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Warranty Power Tools

Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete 

satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass 

manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our 

required level of performance and you may need the 

assistance of our service department.
This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home 

domestic 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 repaired 

or replaced free of charge with another of the same item. 

A small freight charge may apply. Proof of purchase is 

essential. We reserve the right to reject any claim where 

the purchase cannot be verified.
This warranty does not include damage or defects to the 

tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents, 

alterations or commercial or business use. It also does not 

cover any bonus items or included accessories. Only the 

powertool is covered under 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 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 445 721 (New Zealand). 

Warranty 

2

Introduction 

3

Environmental protection 

3

Description of symbols 

3

Specifications 

3

General safety instructions 

4

Additional safety rules for table saws 

5

Unpacking 

7

Before using the table saw 

7

Know your product 

8

Components 

9

Assembling the stand 

10

Fitting the table saw to the stand 

10

Fitting the push stick mounting brackets 

10

Fitting the height adjustment handle and locking knob 

10

Fitting the riving knife 

11

Fitting the blade guard 

11

Dust extraction 

12

Turning on and off 

12

Adjusting the cutting depth 

12

Adjusting the blade angle 

12

Using the rip fence 

12

Using the mitre gauge 

13

Operation 

13

Push sticks 

13

Kickback 

13

Tips to avoid kickback 

14

Making longitudinal cuts 

14

Cutting a narrow workpiece 

14

Cutting an extremely narrow workpiece 

14

Making bevel cuts 

15

Making cross cuts 

15

Changing the saw blade 

15

Maintenance 

16

Power cord maintenance 

16

Cleaning 

16

General inspection 

16

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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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