GMC MS018 Manual page 13

Replacing the saw blade
NOTE: A replacement GMC blade for this saw is available from your GMC
dealer – product code 162294
• Never fit high speed steel blades or abrasive discs. Fitting of other purpose
or different-sized blades will void the warranty
• Do not fit inferior blades. Regularly check the blade is flat, sharp and free of
cracks or defects
1. Lock the saw in rip cut position (see 'Making a rip cut' above)
2. Remove the screw, keeping the Blade Bolt Cover (9)
in place [Fig N]
3. Raise the cover so that you can access the blade bolt
4. Depress the spindle lock button (at the rear of the blade housing) and use
the Hex Key (16) supplied, to loosen and remove the blade bolt [Fig O]
Fig N
5. Lift the flange off the spindle and set aside
6. Place the saw on its side and carefully slide the blade out through the
aperture at the bottom of the blade housing (Note: it may help to use a
slotted screwdriver to lift the blade off the shaft) [Fig P]
7. Carefully slide the new blade in through the bottom of the blade housing and
position it on the shaft, ensuring the direction of rotation arrows on the blade
are facing the same way as the direction arrows on the fixed guard [Fig Q]
Fig P
Fig O
Fig Q
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8. Re-fit the flange onto the spindle, then re- fit
the blade bolt [Fig R]
9. Check that the blade is seated properly, then
depress the spindle lock and tighten the bolt
firmly with the hex key
10. Re-fit the blade bolt cover
Throat Plate
• The Throat Plate (6) is in two parts which
cover the throat channel that the saw moves
along. If the throat plate becomes damaged
purchase a replacement
• The left and right side can be replaced individually and either side can be
accessed by simply moving the saw mechanism to the opposite side. The
part needed is identical for the left or right side. Simply unscrew the existing
plate and replace. It is important not to over-tighten as the plate may warp.
For best results, tighten by hand
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
A range of accessories and consumables is available from your dealer. Spare
parts are available from your dealer or at www.toolsparesonline.com*.
WARNING: Internal parts must be replaced by a trained service engineer.
Incorrect fitting of parts can be highly dangerous and may damage or even
destroy the tool.
*Availability and delivery times may vary.
Disposal
Always adhere to national regulations when disposing of power tools that are no
longer functional and are not viable for repair.
• Do not dispose of power tools, or other waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE), with household waste
• Contact your local waste disposal authority for information on the correct
way to dispose of power tools
Fig R
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