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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2300W 235mm (9-1/4”) Circular Saw with Laser Line Generator* • Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai • Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris LS236LS 040421 ED12 PR... -
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 Know your product Accessories Unpacking Assembly Overview Adjusting the cutting depth Adjusting the bevel angle Adjusting the bevel setting Adjusting the angle pointer Switching on and off Making a cut... -
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: General Safety Rules
General safety rules 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. -
Page 5: Additional Safety Rules For Laser Lights
• 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 do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. -
Page 6: Additional Safety Rules For Circular Saws
When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted. - Page 7 Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent.
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Page 8: Know Your Product
Know your product 1. Laser light assembly 2. Laser aperture 3. Trigger switch 4. Laser light on/off button 5. Motor housing 6. Main handle 7. Front handle 8. Bevel adjustment lever 9. Bevel scale 10. Parallel fence locking knob 11. Parallel fence 12. -
Page 9: Accessories
Accessories The GMC LS236LS Circular Saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard: 1. Blade wrench 2. Blade (fitted) 3. Parallel fence guide 4. Dust extraction adaptor 5. Instruction manual 6. Receipt holder Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Bevel Angle
Adjusting the bevel setting CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments. 1. Ensure power is disconnected from the mains socket. -
Page 11: Adjusting The Angle Pointer
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. 10. After completing your cut, release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. -
Page 12: Using The Parallel Fence Guide
The parallel fence allows you to make parallel cuts in a sheet of wood, all at the same width. CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments. 1. Loosen the parallel fence locking knob (10) 2. -
Page 13: Changing The Blade
7. Clean the saw blade flanges thoroughly before mounting the new saw blade. Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner and outer flange where they will touch the blade. 8. Mount the new saw blade onto the spindle and against the inner flange. -
Page 14: 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 15 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: •...