Global Machinery Company Saw TTS5000M User Manual

1400W  
TILE AND
CIRCULAR
TTS5000M  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Code: TTS5000M  
Date: 070206  
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Edition: 13  
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Description of symbols  
Introduction  
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols.  
These represent important information about the  
product or instructions on its use.  
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.  
Wear hearing protection.  
Wear eye protection.  
Wear breathing protection.  
You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate,  
and, with proper care, it will give you many years  
of dependable service.  
Double insulated for additional protection.  
CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction  
Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take  
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.  
Conforms to relevant standards  
for electromagnetic compatibility.  
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, making it easy to maintain  
and operate.  
Specifications  
Voltage:  
230–240V ~ 50 Hz  
Power input:  
1400W  
No load speed:  
Blade diameter:  
Blade bore:  
6800min-1  
Ø125mm (5")  
Ø22.2mm  
2.5mm  
Environmental protection  
Recycle unwanted materials instead  
of disposing of them as waste. All tools,  
hoses and packaging should be sorted,  
taken to the local recycling centre and  
disposed of in an environmentally safe way.  
Blade kerf:  
Bevel range:  
0–45°  
Cutting capacity at 90°:  
Cutting capacity at 45°:  
Weight:  
38mm  
WARNINGS.  
27mm  
1. Do not attempt to change the position of the laser under  
any circumstances, it has been set at the factory and is  
accurately focused on the centre of the saw blade.  
3.7kg  
This tool is double insulated. There are two independent  
barriers of insulation to protect you from the possibility of  
electric shock.  
2. It may be more difficult to see the laser line in conditions  
of bright sunshine and on certain surfaces.  
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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.  
General safety rules  
WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all  
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire  
and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the  
warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded)  
power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.  
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.  
Save these instructions  
1. Work area  
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark  
areas invite accidents.  
b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.  
Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid  
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for  
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.  
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive  
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable  
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which  
may ignite the dust or fumes.  
c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the  
off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with  
your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that  
have the switch on invites accidents.  
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a  
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.  
2. Electrical safety  
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before  
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left  
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result  
in personal injury.  
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.  
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any  
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.  
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk  
of electric shock.  
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at  
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in  
unexpected situations.  
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded  
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and  
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock  
if your body is earthed or grounded.  
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or  
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from  
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be  
caught in moving parts.  
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.  
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of  
electric shock.  
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust  
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are  
connected and properly used. Use of these devices  
can reduce dust related hazards.  
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for  
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.  
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving  
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of  
electric shock.  
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4. Power tool use and care  
Additional safety rules for laser lights  
The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE®  
system is Class 2 with maximum 1mW and 650nm  
wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an  
optical hazard, although staring at the beam may cause  
flash blindness.  
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.  
WARNING. Do not stare directly at the laser beam.  
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before  
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or  
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures  
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.  
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.  
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children  
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power  
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.  
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of  
untrained users.  
Never aim the beam at any person or an object other  
than the work piece.  
The laser beam shall not be deliberately aimed at  
personnel and shall be prevented from being directed  
towards the eye of a person for longer than 0.25sec.  
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or  
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and  
any other condition that may affect the power tools  
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired  
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly  
maintained power tools.  
Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy work  
piece without reflective surfaces, i.e. timber or rough  
coated surfaces are acceptable. Bright shiny reflective  
sheet steel or the like is not suitable for laser use as  
the reflective surface could direct the beam back at  
the operator.  
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly  
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are  
less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
Do not change the laser light assembly with a different  
type. Repairs must only be carried out by the laser  
manufacturer or an authorised agent.  
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,  
in accordance with these instructions and in the  
manner intended for the particular type of power  
tool, taking into account the working conditions and  
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for  
operations different from those intended could result in a  
hazardous situation.  
LASER LIGHT LASER RADIATION  
Do not stare into beam.  
Class 2 laser product.  
