GMC MX355C Instruction Manual Download

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P L A T I N U M

M X 3 5 5 C

• Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai • Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris

Black

Cyan

Magenta

Yellow

Code:

MX355C

Date:

060105

Edition:

Op:

DCR

2 Y

EAR

ARRANTY

30 D

ONEY

ACK

UARANTEE

2 Y

EAR

ARRANTY

30 D

ONEY

ACK

UARANTEE

2400W

355mm (14”)

Cut Off Saw

Summary of Contents for MX355C

Page 1: ...Auckland Hong Kong Shanghai Taipei New York Verona London Paris Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code MX355C Date 060105 Edition 04 Op DCR 2 YEAR WARRANTY 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE 2 YEAR WARRANTY 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE 2400W 355mm 14 Cut Off Saw ...

Page 2: ...rade 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 to the place of purchase with a confirmed register receipt Proof of purchase is essent...

Page 3: ... 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...

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 ea...

Page 5: ...ng the disc on your finger Listen for the ring If the tone is dull do not use the disc It may be cracked When the disc is installed stand to one side out of line with the disc and run the tool for at least a minute to make sure that it is not faulty Always stay out of line of the disc when using the saw Do not use a cut off disc marked with a lower RPM than that of the no load speed shown on the r...

Page 6: ...y adjustments or maintenance including changing the disc Accessories The GMC MX355C chop saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard 1 8mm Hex key 2 5mm Hex key 3 Vice handle 4 Hex screw spring washer and flat washer for vice handle 5 355mm Cut off disc fitted 6 Rear spark shield 7 Hex screw spring washer and flat washer for rear spark shield 8 Rubber feet x4 9 Instruction manual 10...

Page 7: ...ld 5 Spark shield locking knob 6 Cut off disc 7 Spindle lock 8 Rear spark shield 9 Base 10 Rubber foot 18 2 7 11 Vice lock release lever 12 Vice handle 13 Vice 14 Fence 15 Carry handle 16 Lock down knob 17 Depth stop 18 8mm Hex key 19 5mm Hex key 15 19 8 9 12 11 14 13 3 5 10 4 1 6 17 16 ...

Page 8: ...ted into the slots 4 Repeat for the other side and place the chop saw back on its base Attaching the vice handle 1 Fit the vice handle onto the end of the vice fig B 2 Fit the spring washer over the hex screw followed by the flat washer 3 Place the hex screw inside the vice handle and secure the vice handle to the vice by tightening the hex screw in a clockwise direction fig C 4 Fit the cap onto t...

Page 9: ...e fence using the 8mm hex key supplied fig J 2 Move the rear fence to the desired angle using the scale as a guide fig K 3 Tighten the 2 hex bolts to secure the fence in position CAUTION Only perform mitre cuts when the fence is set at the most forward position NOTE For accurate cuts test the cutting angle on some similar scrap material and adjust the angle to suit your requirements The scale is o...

Page 10: ... use the 8mm hex key supplied to remove the disc bolt Note that the bolt unscrews in an anti clockwise direction fig R 5 Remove the disc lock bolt washer outer flange blotter and cut off disc fig S 6 Clean any grinding dust from the inner flange and after checking that it is in good condition mount a new disc between two paper blotters The rear blotter should be mounted onto the inner flange and t...

Page 11: ...sc is fitted or increase disc travel as the abrasive disc wears The depth stop should be checked and adjusted everytime a new disc is fitted Operation 1 Make all adjustments including setting the vice fence position and fence angle 2 Ensure that the workpiece is fully secured before starting any cutting NOTE Ensure you are wearing the appropriate safety gear including eye protection and hearing pr...

Page 12: ...tool can also cause the cutting disc to cut on an angle Ensure the beginning of the cut is a gradual start and apply the firm and constant pressure as the cut gets deeper When cutting sections always try and cut the sections so as the actual cutting length is as short as possible through the section For example angle iron has two sections to be cut If the material is cut where both sections are cu...

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Page 16: ...t 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 days a week EST This allows you to contact GMC ...

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