Cleaning; General Inspection; Power Cord Maintenance; Troubleshooting - GMC LS1375 Instruction Manual

Cleaning

1. Keep the tool's air vents unclogged and clean at all times.
2. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done
with a rag.
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.
5. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.

Troubleshooting

Trouble
Saw will not start
Blade does not reach
full speed
Poor cutting
Vibration or abnormal
noise
Problem
Power cord not plugged in
Power fault, fuse or circuit breaker
tripped
Cord damaged
Burned out switch
Faulty motor
Extension cord too long or undersized
Tool is overheating
Accessory blunted
Loose parts
Blade vibrating
Moving parts excessively worn
CAUTION. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the
plastic parts of the tool. A mild detergent on a damp cloth
is recommended. Water must never come into contact
with the tool.

General inspection

Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They
may vibrate loose over time.

Power cord maintenance

If the supply cord needs replacing, the task must be carried
out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's agent, or an
authorised service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard.
Suggested remedy
Ensure that the cord is connected to the power supply
Check the power supply
Use authorised service centre to repair or replace
Use authorised service centre to repair or replace
Use authorised service centre to repair or replace the
motor
Use extension cord heavy enough to carry the current
Turn off the tool and let it cool down to room temperature.
Inspect and clean the ventilation slots
Replace with new circular saw blade
Check to see that all knobs and levers are securely
tightened including bevel adjustment knob, depth locking
lever and parallel fence locking knob
Ensure that the blade nut is securely tightened
Use authorised service centre to repair or replace
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