Wave length: 650nm  
Output power: 1mW  
AS/NZS 2211.1:2004  
5. Service  
CAUTION. Use of controls or adjustments or performance  
of procedures other than those specified herein may result  
in hazardous radiation exposure.  
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair  
person using only identical replacement parts. This  
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.  
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Additional safety rules  
when using water  
cooling system  
The TTS5000M Tile/Trim Saw  
has been fitted with a Residual  
Current Device (RCD) safety  
switch (Fig. A) designed to  
immediately switch the electricity  
off if a fault is detected  
Additional safety rules for tile and timber  
cutting saws  
A
DANGER. DO NOT use the water cooling system when  
using the saw as a timber trimmer. Keep the saw well  
away from water when in timber trimming mode.  
WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions  
discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible  
conditions and situations that may occur. The operator  
must understand that common sense and caution are  
factors which cannot be built into this product, but must  
be supplied by the operator.  
to avoid the risk of a  
potentially fatal shock.  
Only use wet cutting discs for tile cutting operations. Dry  
cutting discs are unsuitable for this saw and may distort or  
break giving rise to the chance of serious personal injury.  
Do not use a disc marked with a lower RPM than that  
of the maximum load speed shown on the rating plate.  
Lower rated discs can distort or break.  
Sharp edges and splinters of ceramic tiles can easily  
cause cuts. Wear work gloves for handling and while  
cutting tiles.  
Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your  
second hand on the auxiliary handle, or motor housing.  
If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by  
the blade.  
Keep your body positioned to either side of the blade, but  
not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the tool  
to jump backwards.  
WARNING. To be  
effective, the RCD  
must ALWAYS be  
in good working  
condition. (see  
‘Testing your safety  
switch’ for further  
details).  
The RCD device is not designed for outdoor use,  
INDOOR USE ONLY  
Electricity can be dangerous, the use of an RCD device  
should not be regarded as a substitute for basic electrical  
safety precautions  
You must unplug all equipment to achieve isolation before  
any inspection or repair of that equipment is attempted  
Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard  
cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.  
Do not attempt to remove cut material when the blade is  
rotating. Note that the blade will continue to coast for a  
while after the motor is switched off.  
Always make sure that the blade has stopped spinning  
before putting the tool down on a bench or the floor.  
A spinning blade can cause the tool to move, cutting  
whatever is in its path.  
Please seek advice from an electrical contractor or  
a GMC Technical service person if the RCD device  
repeatedly trips, or fails to trip in accordance with the  
instructions provided  
Never immerse your RCD device in water, and do not  
expose the unit to rain  
Do not connect your RCD device to an extension cord  
You must take proper care of your RCD device, take care  
not to drop it on hard surfaces as it may crack and/or  
damage the internal components  
Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece.  
Less than 5mm of the blade should be visible below  
the workpiece.  
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Never hold the piece being cut in your hands or across  
your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is  
important to support the work properly to minimize body  
exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.  
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.  
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when  
performing an operation where the cutting tool may  
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live”  
wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool  
“live” and shock the operator.  
1. Plug your RCD device into a fixed 230-240Vac ~ 50Hz  
power wall socket outlet and switch on.  
WARNING. The RCD device should be connected directly to  
a mains socket outlet only, never connect your RCD device  
to an extension cord.  
When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge  
guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the  
chance of the blade binding.  
B
2. To set the RCD into the ON  
position, press the green  
“RESET” button. The “RED  
ON” illuminator will then  
transform from a clear colour  
to a red colour (Fig. B).  
Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond  
versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not match  
the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,  
causing loss of control.  
Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or  
bolts. The blade washers and bolt were specially  
designed for your saw, for optimum performance and  
safety of operation.  
3. Press the “TEST” button.  
Doing this will make the RCD  
device trip immediately, and  
will remove the flow of power  
to the connected appliance. It  
then will change the “RED ON”  
illuminator to a clear colour,  
if this occurs it confirms that  
the RCD device is operational  
(Fig. C). If the RCD device  
does not trip as per the explanation above, please  
contact the GMC help line for assistance.  
