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- Page 1 ROTATING HANDLE RECIPROCATING SAW DC18V INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Magenta Code: DC18V Cyan Yellow Date: 060320 Edition: 04 Op: DCR...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Warranty Description of symbols Specifications General safety rules Additional safety rules for reciprocating saws Additional safety rules for the charger Additional safety rules for the battery pack Contents of carton Unpacking Assembly Know your product Fitting and removing the battery pack Battery charging To obtain the best life for the battery Installing a saw blade... -
Page 3: Description Of Symbols
Dear Customer If you require any help with your product, whether it is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information: Please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. The appropriate number is given on the rear page of this manual. Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
General safety rules WARNING Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool. -
Page 5: Additional Safety Rules For Reciprocating Saws
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. -
Page 6: Additional Safety Rules For The Charger
• Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the work piece and remove all nails and other foreign objects before beginning sawing. • Support the work properly. • Never reach over the blade to remove waste or off cuts. • Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first switching off the machine. -
Page 7: Additional Safety Rules For The Battery Pack
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. • The charger and battery packs supplied with it are specifically designed to work together. -
Page 8: Contents Of Carton
Contents of carton The GMC DC18V Reciprocating Saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard: • 2 x 18V Battery packs •... -
Page 9: Know Your Product
Know your product 1. Variable speed trigger switch 7. Blade clamp lever 2. Pendulum control 8. Rotating rear handle 3. Lock-off button 9. Rotating release switch 4. Tool-free blade clamp 10. Battery pack 5. Pivoting shoe 11. Charger 6. Saw blade... -
Page 10: Fitting And Removing The Battery Pack
Fitting and removing the battery pack CAUTION. Always switch off the tool before inserting or removing a battery pack. 1. To remove the battery pack (10), press the tabs on each side and withdraw the pack from the tool. 2. To insert the pack, align the tongue on the pack with the groove in the housing and push it into the tool. -
Page 11: Installing A Saw Blade
WARNING. Never leave a battery on charge once it starts to warm up. Never leave the battery pack on charge for more than 3 hours after the green LED lights. If you wish to charge a second battery pack, pull out the plug from the mains supply and keep it disconnected for at least 15 minutes before attempting to charge the second battery. -
Page 12: Using The Pendulum Control
Using the pendulum control 1. With the pendulum control (2) set at the blade moves backwards and forwards only and does not swing up and down as well. This is called “straight cutting”. Use straight cutting when sawing hard materials Straight Cutting such as metal. -
Page 13: Plunge Cutting
Plunge cutting 1. Mark the line of the cut. 2. Choose a point inside the area to be cut out and place the tip of the blade over that point. 3. Rest the front edge of the shoe on the work piece and hold the saw firmly in position. - Page 16 Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) When you make your call, please have the following information at hand: GMC Product Type GMC Product Code A GMC Service Engineer will take your call and, in most cases, will be able to solve your problem over the phone.