background image

11

2. Secure the height adjustment knob by tightening the 

Phillips head screw (Fig. J).

 

I

 

J

3. Fit the height adjustment handle onto the shaft ensuring 

that the flat on the handle locates onto the flat at the front 

of the shaft (Fig. K).

4. Secure the height adjustment handle by tightening the 

Phillips head screw (Fig. L).

 

K

 

L

Fitting the riving knife

1. Remove the 8 screws securing the table insert and take 

off the table insert (Fig. M).

2. Loosen the height adjustment locking knob and turn the 

blade height adjustment handle to raise the blade to its 

highest position (Fig. N).

 

M

 

N

3. Tighten the height adjustment locking knob.
4. Using the hex key provided, loosen the two hex bolts on 

the riving knife clamp and insert the riving knife between 

the two metal plates that form this clamp (Fig. O).

5. Adjust the position of the riving knife so that the gap between 

the knife and the teeth of the blade is even along the 

curve of the blade and is not less than 5mm wide (Fig. P).

 

O

 

P

6. Tighten the 2 hex screws to secure the riving knife in position.
7. Replace the table insert and secure using the 8 screws.

Fitting the blade guard

1. Remove the hex nut and 

washer on the side of the 

guard (Fig. Q).

2. Remove the screw from  

within the guard.

3. Place the blade guard over the 

riving knife so that the hole in 

the guard and the hole in the riving knife are aligned (Fig. R).

4. Insert the screw through the hole and secure using the 

nut and flat washer (Fig. S).

 

R

 

S

Q

Summary of Contents for TS1800

Page 1: ...1 1800W TABLE SAW TS1800 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code TS1800 Date 060913 Edition 02 Op DCR ...

Page 2: ... 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 72...

Page 3: ...ons 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 ...

Page 4: ...a heavier duty tool Never use a tool for a purpose for which it was not intended 7 Dress correctly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery They can be caught in moving parts Rubber gloves and non slip footwear are recommended when working outdoors If you have long hair wear a protective hair covering 8 Use safety accessories Safety glasses and earmuffs should always be worn A face or dust mask is ...

Page 5: ...saw in the rain and never use it in damp humid or wet conditions Provide good lighting Never saw near combustible liquids or gases Wear suitable work clothes Loose garments or jewellery may become caught up in the rotating saw blade Operators have to be at least 18 years of age Trainees of at least 16 years of age are allowed to use the machine under supervision Keep children and infirm people awa...

Page 6: ... the power plug All guards and safety devices have to be refitted immediately after completion of any repairs or maintenance It is imperative to observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area as well as all other generally recognised rules of safety The machine may be used in closed room only in conjunction with a suitable vacuum extraction system This table saw must be connecte...

Page 7: ...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 Before using the table saw 1 Turn the table top and body upside down on a piece of card to protect the table surface 2 Remove the 6 screws securing the base plate and take off the base plate 3 Take out the polystyrene foam ...

Page 8: ... Rip fence locking lever 9 Rip fence scale 10 Mitre gauge 11 Mitre gauge locking knob 12 Blade height adjustment handle 13 Blade height locking knob 14 Bevel angle locking knob 15 Bevel angle pointer 16 Bevel angle scale 17 Dust extraction port 18 Stand 19 Rubber foot x4 20 Push stick 21 Push stick mounting brackets 22 Blade change spanners x2 23 Hex key 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1...

Page 9: ... and washers x 4 j Push stick k Blade change spanner x 2 l 5mm Hex key Stand components m Legs x 4 marked A n Short upper braces x 2 marked B o Long upper braces x 2 marked C p Long middle braces x 2 marked E q Short middle braces x 2 marked F r Rubber feet x 4 s Carriage bolt with spring washer flat washer and nut x 32 t 65mm hex head bolt with 2 flat washers spring washer and nut x 2 u 50mm hex ...

Page 10: ... place the stand on its feet Fitting the table saw to the stand 1 Make sure the blade is completely retracted into the table top 2 Align the holes on the stand with the matching holes in the base of the table saw the holes at the front of the table top are further apart than the holes at the back of the table saw housing 3 Secure the front of the table saw to the stand using 2 65mm hex head bolts ...

Page 11: ...4 Using the hex key provided loosen the two hex bolts on the riving knife clamp and insert the riving knife between the two metal plates that form this clamp Fig O 5 Adjust the position of the riving knife so that the gap between the knife and the teeth of the blade is even along the curve of the blade and is not less than 5mm wide Fig P O P 6 Tighten the 2 hex screws to secure the riving knife in...

Page 12: ...ply is reconnected Adjusting the cutting depth WARNING The height locking knob must be loosened before the blade height is adjusted and re tightened once the desired setting is reached 1 Set the saw blade to the required cutting depth by turning the height adjustment handle Fig W 2 Turning the handle anti clockwise increases the cutting depth 3 Turning the handle clockwise decreases the cutting de...

Page 13: ...kpiece back toward the front of the saw Riving Knife Also known as a separator or spreader The riving knife is a metal piece slightly thinner than the saw blade which helps keep the kerf open during cutting operations and prevents kickback Push Stick A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw during narrow ripping type operation and helps keep the operator s hands well away from the blade...

Page 14: ...ommencing with the cut Take extra care when starting the cut 1 Longitudinal cuts involve cutting through a workpiece along its full length 2 One edge of the workpiece is pressed against the rip fence while its flat side rests on the table top 3 The saw blade guard must always be operational and cover the workpiece 4 When making longitudinal cuts you must always stand to one side of the cutting lin...

Page 15: ...rward for the workpiece to be cut through completely 5 Switch off the saw 6 Wait for the saw blade to stop before removing the off cuts Changing the saw blade WARNING Switch off the table saw and remove the mains power plug before carrying out any adjustments maintenance work or blade changes Wear work gloves when handling or fitting the blade 1 Loosen the height adjustment locking knob and turn t...

Page 16: ...adjustments or maintenance procedures Power cord maintenance If the supply cord needs replacing the task must be carried out by the manufacturer the manufacturer s agent or an authorised service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard Cleaning 1 Keep the tool s air vents unclogged and clean at all times 2 Remove dust and dirt regularly Cleaning is best done with a soft brush or a rag 3 Re lubrica...

Page 17: ...17 ...

Page 18: ...18 ...

Page 19: ...19 ...

Page 20: ...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...

Reviews: