200W 165MM (6 1/2”) CIRCULAR SAW WITH LS1200 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code: LS1200 Date: 070914 Edition: 2 Op: DCR
Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications General safety rules Additional safety rules for laser lights Additional safety rules for circular saws Accessories Unpacking Assembly Know your product Overview Adjusting the cutting depth Adjusting the bevel angle Switching on and off Making a cut Making a pocket cut Using the parallel fence Using the REDEYE® system Changing the blade Maintenance Cleaning General inspection Power cord maintenance Troubleshooting
If you require any help with your product, whether it is a Warranty claim, 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 Description of symbols 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.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. 3. Personal safety a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b. Use safety equipment.
4. Power tool use and care Additional safety rules for laser lights a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c.
Causes and operator prevention of kickback: • Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator; • When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator; • If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing
e. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback. f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback. g. Use extra caution when making a “plunge cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
Know your product 8 22 1. Laser light assembly 2. Laser light on/off button 3. Laser light aperture 4. Trigger switch 5. Lock-off button 6. Motor housing 7. Main handle 12 8. Front handle 9. Bevel adjustment knob 10. Bevel scale 11. Parallel fence locking knob 12. Parallel fence 13. Blade guard lever 14. Lower blade guard 15. Base plate 17 16. Upper blade guard 17. Dust extraction port 18. Depth locking lever 19. Depth of cut indicator 16 20. Spindle lock button 13 21. Blade 22. Blade wrench 23.
4. Tighten the depth locking lever (18). Note. Always use the correct blade depth setting. The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not be more than (6.35mm) 1/4” below the material being cut. Allowing more depth will increase the chance of kickback and result in a rough cut. Overview You have purchased a 1200W Magnesium Circular Saw with the GMC REDEYE® laser line generator system.
6. Start the motor by depressing I the lock-off button (5) and squeezing the trigger switch (4). Note. Always let the blade reach full speed (approximately 2 seconds). Note. Ensure the blade is not touching the work piece at start up otherwise kickback will occur, resulting in damaging the J work piece. 7. Slowly push the saw forward using both hands (Fig. J). 8. When making a cut always use steady, even pressure. Forcing the saw causes rough cuts and could shorten the life of the saw or cause kickback.
4. With the blade just clearing the work piece, start the motor by depressing the lock-off button (5) and squeezing the trigger switch (4). 5. Always let the blade reach full speed (approximately 2 seconds) before you begin to cut into the work piece. 6. Slowly lower the saw into the work piece, using the front of the base resting on the work piece as a hinge point. WARNING. As soon as the blade starts cutting the material, release the lower blade guard lever. 7.
6. Start the motor by depressing the lock-off button (5) and squeezing the trigger switch (4). 7. Always let the blade reach full speed (approximately 2 seconds) before you begin to cut into the work piece. 8. Slowly push the saw forward using both hands, keeping the red laser light beam on the line of cut. 9. After completing your cut, release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove the saw from the work piece while the blade is moving. 10.
WARNING. Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making any adjustments or maintenance procedures. CAUTION. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic parts of the tool. A mild detergent on a damp cloth is recommended. Water must never come into contact with the tool. Cleaning General inspection Maintenance Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They may vibrate loose over time. 1.
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