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Replace damaged cutting wheel before operating.

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Do not fill water compartment above water fill line.

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Ensure that the directional arrow marked on the blade 

corresponds with the rotational direction of the motor.

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With the machine disconnected from the power supply, 

rotate the blade by hand to ensure it is free from 

obstruction.

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Always keep the blade-securing nut and flanges clean.

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Ensure that the blade-securing nut is securely tightened 

with the wrenches provided.

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Never try to cut freehand. Always ensure that the tile to 

be cut is pressed firmly against the rip fence.

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Ensure that the piece of tile that will be cut off has 

sufficient room to move sideways. Failure to do so may 

result in the off cut binding against the blade.

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 Never cut more than one tile at a time.

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Never cut pieces too small to be held securely against 

the rip fence without leaving enough space for the 

hand to be a safe distance from the blade.

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Ensure that the table and surrounding area are clear 

with the exception of the tile to be cut.

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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. 

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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 of tile saw

1. To avoid the possibility 

of the appliance plug 

or receptacle getting 

wet, position tile saw 

to one side of a wall 

mounted receptacle 

to prevent water from 

dripping onto the 

receptacle or plug. The user should arrange a “drip 

loop” in the cord connecting the saw to a receptacle. 

The “drip loop” is that part of the cord below the level 

of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord 

is used, to prevent water travelling along the cord and 

coming in contact with the receptacle.

2. If water is present have an electrician complete any 

necessary work or repairs. DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY 

REPAIRS YOURSELF.

Accessories

The GMC LSTSAW tile cutting saw is supplied with the 

following accessories as standard:

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Rip fence

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Mitre gauge

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Laser light assembly

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Laser light arm

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Laser light arm locking knob

•  

Face spanners x2

•  

AAA batteries x2

•  

180mm Diamond Blade (Fitted)

•  

Instruction manual

•  

Receipt holder

Tool

Power Supply Cord

Supporting Surface

Drip Loop

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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