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7.  Dress correctly.

 Do not wear loose clothing or 

jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber 

gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when 

working outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a 

protective hair covering.

8.  Use safety accessories.

 Safety glasses and earmuffs 

should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also 

required if the sanding operation creates dust.

9.  Do not abuse the power cord.

 Never pull the cord to 

disconnect the tool from the power point. Keep the 

cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

10.  Secure the work piece.

 Use clamps or a vice to hold 

the work piece. It is safer than using your hand and 

frees both hands to operate the tool.

11.  Do not overreach.

 Keep your footing secure and 

balanced at all times.

12.  Look after your tools.

 Keep tools sharp and clean for 

better and safer performance. Follow the instructions 

regarding lubrication and accessory changes. Inspect 

tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them 

repaired by an authorised service facility. Inspect 

extension cords periodically and replace them if 

damaged. Keep tool handles dry, clean and free from 

oil and grease.

13.  Disconnect idle tools.

 Switch off the power and 

disconnect the plug from the power point before 

servicing, when changing accessories and when the 

tool is not in use.

14.  Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.

 Check to see 

that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from 

the tool before switching on.

15.  Avoid unintentional starting.

 Always check that the 

switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the 

tool to the power supply. Do not carry a plugged 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, carefully determine if it will operate 

properly and perform its intended function. Check for 

alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, 

breakage of parts, proper mounting and any other 

conditions that may affect the operation of the tool. 

A part that is damaged should be properly repaired 

or replaced by an authorised service facility, unless 

otherwise indicated in this Instruction Manual.

Defective switches must be replaced by an authorised 

service facility. Do not use a tool if the switch does 

not turn the tool on and off correctly.

19.  Guard against electric shock.

 Prevent body contact 

with grounded objects such as water pipes, radiators, 

cookers and refrigerator enclosures.

20.  Use only approved parts.

 When servicing, use only 

identical replacement parts. Use an authorised service 

facility to fit replacement parts.

Additional safety rules for tile cutting saws

Always connect the machine to a correctly earthed power 

supply.

SAFETY SWITCH.

 The use of a 30 mA residual current 

circuit breaker (RCD) is recommended for extra protection 

against electric shock.

• 

For your own safety read instruction manual before 

operating saw

• 

Wear eye protection.

•   

Use top blade guard for every operation for which it can 

be used.

• 

Disconnect saw before servicing, when changing cutting 

wheels, and cleaning.

• 

Use tool only with smooth edge cutting wheels free of 

openings and grooves.

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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