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Contents

Introduction 

3

Environmental protection 

3

Description of symbols 

3

Specifications 

3

Safety rules for laser lights 

4

General safety instructions 

4

Additional safety rules for scroll saws 

5

Accessories 

6

Unpacking 

6

Assembly 

6

Know your product 

7

Mounting the saw to a workbench 

8

Blades 

8

Selecting the correct blade 

8

Removing blades 

8

Installing blades 

9

Setting the table for horizontal or bevel cutting 

9

Aligning the degree scale pointer 

9

Turning on and off 

10

Sawdust blower 

10

LED light 

10

Adjusting the laser line 

10

Adjusting the speed 

11

Selecting the correct speed 

11

Scroll saw operation 

11

Using the REDEYE

®

 laser line generator 

12

Maintenance 

12

Oiling the arm bearings 

12

Cleaning 

12

General inspection 

13

Repairs 

13

Warranty Powertools

Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete 

satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass 

manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our 

required level of performance and you may need the 

assistance of our service department.
This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home 

domestic use from the date of the original purchase. 

If found to be defective in materials or workmanship, 

the tool or the offending faulty component will be repaired 

or replaced free of charge with another of the same item. 

A small freight charge may apply. Proof of purchase is 

essential. We reserve the right to reject any claim where 

the purchase cannot be verified.
This warranty does not include damage or defects to the 

tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents, 

alterations or commercial or business use. It also does not 

cover any bonus items or included accessories. Only the 

powertool is covered under this warranty. 
With continuing product development, changes may have 

occurred which render the product received slightly 

different to that shown in this instruction manual.
Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty. For full details of 

the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our 

website – www.gmcompany.com
For prompt service we suggest you log your service 

request online - www.gmcservice.com.au, should you 

not have access to the internet, please contact our 

service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) 

or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 

Summary of Contents for LS1620

Page 1: ...1 200W VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW WITH REDEYE LS1620 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code LS1620 Date 060906 Edition 05 Op BR ...

Page 2: ...anted for a 2 year period for home domestic use from the date of the original purchase If found to be defective in materials or workmanship the tool or the offending faulty component will be repaired or replaced free of charge with another of the same item A small freight charge may apply Proof of purchase is essential We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified ...

Page 3: ...roduction 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 CAUTION Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool T...

Page 4: ...is 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 t...

Page 5: ...or 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 par...

Page 6: ...not be permitted to rock whilst being cut Use caution when cutting off round material such as dowel rods or tubing They have a tendency to roll while being cut causing the blade to bite Never leave the scroll saw running unattended Always turn the saw off make sure that it has come to a complete stop and then remove plug from the power supply before leaving the work area Do not perform layout asse...

Page 7: ...witch variable speed dial 2 Laser light on off switch 3 LED light on off switch 4 Laser aperture 5 Laser line alignment knob 6 Sawdust blower 7 LED light 8 Drop foot 9 Drop foot locking knob 10 Table 11 Table insert 12 Blade tension lever 13 Blade adapters 14 Blade adapter knobs 15 Blade 16 Bevel adjustment scale 17 Table lock knob 18 Table adjustment knob 19 Blade storage compartment 1 2 3 12 13 ...

Page 8: ...ws at least three 3 teeth to be in contact with the workpiece at all times 4 Very fine narrow blades should be used for curve cutting in thin wood 6mm or less 5 To cut thicker wood use wider blades with fewer teeth per inch 6 When cutting wood thicker than 25mm guide the workpiece into the blade slowly and take care not to bend or twist the blade whilst cutting 7 Most blade packages state the size...

Page 9: ...nsure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply before making any adjustments 1 Loosen the table lock knob 17 to allow the saw table to be tilted to the left and right The table can be locked at any angle from a 0º horizontal cutting position up to a 45º angle both to the left and right for bevel cutting 2 Rotate the table adjustment knob 18 to move the table from left to ri...

Page 10: ...o help keep the work area clean for more accurate scroll cuts The blower tube is factory set to direct air flow at the blade and workpiece LED light The LED light will illuminate the work area for greater visibility of the cutting line 1 To turn on the LED light press the LED light button 3 on the control panel Note The LED light will not function if the saw is not in the on position Adjusting the...

Page 11: ...e drags To lower or raise the drop foot loosen the drop foot locking knob 9 and position the drop foot so it rests on top of the work piece Retighten the drop foot locking knob 7 Ensure that you feed the wood into the blade slowly because the teeth of the blade are very small and they can only remove wood when they are on the down stroke 8 The blade will flex backwards when applying feed pressure ...

Page 12: ... switch down to turn off the saw and unplug the tool from the power point to prevent unauthorised use 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 An occasional coat of paste wax on the work table will allow the wood being cut to glide smoothly across the work surface Oiling the ...

Page 13: ...the fixing screws are tight They may vibrate loose over time Repairs Only an authorised service centre should replace the cordset or effect other repairs If the cordset is damaged or worn have it repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre ...

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Page 16: ...ew Zealand 7am 7pm 7days a week AEST Please note that if repair or replacement is required you must provide a valid original purchase receipt You will need the following details at hand to log your service request Personal details First Last name address pick up address contact phone numbers email address Product details Product number date of purchase retailer bought from State postcode receipt n...

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