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Making bevel cuts

1. Always use the fence when cutting bevels.
2. Set the saw blade to the required angle using the bevel 

adjustment knob.

3. Set the fence to suit the width and height of the workpiece.
4. Carry out the cut in accordance with the workpiece width.

Making cross cuts

WARNING.

 When cross cutting, do not use the rip fence as 

a length stop as the cut off piece could bind between the 

fence and the blade and cause kickback.
1. Push the mitre gauge into one of the two slots of the 

table saw and set it to the required angle. If you also 

want to set the saw blade at an angle, use the slot, which 

prevents your hand and the mitre gauge coming into 

contact with the saw blade.

2. Press the workpiece firmly against the mitre gauge.
3. Switch on the saw.
4. Push the mitre gauge and the workpiece toward the saw 

blade in order to make the cut.

IMPORTANT. 

Always hold the guided part of the workpiece. 

Never hold that part of the workpiece, which is being cut 

off. Always push the mitre gauge far enough forward 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 the 

height adjustment handle until the saw blade is at its 

maximum height.

2. Remove the blade guard assembly (Fig. d).

3. Loosen and remove the 

screws securing the table 

insert.

4. Take out the table insert.
5. Remove the riving knife 

assembly (Fig. e).

6. Use the spanner supplied to lock 

the spindle in position (Fig. f).

 

e

 

f

7. Use the second spanner supplied to undo the blade bolt by 

turning it in an anti-clockwise direction (right-hand thread) 

(Fig. g).

8. Take off the outer flange and remove it and the saw blade 

(Fig. h).

 

g

 

h

9. Carefully clean the saw blade flanges before fitting the 

new blade.

10. Insert and secure the saw blade in reverse order.

CAUTION. 

Take note of the direction of blade rotation.  

The cutting edge of the teeth must point in the running 

direction, i.e. forward (refer to the arrow on the saw blade).

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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...

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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...

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