GMC MPS184M Instruction Manual

GMC MPS184M Instruction Manual

1300w magnesium 184mm (7 1/4”) multi function circular saw

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1300W
MAGNESIUM
184MM (7 1/4")
MULTI FUNCTION
CIRCULAR SAW
MPS184M
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Code: MPS184M
Date: 080508
Edition: 10
Op: DJ

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  • Page 1 1300W MAGNESIUM 184MM (7 1/4”) MULTI FUNCTION CIRCULAR SAW MPS184M INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Magenta Cyan Yellow Code: MPS184M Date: 080508 Edition: 10 Op: DJ...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications General safety rules 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 Overload cutout Removing swarf and chips Using a dust collection system...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    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. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria.
  • 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 Circular Saws

    Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbour holes. do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control. This h. Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt.
  • Page 6 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

    Accessories The GMC MPS184M Circular Saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard: 1. 36T thin-kerf (2.2mm) TCT blade (fitted) 2. Blade wrench 3. Rip fence 4. Wood cutting dust extraction adaptor 5. Instruction manual Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing.
  • Page 8: Know Your Product

    Know your product 1. Power on indicator 2. Trigger switch 3. Lock-off button 4. Motor housing 5. Handle 6. Bevel adjustment lever 7. Bevel scale 8. Parallel fence locking knob 9. Parallel fence 10. Cover release knob (front) 11. Cover release knob (rear) 12.
  • Page 9: Overview

    By loosening the bevel adjustment lever (6), 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: Switching On And Off

    (Fig. I). 4. When making 45° bevel cuts, align your line of cut with the inner blade guide notch on the base of the saw. 5. Rest the front edge of the base on the workpiece (Fig. J).
  • Page 11: Overload Cutout

    5 minutes. If overloaded, the thermal overload circuit will trip. The button of the reset switch (27) is partially ejected and the saw motor cuts out. Restore power as follows. 1. Wait until the motor has cooled (approx. 5 minutes).
  • Page 12: Changing The Blade

    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 13: General Inspection

    Suggested remedy Ensure that the cord is connected to the power supply Wait 5 minutes for saw to cool, depress reset switch on saw then restart Use authorised service centre to repair or replace...
  • Page 16 GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing 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.

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