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- Page 1 1800W MAGNESIUM 185MM (7 1/4") CIRCULAR SAW LS1800M INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Code: LS1800M Date: 061109 Edition: 16 Op: DCR...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications General safety rules Additional safety rules for laser lights Additional safety rules for circular saws Accessories Unpacking Assembly Know your product Overview Adjusting the cutting depth Adjusting the bevel angle Switching on and off Making a cut Making a pocket cut Using the parallel fence... -
Page 3: Introduction
1. Do not attempt to change the position of the laser under any circumstances, it has been set at the factory and is accurately focused on the centre of the saw blade. 2. It may be more difficult to see the laser line in conditions of bright sunshine and on certain surfaces. -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
General safety rules WARNING. Read 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 listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool. -
Page 5: Additional Safety Rules For Laser Lights
4. Power tool use and care a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b. -
Page 6: Additional Safety Rules For Circular Saws
The guard taking proper precautions as given below. a. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback forces. your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. -
Page 7: Accessories
Do not use Abrasive wheels Unsharpened Accessories The GMC LS1800M Circular Saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard: 1. Blade (fitted) If blade 2. Blade wrench 3. -
Page 8: Know Your Product
Know your product 1. Laser light assembly 2. Laser light on/off button 3. Laser light aperture 4. Trigger switch 5. Lock-off button 6. Motor housing 7. Main handle 8. Front handle 9. Bevel adjustment knob 10. Bevel scale 11. Parallel fence locking knob 12. -
Page 9: Overview
By loosening the bevel adjustment knob (9), the body and the blade of the saw can be tilted to any angle up to 55° for making angle cuts. Please note that the maximum depth of cut is reduced when cutting at an angle. -
Page 10: Switching On And Off
9. After completing your cut, release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from the work piece while the blade is moving. Note. Since blade thickness varies, always make a trial... -
Page 11: Using The Parallel Fence
5. Always let the blade reach full speed (approximately 2 seconds) before you begin to cut into the work piece. 6. Slowly lower the saw into the work piece, using the front of the base resting on the work piece as a hinge point. -
Page 12: Changing The Blade
After replacing the saw blade, make sure that the saw blade runs freely by turning the blade by hand. 12. Plug the machine into a power socket and run the saw under no load to check that it runs smoothly before... -
Page 13: Maintenance
3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals. 4. If the body of the saw needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft damp cloth. A mild detergent can be used but nothing like alcohol, petrol or other cleaning agent. - Page 16 GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing, replacing, technical service or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au.