C
Never wet cut with blades designed for dry cutting. There  
is danger of blade fracture and serious personal injury.  
Always wear a dust mask and gloves when cutting tiles.  
Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic.  
Take care to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact.  
Diamond blades do not cut material, rather they  
grind material to perform a cutting action. Do not feed  
the blade into the tile/masonry faster than the blade  
can grind.  
4. Upon tripping, you must reset RCD to the “ON” position.  
Press the green “RESET” button, the “RED ON”  
illuminator will transform from a clear colour to a red  
colour (Fig. B).  
Match the diamond blade to the cutting operation  
being performed.  
Before mounting a blade, check the blade, the arbour,  
blade bolt and flanges for damage or wear. Arrange for  
any damaged or worn parts to be replaced by GMC  
using original parts.  
IMPORTANT. If your RCD device does not operate correctly  
in accordance with the instructions provided, you must stop  
using the device and contact the GMC help line.  
Never grind a tile using the side of the blade, or try to  
make radius or curve cuts. This will damage the blade  
and could cause blade fracture.  
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Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or  
improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing  
excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.  
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,  
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.  
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;  
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.  
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 timber causing the blade to climb out of the  
kerf and jump back toward the operator.  
The protruding blade may cut objects that can  
cause kickback.  
Check lower guard for proper closing before each use.  
Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move  
freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower  
guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally  
dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard  
with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely  
and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all  
angles and depths of cut.  
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect  
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by  
taking proper precautions as given below.  
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and  
position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your  
body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the  
blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards,  
but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator,  
if proper precautions are taken.  
Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the  
guard and the spring are not operating properly, they  
must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate  
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a  
build-up of debris.  
When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any  
reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless  
in the material until the blade comes to a complete  
stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work  
or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion  
or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective  
actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.  
Lower guard should be retracted manually only for  
special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts.”  
Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon  
as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be  
released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should  
operate automatically.  
When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw  
blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are  
not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding,  
it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the  
saw is restarted.  
Always observe that the lower guard is covering the  
blade before placing saw down on bench or floor. An  
unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk  
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the  
time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.  
Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade  
pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under  
their own weight. Supports must be placed under the  
panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the  
edge of the panel.  
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Accessories  
Unpacking  
The GMC TTS5000M Tile/Trim Saw is supplied with the  
following accessories as standard:  
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely  
that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing.  
If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the  
parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified.  
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.  
Residual Current Device (Fitted)  
125mm Diamond Turbocut Blade (Fitted)  
for wet tile/masonry cutting ONLY  
Assembly  
125mm 24-teeth TCT Blade for timber cutting ONLY  
Water Cooling System (Fitted)  
Parallel Guide  
The GMC Tile/Trim Saw is packed and fully assembled  
(with tile cutting disc/blade) except for the rip fence.  
Hex Key for Blade Bolt  
Dust Extraction Adaptor for Timber Cutting  
Carry Case  
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12. Base plate  
22. Retractable lower blade guard  
23. Blade guard lever  
24. Water inlet tube  
Know your product  
1. Laser light assembly  
2. Trigger switch  
3. Lock off button  
4. Laser light on/off button  
5. Motor housing  
13. Depth locking lever  
14. Depth of cut indicator  
15. Spindle lock button  
16. Disc/Blade  
17. Hex key for blade bolt  
18. Blade bolt  
25. Water cock  
26. Water distribution tube  
27. Parallel fence slots  
28. Water tube plug  
6. Main handle  
19a. 90° Blade guide notch  
19b. 45° Blade guide notch  
20. Upper blade guard  
21. Water system port plug  
29. Residual Current Device (RCD)  
30. Timber cutting blade  
31. Masonry cutting blade  
32. Dust extraction adaptor  
7. Front handle  
8. Bevel adjustment lever  
9. Bevel scale  
10. Parallel fence locking knob  
11. Parallel fence  
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Similarly, the tile cutting blade (Fig. E) should only be used  
for wet cutting tiles and the water cooling system (24) must  
always be correctly dispersing water onto the wet cutting tile  
blade as it grinds through the tile.  
