICKBACK Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator, increasing the chances of serious personal injury. Do not rely on the safety devices built into the saw.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 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. Double-insulated tools do not need to be grounded, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
UNPACKING & PACKING LIST UNPACKING Thanks for taking the plunge and buying this saw. With the help of a friend or trustworthy foe, carefully remove the track saw from the packaging. Make sure to take out all contents and accessories. Do not discard the packaging until everything is removed. Check the packing list below to make sure you have all of the parts and accessories. If any part is missing or broken, please contact our customer service at 1-800-232-1195, M - F, 8 - 5 CST, or techsupport@wenproducts.
KNOW YOUR TRACK SAW TOOL PURPOSE Track Saws allow you to easily make miter cuts and rough cuts on large sheets of material. Refer to the following diagrams 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. 1 9 2 10 3 4 11 5 6 12 7 8 13 14 15 1. Front Grip 2. Depth Scale 3. Bevel Scale 4. Track Compensation 5. Depth Adjustment Knob 6. Front Bevel Lock Knob 7.
KNOW YOUR TRACK SAW TOOL PURPOSE Track Saws allow you to easily make miter cuts and rough cuts on large sheets of material. Refer to the following diagrams 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. 16 17 18 21 19 22 20 12 16. Dust Port 17. Spindle Lock 18. Mode Selector 19. Slot for Parallel Guide 20. Saw Blade 21. Carbon Brush Cover 22.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Read through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your track saw. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. DUST COLLECTION (FIG. 1) Dust Port Adaptor A dust collection bag (not included) or vacuum system should be used at all times.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS C. SCRIBE CUTS Plunge Lock Button 1. Turn the mode selector switch to the scribe cut function; see “Mode Selection” on page 13. Fig. 4 2. Press the plunge lock button (Fig. 4) and plunge the saw downwards. It will stop at a 2.5mm (0.1 in) depth of cut. NOTE: An initial scribe cut (before additional cuts) helps prevent friction on the blade, particularly when deep plunge cuts are required. It is also helpful for initial cuts on veneered or melamine laminates.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: The track, track adapters, clamps, and 3mm hex wrench are not included. These items can be purchased separately at wenproducts.com. 2. Follow step “2.1” if you are using the track, follow step “2.2” if you are not using the track. Fig. 7 2.1) When using the saw with the track, always align position A (the “0” mark on the base plate) with your marked cutting line. A B 2.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS 5. Align the track along the workpiece, the right-hand (flat) side of the track is where the actual cut will occur. Clamp down the track to the work surface so the track is secure. Fig. 10 6. Place the saw onto the track. Make sure the blade will contact the workpiece as intended. 7. Use the fine-adjustment cams to line up the track’s edge and the saw’s cutting path with one another. Refer to page 17.
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. Track Lock Knob Fig. 13 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 upwards on the track lock knob and rotate it clockwise (so the arrow on the knob points to the 1 on the base).
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS DANGER! Never try to use a blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw. Do not use a blade thicker than 1.9mm. It will prevent the blade screw from properly securing the blade on the arbor. Install the suitable blade for your cutting operation. See page 2 and page 6 for specifications and saw blade safety. DANGER! Always wear gloves while handling blades to prevent cuts and injuries. CHANGING THE SAW BLADE Spindle Lock Plunge Lock Button Fig. 16 1. Unplug your track saw.
OPERATION WARNING! Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Read through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your track saw. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. WARNING! Always let the blade reach full speed before guiding the saw into the workpiece.
OPERATION OPERATING THE SAW (FIG. 19) 1. Hold the tool firmly with both hands, using both the front grip and the rear handle. Avoid placing your hand on the workpiece while making a cut. 2. Place the workpiece with the “good” side down. 3. Set-up and support workpiece so cut is always on your right side. The larger (left) side of saw’s base should be on the part that does not fall off when a cut is made. 4. Securely clamp the workpiece so it will not move during the cut.
OPERATION BEVEL CUTTING For instructions on how to bevel the saw blade, see “Adjusting the Bevel Angle” on page 14. Bevel cuts are made using the same technique as crosscuts and ripping described in the previous section. The difference is that the blade is set at a tilted angle between 0° - 48°. A bevel cut made at an angle to the edge of a board is called a compound miter. There are tools better suited for bevel and compound cuts than the track saw.
OPERATION PLUNGE CUTS Fig. 20 A plunge cut is a cut that must be made inside the area of the workpiece, rather than starting from an outside edge and working inward. 1. Adjust the bevel setting to zero; see “Adjusting the Bevel Angle” on page 14. 2. Turn the mode selector switch to the free-plunge setting, see “Mode Selection” on page 13. 3. Set the blade to the correct blade depth setting and position it where you would like your cut to occur. You will find two notches along the blade cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING! Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replacements should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer service at 1-(800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@wenproducts.com. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Plunge button not pressed, or not pressed 1. Ensure plunge button is fully pressed before all the way. beginning plunge. 2. Check power cord, extension cord, power 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING! Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replacements should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer service at 1-(800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@wenproducts.com. PROBLEM Excessive noise or vibration Blade will not turn Ineffective cutting performance CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Blade is installed improperly. 1. Ensure blade is installed in correct orientation.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST NOTE: Not all parts may be available for purchase.
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EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST NO. 74 75 76 77 78 PART NO. CT1065-074 CT1065-075 CT1065-076 CT1065-077 CT1065-078 79 CT1065-079 80 81 CT1065-080 CT1065-081 82 CT1065-082 83 CT1065-083 84 CT1065-084 85 CT1065-085 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 CT1065-086 CT1065-087 CT1272-088 CT1272-089 CT1272-090 CT1272-091 CT1272-092 DESCRIPTION QTY. Base 1 Bevel Guide Plate, Rear 1 Bearing, 607zz 1 Gear Assembly 1 Depth Locking Knob 1 Self-tapping Screw, 1 ST2.
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