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6. Start the motor by depressing the lock-off button (5) and 

squeezing the trigger switch (4).

7. Always let the blade reach full speed (approximately  

2 seconds) before you begin to cut into the work piece.

8. Slowly push the saw forward using both hands, keeping 

the red laser light beam on the line of cut.

9. After completing your cut, release the trigger switch  

and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.  

Do not remove the saw from the work piece while the 

blade is moving.

10. Switch off the laser beam on completion of the cut.

Note.

 The laser generated line is preset to align with the left 

side of the blade (closest to the motor).

Changing the blade

CAUTION. 

Always ensure that the saw is switched off 

and unplugged from the power supply before making any 

adjustments.
1. Place saw on its side on a flat surface.
2. Rotate the saw blade by hand whilst depressing the 

spindle lock button (20) until the blade locks (Fig. Q).

3. Whilst depressing the spindle lock button, turn the blade 

bolt anti-clockwise using the wrench provided (Fig. R).

4. Remove the outer blade flange and the blade bolt.
5. Raise the lower blade guard (14) using the blade  

guard lever (13).

6. Remove the saw blade 

from the inner flange 

and pull it out (Fig. S)

7. Clean the saw blade 

flanges thoroughly 

before mounting the new 

saw blade. Wipe a drop 

of oil onto the inner and 

outer flange where they 

will touch the blade.

8. Mount the new saw blade onto 

the spindle and against the 

inner flange.

9. Replace the outer flange and 

tighten the blade bolt (Fig. T).

WARNING. 

The direction in 

which the blade rotates has  

to be the same as the direction  

of the arrow marked on the housing (25).
10. Ensure that the spindle lock button (20) is released.
11. Before using the saw again, check that the safety 

devices are in good working order.

IMPORTANT. 

After replacing the saw blade, make sure that 

the saw blade runs freely by turning the blade by hand.
12. Plug the machine into a power socket and run the saw 

under no load to check that it runs smoothly before 

using it to cut any material.

R

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Summary of Contents for LS1800M

Page 1: ...1 1800W MAGNESIUM 185MM 7 1 4 CIRCULAR SAW LS1800M INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code LS1800M Date 061109 Edition 16 Op DCR ...

Page 2: ...his 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 ...

Page 3: ... response Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand 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 CAUTION Carefully read t...

Page 4: ...d or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock e When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock 3 Personal safety a Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs al...

Page 5: ...rent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation 5 Service a Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Additional safety rules for laser lights The laser light laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE system is Class 2 with maximum 1mW and 650nm wavelengths These las...

Page 6: ...e and safety of operation Causes and operator prevention of kickback Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched bound or misaligned saw blade causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator If the blade beco...

Page 7: ...ed before use Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts gummy deposits or a build up of debris c Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as plunge cuts and compound cuts Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the material the lower guard must be released For all other sawing the lower guard should operate automatically d Always ...

Page 8: ...0 Bevel scale 11 Parallel fence locking knob 12 Parallel fence 13 Blade guard lever 14 Lower blade guard 15 Base plate 16 Upper blade guard 17 Dust extraction port 18 Depth locking lever 19 Depth of cut indicator 20 Spindle lock button 21 Blade 22 Blade wrench 23 Blade guide notch 24 Parallel fence slots 25 Disc rotation indicator 14 2 1 3 10 9 23 20 21 13 16 17 22 6 15 18 7 19 4 5 8 11 12 25 24 2...

Page 9: ...s 1 Ensure that the saw is facing away from you 2 Loosen the depth locking lever 18 Fig A 3 Hold the base plate flat against the edge of the work piece and lift the body of the saw until the blade is at the right depth Fig B Use the depth of cut indicator 19 to determine the cutting depth 4 Tighten the depth locking lever 18 Note Always use the correct blade depth setting The correct blade depth s...

Page 10: ...he base on the work piece Fig I 6 Start the motor by depressing the lock off button 5 and squeezing the trigger switch 4 Note Always let the blade reach full speed approximately 2 seconds before you begin to cut into the work piece 7 Slowly push the saw forward using both hands Fig J 8 When making a cut always use steady even pressure Forcing the saw causes rough cuts and could shorten the life of...

Page 11: ...gged from the power supply before making any adjustments 1 Loosen the parallel fence locking knob 11 Fig L 2 Slide the parallel fence 12 through the parallel fence slots 24 in the base plate 15 Fig M 3 Adjust the parallel fence to the required width and secure it in position with the parallel fence locking knob 11 4 Ensure that the parallel fence rests against the wood along its entire length to g...

Page 12: ...g Q 3 Whilst depressing the spindle lock button turn the blade bolt anti clockwise using the wrench provided Fig R 4 Remove the outer blade flange and the blade bolt 5 Raise the lower blade guard 14 using the blade guard lever 13 6 Remove the saw blade from the inner flange and pull it out Fig S 7 Clean the saw blade flanges thoroughly before mounting the new saw blade Wipe a drop of oil onto the ...

Page 13: ...t be carried out by the manufacturer the manufacturer s agent or a qualified electrical service repairer to avoid a safety hazard Troubleshooting Trouble Problem Suggested remedy Saw will not start Power cord not plugged in Ensure that the cord is connected to the power supply Power fault fuse or circuit breaker tripped Check the power supply Cord damaged Use authorised service centre to repair or...

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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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