GMC LS1375 Instruction Manual

GMC LS1375 Instruction Manual

1200w 184mm (7-1/4”) circular saw

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1200W
184MM (7-1/4")

CIRCULAR SAW

LS1375
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Code: LS1375
Date: 060512
Edition: 03
1
Op: PW

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  • Page 1: Circular Saw

    1200W 184MM (7-1/4”) CIRCULAR SAW LS1375 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Code: LS1375 Date: 060512 Edition: 03 Op: PW...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warranty Introduction Specifications General safety rules Additional safety rules for laser lights Additional safety rules for circular saws Contents of carton Unpacking Assembly Know your product Adjusting the cutting depth Adjusting the bevel angle Switching on and off Making a cut Making a pocket cut Using the parallel fence Using 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. Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations.
  • 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

    Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.
  • Page 7: Contents Of Carton

    Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released. Contents of carton The GMC LS1375 Circular Saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard: • Blade (fitted) •...
  • 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: Adjusting The Cutting Depth

    By loosening the bevel adjustment knob (9), the body and the blade of the saw can be tilted to any angle up to 45° for making angle cuts. Please note that the maximum depth of cut is reduced when cutting at an angle.
  • Page 10: Making A Cut

    When making a cut always use steady, even pressure. Forcing the saw causes rough cuts and could shorten the life of the saw or cause kickback. Allow the blade and the saw to do the work. 4. After completing your cut, release the switch (4) and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
  • Page 11: Using The Parallel Fence

    (approximately 2 seconds) before you begin to cut into the workpiece. 8. Slowly push the saw forward using both hands, keeping the red laser light beam on the line of cut. 9. After completing your cut, release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
  • Page 12: Changing The Blade

    After replacing the saw blade, make sure that the saw blade runs freely by turning the blade by hand. 8. Plug the machine into a power socket and run the saw under no load to check that it runs smoothly before using it to cut any material.
  • Page 13: Cleaning

    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 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.

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