Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications Safety instructions Additional safety rules for reciprocating saws Contents of carton Unpacking Assembly Know your product Installing a saw blade Switching on and off Varying the speed Changing the position of the shoe General cutting Plunge cutting Metal cutting...
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.
Safety instructions WARNING. Read and understand 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 below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
• 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. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and •...
Wear goggles Wear earmuffs Wear a breathing mask Contents of carton The GMC MXR56 Reciprocating Saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard: • Allen key • Wood cutting blade •...
Installing a saw blade CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply before installing or removing a blade. 1. Open the blade clamp (4) by rotating it in an anti- clockwise direction. This will retract the pin and allow the saw blade to be inserted.
General cutting 1. Hold the saw firmly in front and clearly away from you. 2. Make sure that the blade is clear of any obstruction and that the power cord or any extension cord is out of the path of the blade. 3.
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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.