GMC RC1200, Manual

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Setting up
Installing a saw blade
CAUTION.
Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the mains supply before installing
or removing a blade. Wear work gloves when replacing
a blade.
1. Loosen the blade clamp (4) by depressing the clamp
lever (12). This will allow the saw blade to be inserted.
2. Whilst holding the blade clamp open, line up and insert
the new saw blade.
3. Let go of the blade clamp lever
(12) to lock the saw blade in
position.
4. Pull on the blade to ensure it
is securely fastened.
WARNING. Make sure that
the blade is securely fastened
before starting the saw.
Failure to do so may result in
serious injury.
Switching on and off
1. Connect the plug to the
mains supply.
2. To start the saw, press
the lock-off button (3) and
squeeze the trigger switch (1).
3. There is no need to keep the
lock-off button (3) depressed
once the saw has started.
However, if the trigger switch
(1) is released, the lock-off
button will re-engage as a
safety precaution to prevent
accidental operation.
4. In order to restart the saw, the
both the lock-off button (3) and
the trigger switch (1) must be
pressed again.
Varying the speed
Vary the speed to suit the blade
and the material being cut with
the use of the speed control
knob (9).
Using the pendulum control
1. With the pendulum control (2)
set at , the blade moves
backwards and forwards only.
This is called “straight cutting”.
Use straight cutting when
sawing hard materials such
as metal.
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