Unpacking; Assembly - GMC TP2000 Instruction M

• Take care when handling blades and the cutter head.
Wear work gloves. The blades are sharp and can easily
cut bare hands.
• Allow the machine to reach full speed before feeding in
a work piece.
• Check that the cutters are securely fastened.
• Check the amount of cut on the blade before using the
machine.
• Never attempt a heavy cut in short stock.
• Avoid cutting across the grain.
• Use suitably designed jigs or push pads that keep your
hands well away from the blades, particularly for shorter
stock planning.
• Advance the material to the cutting head for normal
operation by sliding it along the table, never by placing
it directly on the cutting head.
• Never leave the machine set to a heavy cut, but reduce
it to a minimum cut.
Wear goggles, Wear earmuffs, Wear a breathing mask
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any
use other than those mentioned in this Manual will be
considered a case of misuse. The user and not the
manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such cases of misuse.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes
made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from
such changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible
to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards
may arise in connection with the tool's construction
and design:
• Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is
not worn.
• Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn.
• Damage to the eyes if effective eye protection is
not worn.

Unpacking

Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is
missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the
tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has
been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.

Assembly

Prior to using the machine it is necessary to assemble the
following components:
• Height adjustment handle
• Blade guide
Height adjustment handle
1. Place the handle (2) on
the shaft located on the
top right side of the
machine and secure the
handle in position with
the fixing screw.
Rear guard
1. Position the chip guard
(10) so that the two
vertical threaded posts at
the rear of the machine
locate in the holes in the
chip guard.
2. Ensure that the chip guard
sits flush with rear of the
cutter head.
3. Secure the guard (10) in
place with the two wing
nuts provided.
Blade guide
1. Place the two guide pieces
on the shaft and secure
them in place with the
circlips provided.
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• Chip guard