Description of symbols Specifications General safety instructions Additional safety rules for tile cutting saws Additional safety rules when using water cooling system Testing your safety switch Position of tile saw Accessories Required tools Unpacking Know your product Transportation information Blade guard...
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.
General safety instructions To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards.
• Before cutting a piece of tile let the saw blade run freely for a few seconds. If it makes an unfamiliar sound or vibrates excessively switch it off immediately and disconnect from the power supply.
Additional safety rules when using water cooling system The Sliding Tile Cutting Saw has been fitted with a Residual Current Device (RCD) safety switch designed to immediately switch the electricity off if a fault is detected to avoid the risk of a potentially fatal shock.
2. If water is present have an electrician complete any necessary work or repairs. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF. Accessories The GMC WTS550 tile cutting saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard: • 2 x Mitre blocks •...
Know your product Before using the saw, familiarize yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. 1. Sliding table 2. ON/OFF switch 3. Blade guard 4. Support arms 5. Water tank 6. Transport peg 7. Work piece clamps 8. Mitre blocks 9.
Operation Making a straight cut 1. Draw back the table so there is sufficient space on the table for the tile. 2. Remove the mitre blocks 3. Line up the cut with the blade using the scale on the table. 4.
DANGER. • Never try to use a blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw. It will come into contact with the blade guard. • Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
Turn off the tool and let it cool down to room temperature. Inspect and clean the ventilation slots Replace with new circular saw blade Ensure water cooling on/off lever is in the “on” position Check to see that all knobs and levers are securely...
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