GMC SYT210 Instruction Manual

GMC SYT210 Instruction Manual

Gmc 210mm (8 1/4") slide compound mitre saw with redeye instruction manual
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210MM (8 1⁄4")
SLIDE COMPOUND
MITRE SAW
WITH REDEYE
SYT210
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Black
Magenta
Cyan
Yellow
®
Code: SYT210
Date: 061010
Edition: 06
1
Op: PW

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  • Page 1 210MM (8 1⁄4”) SLIDE COMPOUND MITRE SAW WITH REDEYE ® SYT210 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Magenta Code: SYT210 Cyan Yellow Date: 061010 Edition: 06 Op: PW...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications Safety rules for laser lights General safety instructions Additional safety rules for mitre saws Accessories Know your product Unpacking Transportation Bench mounting Release knob Slide lock Mitre table locks Bevel lock Spindle lock button Rotating lower blade guard Dust bag...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    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. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service.
  • Page 4: Safety Rules For Laser Lights

    • Select the correct blade for the material to be cut. • Do not use the saw to cut materials other than those recommended by the manufacturer. • The mitre saw can be safely carried by the main handle...
  • Page 5 Do not remove any cut-offs from the cutting area until the guard is fully locked in place and the blade has come to rest. • Ensure that the mitre saw is fixed to a bench wherever possible. • When cutting long pieces which extend well over the table width ensure that the ends are adequately supported at the same height as the saw table top.
  • Page 6: Additional Safety Rules For Mitre Saws

    • Ensure that there is adequate general or localised lighting. • Do not use the saw unless the guards are in place. • Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry. • Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this saw.
  • Page 7: Accessories

    A number of supports at regular intervals may be required if the workpiece is extremely long. Wear goggles Wear earmuffs Wear a breathing mask Accessories The GMC SYT210 Slide Compound Mitre Saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard: • Saw blade (fiited) • 6mm Hex key •...
  • Page 8: Know Your Product

    Know your product Before using the saw, familiarise yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. 1. Laser light assembly 2. Laser light on/off switch 3. Laser cover 4. Laser aperture 5. Saw arm 6. Release knob 7. Operating handle 8.
  • Page 9: Unpacking

    5 bolts. 2. If desired, you can mount the saw to a piece of 13mm or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites and re-clamped.
  • Page 10: Bevel Lock

    WARNING. Be sure to tighten the bevel lock before making a cut. Failure to do so could result in the saw arm moving during the cut and cause serious personal injury. Spindle lock button The spindle lock button (25) prevents the blade in the saw from rotating (fig.
  • Page 11: Setting The Fence Square With The Table

    Note. The above procedure can also be used to check the angle of the saw blade to the table at 45º bevel angle. The 45° bevel adjustment screw (14) is on the opposite side of the saw arm (fig. T).
  • Page 12: Changing A Blade

    It will prevent the blade screw from properly securing the blade on the spindle. Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry. Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings that may be required suit the spindle and the blade fitted.
  • Page 13: Cross-Cutting (Without Slide Action)

    0º. Mitre crosscuts are made with the table set at some angle other than zero. 1. Pull on the release knob (6) and lift the saw arm (5) to its full height. 2. Loosen the mitre locks (18).
  • Page 14: Bevel Cut

    Failure to do so could result in the table moving during the cut, causing serious personal injury. 5. Loosen the bevel lock (12) and move the saw arm (5) to the left to the desired bevel angle (between 0º and 45º).
  • Page 15: Using The Laser Line Generator

    Failure to do so could result in the table moving during the cut, causing serious personal injury. 5. Loosen the bevel lock (12) and move the saw arm (5) to the left to the desired bevel angle (between 0º and 45º).
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    4. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts. CAUTION. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic parts of the saw. A mild detergent on a damp cloth is recommended. General inspection Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight.
  • Page 20 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.

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