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Description of symbols

The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These
represent important information about the product or
instructions on its use.

Wear hearing protection. 
Wear eye protection. 
Wear breathing protection.

Conforms to relevant standards for
electromagnetic compatibility.

Specifications

Nominal voltage:

230–240Vac ~ 50Hz

Input power:

250W

No load speed:

1400 RPM

Table size:

300mm x 300mm

Throat length:

200mm

Bevel angle:

0° to 45°

Cutting capacity:

80mm

Saw blade length:  1400mm
Saw blade width*: 3–12.7mm
Teeth per inch:

6 TPI

* Supplied with a 1400 x 0.35 x 6.35mm general purpose blade

Safety rules for laser lights

The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE®
system is Class 1 with maximum 0.39mW and 650nm
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;

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The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Dear Customer

If you require any help with your product, whether it 
is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, 
please phone our Help Line for an immediate 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 through this entire Instruction 

Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take 
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
Your GMC power tool has many features that will make 
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and 
dependability have been given top priority in the 
development of this tool, 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.

Summary of Contents for LS8B

Page 1: ...REDEYE LS8B 030710 MW ED7 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 250W 200mm Band Saw with Laser Line Generator Melbourne Perth Auckland Hong Kong Shanghai Taipei New York Verona London Paris ...

Page 2: ...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 replaced free of charge with another of the same item A small freight charge may apply The warranty replacement unit is only made available by returning the tool t...

Page 3: ... shall be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 3 Dear Customer If you require any help with your product whether it is a Warranty claim spare part or user information please phone our Help Line for an immediate 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 ha...

Page 4: ...sed 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 The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such changes Warning When using power tools basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire electri...

Page 5: ... 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 t...

Page 6: ...ever make a cut with the work off the table Wear goggles Wear hearing protection Wear a breathing mask Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques it is unlikely that your 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 in...

Page 7: ...ble trunnion 11 Work table 12 Table insert 13 Rip fence 14 Rip fence locking handle 15 Upper blade guide 16 Blade guide setting knob 17 Blade guide locking knob 18 Blade tracking adjustment knob 19 Blade tracking locking nut 20 Table locking knob 21 Table setting lever 22 Bevel adjustment scale 23 Dust extraction port 24 Table tilt adjustable screw stop 7 1 15 11 20 22 21 24 10 3 5 16 17 19 18 2 6...

Page 8: ...ashers and three nuts Caution Make sure the screws are tightened securely to ensure they do not loosen in use 4 Attach the U shape under the work table using the two screws and two thumb nuts 5 Attach the rip fence to the table and secure it by pushing down the rip fence locking handle 14 It may be necessary to rotate the lever anti clockwise to be able to slide the rip fence over the table and th...

Page 9: ...screws that hold the guide pins in place using the Allen key supplied 10 Press the guide pins together against the band saw blade 11 Turn the band saw wheel by hand in a clockwise direction several times to bring the guide pins into the correct position Both guide pins should just touch the saw blade 12 Tighten the guide pin locking screws Caution Ensure the blade is not pinched by rotating the ba...

Page 10: ...l adjustments have been made Caution Ensure the blade is not pinched by rotating the band saw wheel one or two times by hand Housing doors WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments 1 The upper housing door 4 and lower housing door 5 protect against contact with the rotating parts inside the machine 2 Both housing doors must...

Page 11: ...quirements Adjusting the saw blade tension WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments The saw blade tension can be adjusted using the blade tension knob 8 1 To increase the blade tension turn the blade tension knob 8 in a clockwise direction 2 To reduce the blade tension turn the blade tension knob 8 in an anti clockwise dir...

Page 12: ... beneath the work table and adjust the table tilt adjustable screw stop 24 until it touches the work table 7 Tighten the locking nut Note Check the blade is 90 to the table by cutting a scrap piece of wood and checking it is square Dust collector connection 1 Connect dust extraction equipment to the 60mm diameter dust extraction port 2 The dust extraction equipment must provide for an airflow of a...

Page 13: ...ing and guide pins as described earlier 13 Close both housing doors 14 Swing the lower blade guide back into position 15 Attach the U shape under the work table using the two screws and two thumb nuts 16 Attach the rip fence to the table and secure it by pushing down the rip fence locking handle Operation 1 Adjust the bevel angle rip fence and upper blade guide as required 2 Ensure that the table ...

Page 14: ... To begin the cut guide the wood into the moving saw blade 8 Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting Do not force the cutting allow the blade and the saw to do the work 9 When cutting at an angle ensure that the rip fence is located on the right hand side of the blade 10 When cutting rod use a jig or fixture to prevent the workpiece from turning 11 When cutting boards vertically use a sui...

Page 15: ... brush or vacuum cleaner 4 Re lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals 5 Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts Caution Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic parts of the saw A mild detergent on a damp cloth is recommended Water must never come into contact with the saw Power cord maintenance If the supply cord needs replacing the task must be carried out by the manufactu...

Page 16: ...ce 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 day...

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