Maintenance; Changing The Blade - GMC LS1200 Manual

Maintenance

CAUTION. Always disconnect from the power supply before carrying
out any maintenance or cleaning
Blade diameter
• This saw can accept blade diameters of 165mm and 160mm. In all
cases the arbor diameter must be 20mm
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to fit blades larger than 165mm dia or
smaller than 160mm.

Changing the blade

1. Place saw on its side on a flat surface
2. Rotate the saw blade by hand whilst depressing the Spindle Lock
Button (15) until the Blade (11) locks. Keeping the spindle lock
button depressed, turn the blade bolt anticlockwise using the Hex
Key (17) supplied (Fig. J)
3. Remove the outer blade flange and
the blade bolt
4. Raise the Lower Blade Guard (10)
using the Blade Guard Lever (12)
5. Lift the blade from the inner flange
and remove it from the saw (Fig. K)
6. Clean the saw blade flanges
thoroughly. Wipe a drop of oil onto
the inner and outer flange where
they will touch the blade
7. Mount the new saw blade onto
the spindle and inner flange.
IMPORTANT: The direction arrows
on the blade must match the
direction of the Blade Rotation
Indicator (4) marked on the housing
8. Re-fit the outer flange and, holding
down the spindle lock button, tighten the blade bolt
9. After replacing the saw blade, make sure that the saw blade runs
freely by turning the blade by hand a few times, and before using the
saw again, check that the safety devices are in good working order
J
K
11
10.Plug the machine into a power socket and run the saw under no
load to check that it runs smoothly before using it to cut any material
Cleaning
• Keep your tool clean at all times. Dirt and dust will cause internal
parts to wear quickly, and shorten the machine's service life. Clean
the body of your machine with a soft brush, or dry cloth. If available,
use clean, dry, compressed air to blow through the ventilation holes
Brushes
• Over time the carbon brushes inside the motor may become worn
• Excessively worn brushes may cause loss of power, intermittent
failure, or visible sparking
• If you suspect that the brushes may be worn, have them replaced at
an authorised service centre
Storage
• Store this tool carefully in a secure, dry place out of the reach
of children
Disposal
• Do not dispose of power tools, or other waste electrical and
electronic equipment, with household waste
Contact your local waste disposal authority for information on the
correct way to dispose of tools
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