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4. Take the 2 spanners and  

use the flat spanner to  

locate into the holes in the 

flange and keep the blade  

still, and use the socket 

spanner over the nut and  

turn anti clockwise.  

5. Remove the nut, outer blade 

flange and blade.

6. Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade flange and the 

outer blade flange where they contact the blade.

7. Fit the new blade onto the spindle taking care that the 

inner blade flange sits behind the blade.  

CAUTION.

 Always install the blade with the arrow printed on 

the side of the blade pointing down. The direction of blade 

rotation is also marked on the blade guard and blade cover.
8. Replace the outer blade flange followed by the blade nut.
9. Use the blade spanner to securely tighten the blade bolt. 

(Tighten in a clockwise direction).

10.  Replace the blade cover and secure it with the blade 

cover locking knobs.

CAUTION.

 Before using the saw after replacing the blade, 

check that all the safety devices are fitted correctly including 

the blade guard and that they are all in good working order.
Run the saw without loading it to ensure the blade runs true 

and there are no extraneous noises.

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-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.
4. 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. 

General inspection

Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They 

may vibrate loose over time.

Repairs

Only an authorised service centre should replace the 

cordset. If the cordset is damaged or worn, have it repaired 

or replaced by an authorised service centre.

Power cord and RCD maintenance

IMPORTANT.

 Ensure the RCD is tested upon every use. 

It is essential that the safety switch is tested to ensure it is 

functioning correctly. We strongly recommend that a test of 

the RCD is conducted without fail before each use. Refer to 

Testing your safety switch.

If the power cord or RCD needs replacing, the task must  

be carried out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s 

agent, or a qualified electrical repairer in order to avoid a 

safety hazard.

Summary of Contents for WTS550

Page 1: ...1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code WTS550 Date 080320 Edition 05 Op DJ 550W SLIDING TILECUTTINGSAW WTS550 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...er this 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 ...

Page 3: ...en 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 feat...

Page 4: ...tools or attachments to do the job best handled by 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 ear...

Page 5: ...icing when changing cutting wheels and cleaning Use tool only with smooth edge cutting wheels free of openings and grooves Replace damaged cutting wheel before operating Do not fill water compartment above water fill line Ensure that the directional arrow marked on the blade corresponds with the rotational direction of the motor With the machine disconnected from the power supply rotate the blade ...

Page 6: ...the internal components Testing your safety switch IMPORTANT Ensure the RCD is tested upon every use It is essential that the safety switch is tested to ensure it is functioning correctly We strongly recommend that this procedure is conducted without fail before every use 1 Plug your RCD device into a fixed 230 240Vac 50Hz power wall socket outlet and switch on WARNING The RCD device should be con...

Page 7: ...RSELF Accessories The GMC WTS550 tile cutting saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard 2 x Mitre blocks Bevel plate Socket spanner x1 Face spanner x1 200mm Diamond Blade Fitted 2 x Tile clamps Support arms and fixing screws Instruction manual Required tools A philips head screw driver is required to assemble the support arms Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques it i...

Page 8: ...arize yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements 1 Sliding table 2 ON OFF switch 3 Blade guard 4 Support arms 5 Water tank 6 Transport peg 7 Work piece clamps 8 Mitre blocks 9 Bevel plate 10 Blade spanners 3 7 10 1 4 2 6 8 5 9 ...

Page 9: ...the ON button 2 To switch the unit OFF press the Red STOP flap Filling the water compartment 1 The water compartment 5 is incorporated into the main housing 2 The water helps to cool the cutting disc and also limits the amount of dust produced during the cutting process 3 Fill the water compartment with water The maximum water level is automatically controlled by the drainage hole in the housing W...

Page 10: ...able and undo the clamps and remove the cut workpiece Note Do not force the tile into the blade too quickly or with excessive force allow the blade to do the work Making a mitre cut 1 Make sure the unit is switched OFF whilst setting up a mitre cut 2 Pull back the table so the mitre cut can be lined up with the blade 3 Secure the mitre blocks to rear face of the sliding table 4 Screw down the clam...

Page 11: ...e work piece Maintenance WARNING Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making and adjustments or maintenance procedures When you have finished cutting your tiles always disconnect the power empty the water and fully clean and dry the machine Installing a blade DANGER Never try to use a blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw It wil...

Page 12: ...un the saw without loading it to ensure the blade runs true and there are no extraneous noises 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 lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals 4 Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts CAUTION Do not use cleaning agents to clean the pl...

Page 13: ...ng or undersized Use extension cord heavy enough to carry the current Tool is overheating Turn off the tool and let it cool down to room temperature Inspect and clean the ventilation slots Poor cutting Accessory blunted Replace with new circular saw blade No water on blade tile cutting only Ensure water cooling on off lever is in the on position Vibration or abnormal noise Loose parts Check to see...

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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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