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DOUBLE BEVEL 

COMPOUND 

MITRE SAW

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CDB250MS/CDB305MS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Code:

 CDB250MS

Date:

 061009

Edition:

 04

Op:

 DCR

Summary of Contents for REDEYE CDB250MS

Page 1: ...1 DOUBLE BEVEL COMPOUND MITRE SAW WITH CDB250MS CDB305MS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code CDB250MS Date 061009 Edition 04 Op DCR ...

Page 2: ...eived 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 you log your service request online www gmcservice com au should you not have access to the internet please...

Page 3: ... 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 features that will make your job faster and easier Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the development of this tool mak...

Page 4: ...se flash blindness WARNING Do not stare directly at the laser beam A hazard may exist if you deliberately stare into the beam please observe all safety rules as follows The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the workpiece The laser beam shall not be deliberately aimed at personnel and shall ...

Page 5: ... saw you must follow these guidelines Select the correct blade for the material to be cut Do not use the saw to cut materials other than those recommended by the manufacturer The mitre saw can be safely carried by the main handle but only once it has been removed from the mains power and secured in the locked down position Do not use the saw without the guards in position in good working order and...

Page 6: ...if damaged have them repaired by an authorised service facility Inspect extension cords periodically and replace them if damaged Keep tool handles dry clean and free from oil and grease 13 Disconnect idle tools Switch off the power and disconnect the plug from the power point before servicing when changing accessories and when the tool is not in use 14 Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Check to s...

Page 7: ... is always fixed to a bench whenever possible Always stand to one side when operating the saw Never use a cracked or distorted saw blade When cutting round wood use clamps that prevent the workpiece from turning on both sides of the blade Never use your hands to remove sawdust chips or waste close by the blade Use only blades as recommended by the manufacturer and which conform to EN 847 1 Do not ...

Page 8: ...ying handle but only once it has been removed from the mains power and secured in the locked down position Ensure that the arm is properly secure when bevelling Keep the floor area around the machine level well maintained and free of loose materials Ensure that you are trained in the use adjustment and operation of the machine Do not remove any cut offs from the cutting area until the guard is ful...

Page 9: ...3 Guard retraction arm 14 Blade bolt cover 15 Dust bag 16 Bevel lock 17 Bevel scale 18 0 Bevel adjuster 19 Fence 20 6mm Hex key 21 Mitre table 22 Mitre scale 23 Table insert kerf plate 24 Switch trigger 25 Mitre lock 26 Spindle lock 27 Dust extraction port 28 45 Bevel adjustment screw left 29 45 Bevel adjustment screw right 30 0 Bevel adjustment screw 31 Release latch 32 Side support bars x2 33 Si...

Page 10: ...r work table using bolts not supplied and fix the saw to the bench using 4 bolts 2 If desired you can mount the saw to a piece of 13mm or thicker plywood which can then be clamped to your work support or moved to other job sites and re clamped CAUTION Make sure that the mounting surface is not warped as an uneven surface can cause binding and inaccurate sawing Release knob The release knob 6 is pr...

Page 11: ...assembly in position Fig H Spindle lock button The spindle lock button 26 prevents the blade in the saw from rotating Fig I Depress and hold the spindle lock button while installing changing or removing the blade Rotating lower blade guard The rotating lower blade guard 12 provides protection from both sides of the blade Fig J It retracts over the upper blade guard 9 as the saw is lowered into the...

Page 12: ...lug is removed from the power point 2 Push the saw arm 5 down to its lowest position and engage the release knob 6 to hold the saw arm in the transport position 3 Loosen the mitre lock 25 Fig P 4 Rotate the table 21 until the pointer is positioned at 0º 5 Tighten the mitre lock 25 6 Loosen the bevel lock 16 and set the saw arm 5 at 0º bevel the blade at 90º to the mitre table Tighten the bevel loc...

Page 13: ...wn to its lowest position and engage the release knob 6 to hold the saw arm in the transport position 3 Loosen the mitre lock 25 4 Rotate the table 21 until the pointer is positioned at 0º 5 Tighten the mitre lock 25 6 Using the 6mm hex key loosen the hex screw securing the top piece of the right hand side fence Fig X and remove this top section 7 Using the 6mm hex key provided loosen the four scr...

Page 14: ... 14 6 Pull the rotating blade guard 12 down then swing it up together with the blade bolt cover 14 When the rotating blade guard 12 is positioned over the upper fixed blade guard 9 it is possible to access the blade bolt Fig e 7 Hold the rotating guard 12 up and press the spindle lock button 26 Fig f Rotate the blade until the spindle locks 8 Use the 6mm hex key provided to loosen and remove the b...

Page 15: ...n the mitre lock before making a cut Failure to do so could result in the table moving during the cut and cause serious personal injury 5 Place the workpiece flat on the table with one edge securely against the fence 19 If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave side is placed against the fence the board could break and jam the blade 6 When cutting long pieces of...

Page 16: ...ble to remove the clamp assembly 10 by loosening the clamp assembly lock 11 and moving it to the other side of the table Make sure the clamp assembly lock is tight before using the clamp 10 Before turning on the saw perform a dry run of the cutting operation to check that there are no problems 11 Hold the operating handle 7 firmly and squeeze the switch trigger 24 Allow the blade to reach maximum ...

Page 17: ... to the left hand side of the blade This upper laser can be adjusted by the operator to suit blades of different kerf widths To adjust the position of the upper laser proceed as follows 1 Remove the laser cover by pulling it towards you 2 Switch on the laser lights with the on off switch 2 Fig q 3 Using a Phillips head screwdriver not supplied adjust the position of the line from the upper laser b...

Page 18: ...mbly Note Wear eye protection whilst brushing the dust away 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 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...

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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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