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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 210mm (8 1/4”) Compound Mitre Saw with Laser Line Generator • Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai • Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris LS211 050408 ED6 PR... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications Safety rules for laser lights General safety instructions Additional safety rules for mitre saws Accessories Know your product Unpacking Transportation Bench mounting Release knob Mitre table locks Bevel lock Spindle lock button Rotating lower blade guard Turning on and off Turning on the REDEYE®... -
Page 3: Introduction
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. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand. -
Page 4: Safety Rules For Laser Lights
Always remove the plug from the mains socket before making any adjustments or maintenance, including changing the blade. To ensure safe operation of the mitre saw you must follow these guidelines: • Select the correct blade for the material to be cut. - Page 5 • The mitre saw can be safely carried by the main handle but only once it has been removed from the mains power and secured in the locked down position. • Do not use the saw without the guards in position, in good working order and properly maintained.
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Page 6: Additional Safety Rules For Mitre Saws
• Ensure that there is adequate general or localised lighting. • Do not use the saw unless the guards are in place. • Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry. • Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this saw. - Page 7 Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other parts of the workpiece from the cutting area whilst the machine is running and the saw head is not in the rest position. • Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first switching off the machine.
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Page 8: Accessories
Accessories The GMC LS211 Compound Mitre Saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard: • Saw blade (fiited) • 6mm Hex Key • Instruction manual • Receipt holder... -
Page 9: Know Your Product
Know your product Before using the saw, familiarise yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. 1. Saw arm 14. Table insert 2. Release knob 3. Operating handle 15. Mitre lock 4. Upper fixed 16. Switch trigger blade guard 17. -
Page 10: Unpacking
4 bolts. 2. If desired, you can mount the saw to a piece of 13mm or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites and re-clamped. -
Page 11: Mitre Table Locks
WARNING. Be sure to tighten the bevel lock before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in the saw arm moving during the cut and cause serious personal injury. Spindle lock button The spindle lock button (18) prevents the blade in the saw from rotating (fig. -
Page 12: Setting The Fence Square With The Table
4. Rotate the table (12) until the pointer is positioned at 0º. 5. Tighten the mitre locks (15). 6. Loosen the bevel lock (7) and set the saw arm (1) at 0º bevel (the blade at 90º to the mitre table). Tighten the bevel lock (7). -
Page 13: Changing A Blade
It will prevent the blade screw from properly securing the blade on the spindle. Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry. Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings that may be required suit the spindle and the blade fitted. -
Page 14: Operation
7. Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting operation to check that there are no problems. -
Page 15: Compound Mitre Cut
1. Pull on the release knob (2) and lift the saw arm to its full height. 2. Loosen the mitre locks (15). 3. Rotate the mitre table (12) until the pointer aligns with zero on the mitre scale (13). 4. Retighten the mitre locks (15). -
Page 16: Adjusting The Laser Lines
• Switch off the laser light switch (25) and remove the plug from the power point. • With the saw arm (1) in the raised position, use a soft brush to dust away the sawdust build-up around the assembly. Note. -
Page 17: Maintenance
4. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts. CAUTION. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic parts of the saw. A mild detergent on a damp cloth is recommended. General inspection Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. - Page 20 Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual 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: •...