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Safety rules for laser lights

The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE® 

system is Class 2 with maximum 1mW power and 400-

700nm wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present 

an optical hazard, although staring at the beam may 

cause flash blindness.

Warning. 

Do not stare directly at the laser beam. A 

hazard may exist if you deliberately stare into the beam, 

please observe all safety rules as follows;

•  

The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance 

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

•  

Never aim the beam at any person or an object other 

than the work piece.

LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION

Do not stare into beam. 

Only turn laser beam on when tool 

is on work piece. Class 2 laser product

•  

The laser beam shall not be deliberately aimed at 

personnel and shall be prevented from being directed 

towards the eye of a person for longer than 0.25s.

•  

Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy work 

piece without reflective surfaces. i.e. wood or rough 

coated surfaces are acceptable. Bright shiny reflective 

sheet steel or the like is not suitable for laser use as 

the reflective surface could direct the beam back at the 

operator.

•  

Do not change the laser light assembly with a different 

type. Repairs must only be carried out by the laser 

manufacturer or an authorised agent.

CAUTION: 

Use of controls or adjustments or performance 

of procedures other than those specified herein may result 

in hazardous radiation exposure.
Please refer to the relevant Australian standards, AS 2397 

and AS/NZS2211 for more information on Lasers.

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. Children and infirm people must not use this 

tool. Children should be supervised at all times if they 

are in the area in which the tool is being used. It is 

also imperative that you observe the accident prevention 

regulations in force in your area. The same applies for 

general rules of occupational health and safety.

Warning.

 When using power tools, basic safety 

precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of 

fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read 

and heed the advice given in the additional important 

safety instructions.

1.  Keep the work area clean and tidy.

 Cluttered work 

areas and benches invite accidents and injury.

2.  Consider the environment in which you are working.

 

Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. 

Keep the work area well lit. Do not expose power tools 

to rain. Do not use power tools in the presence of 

flammable liquids or gases.

3.  Keep visitors away from the work area.

 All visitors 

and onlookers, especially children and infirm persons, 

should be kept well away from where you are working. 

Do not let others in the vicinity make contact with the 

tool or extension cord.

4.  Store tools safely.

 When not in use, tools should be 

locked up out of reach.

5.  Do not force the tool.

 The tool will do the job 

better and safer working at the rate for which it was 

designed.

6.  Use the correct tool for the job.

 Do not force small 

tools or attachments to do the job best handled by a 

heavier duty tool. Never use a tool for a purpose for 

which it was not intended.

Summary of Contents for 040521 ED8 PR

Page 1: ...1 LSTSAW 040521 ED8 PR Melbourne Perth Auckland Hong Kong Shanghai Taipei New York Verona London Paris INSTRUCTION MANUAL Tile Cutting Saw with Laser Line Generator ...

Page 2: ...rom abuse accidents or alterations It also does not cover any bonus accessories unless the tool is a GMC Platinum Professional model Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place Conditions apply to the above warranty If you need direction of what constitutes a free of charge warranty claim please review the guide given on the rear of the Receipt Holder An indication is given as to the...

Page 3: ...ol making it easy to maintain and operate Environmental protection Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste All tools hoses and packaging should be sorted taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way WARNINGS 1 It may be more difficult to see the laser line in conditions of bright sunshine and on certain surfaces 2 When storing the tool...

Page 4: ...se 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 Children and infirm people must not use this tool Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in wh...

Page 5: ... in tool with your finger on the switch 16 Use outdoor rated extension cords When a tool is used outdoors use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use and are so marked 17 Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate a power tool when you are tired 18 Check for damaged parts Before using a tool check that there are no damaged parts If a part is slightly damaged...

Page 6: ...ch it off immediately and disconnect from the power supply Let the blade reach full speed before starting the cut Let the blade come to a complete stop before removing any jammed or off cut material from around the blade area Never allow the blade to run dry Failure to keep the water compartment topped up will result in possible over heating of the diamond blade and a poor cut in the tile Position...

Page 7: ... GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing If you find anything wrong do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury 1 Remove all loose parts from the carton 2 Remove the packing materials from around the saw 3 Carefully lift the saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface ...

Page 8: ... Water compartment 9 Blade cover 10 Blade cover locking knobs 11 Table 12 Table scale 13 Blade guard 14 Blade 15 Rip fence 16 Rip fence locking lever 17 Mitre gauge 18 Mitre gauge locking knob 19 Laser light arm 20 Laser light arm locking knob 21 Laser light assembly 22 Laser light assembly locking knob 23 Laser light assembly battery cover 24 Laser light on off switch 25 Face spanners 19 1 2 3 8 ...

Page 9: ...ift up the locking lever and turn it in a clockwise direction to give it a tighter grip Push down on the locking lever to secure the fence in position Mitre gauge The mitre gauge 17 fits over the top of the rip fence and is used to cut tiles at a particular angle The mitre gauge can be adjusted from 0 to 45 and in conjunction with the fence is used to guide the work piece through the blade To adju...

Page 10: ... guide you as you cut It improves operator cutting vision enables faster set up increases accuracy and improves safety To turn the laser line on and off press the laser light on off switch 24 Installing a blade 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...

Page 11: ...with the blade cover locking knobs CAUTION Before using the saw after replacing the blade check that all the safety devices are fitted correctly including the blade guard and that they are all in good working order Run the saw without loading it to ensure the blade runs true and there are no extraneous noises Filling the water compartment 1 The water compartment 8 is incorporated into the main hou...

Page 12: ...st the rip fence and pass through the blade in a smooth action Note Do not force the tile into the blade too quickly or with excessive force allow the blade to do the work Making a mitre cut 1 Fit the mitre gauge assembly 17 over the rip fence 2 Choose the desired mitre angle and tighten the mitre gauge locking knob 18 3 Place the tile into the mitre gauge and hold it firmly in position 4 Push the...

Page 13: ...es are acceptable Bright shiny reflective sheet steel or the like is not suitable for laser use as the reflective surface could direct the beam back at the operator Only turn the laser beam on when the work piece is on the tool 1 Mark the line of the cut on the work piece 2 Adjust the angle of mitre and bevel of the cut as required 3 Hold the work piece in position using the laser line to align th...

Page 14: ...is not covered under warranty Maintenance WARNING Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making and adjustments or maintenance procedures When you have finished cutting your tiles always disconnect the power empty the water and fully clean and dry the machine Cleaning 1 Keep the tool s air vents unclogged and clean at all times 2 Remove dust...

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Page 16: ...vice to make suggestions or give comments about any GMC product With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to 7pm 7 d...

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