Overview  
You have purchased a 1400 Watt Tile/Trim Saw with the  
GMC REDEYE® laser line cutting system.  
Please refer to the safety instructions given earlier in this  
manual for important instructions regarding the use of the  
laser and Residual Current Device (RCD).  
Note. Neither the tile disc/blade nor the water cooling  
system should be used for timber cutting.  
Changing the disc / blade  
CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and  
unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments.  
The saw is capable of ripping and cross cutting hardwoods,  
softwoods and man made boards (with the timber cutting  
blade) and wet cutting ceramic tiles, glass, slate and  
terracotta tiles (with the tile cutting disc) quickly, accurately  
and safely, when used correctly.  
WARNING. Always ensure the correct blade is fitted for the  
specific task at hand. NEVER use the timber cutting blade  
to cut tiles and similarly, NEVER use the wet cutting tile  
blade to cut timber.  
By loosening the bevel adjustment lever (8), the body and  
the blade of the saw can be tilted to any angle up to 45° for  
making angle cuts. Please note that the maximum depth of  
cut is reduced when cutting at an angle.  
IMPORTANT. Always remove  
the water cooling system before  
cutting timber.  
F
G
H
A fixed upper blade guard (20) encloses the upper part of  
the blade. As the saw advances through the work piece,  
the retractable lower blade guard (22) is pushed back by  
the edge of the workpiece to expose only that part of the  
blade which is needed. When the blade clears the work, the  
spring loaded lower blade guard snaps back to completely  
enclose the blade.  
1. Place saw on its side on a flat  
surface.  
2. Rotate the saw blade by hand  
whilst depressing the spindle  
lock button (15) until the blade  
locks (Fig. F).  
3. Whilst depressing the spindle  
lock button, turn the blade bolt  
clockwise using the hex key  
(17) (Fig. G).  
4. Remove the washer, outer  
blade flange and the blade bolt.  
5. Raise the lower blade guard  
(22) using the lever (23).  
6. Remove the saw blade from  
the inner flange and pull it out.  
7. Clean the saw blade flanges  
thoroughly before mounting  
the new saw blade. Wipe a  
drop of oil onto the inner and  
outer flange where they will  
touch the blade.  
Selecting the correct blade  
E
D
WARNING. It is very important from a safety point of view to  
use the correct blade.  
The timber cutting blade should only be used for sawing  
timber and timber products. It must not be used for tile  
cutting (Fig. D).  
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8. Mount the new saw blade onto  
the spindle and against the  
inner flange (Fig. H).  
1. Firmly slide the water distribution tube (26) onto the water  
inlet tube (24). Ensure it is fitted firmly (Fig. J). If you find  
it difficult to slide the tube on, submerge the end of the  
tube in hot water then try again. This will assist the tube  
I
9. Replace the outer flange and  
washer and tighten the blade  
bolt by turning in an anti-  
in stretching to size.  
L
Note. Before using the water system  
clockwise direction (Fig. I).  
with the tool, always ensure the  
RCD (29) is in good working order.  
10. Ensure that the spindle lock  
button (15) is released.  
2. Insert the water tube plug (28)  
into a hose socket connection  
(Fig. K).  
11. Before using the saw again, check that the  
safety devices ie. Lower blade guard, are in good  
working order.  
3. Turn the water on lightly at the  
faucet (Fig. L).  
M
IMPORTANT. After replacing the saw blade, make sure  
that the saw blade runs freely by turning the blade by hand.  
Check that the directional arrow on the saw blade points  
clockwise when viewed from the mounting side.  
4. Adjust the amount of water flow  
by simply adjusting the water  
cock (25) (Fig. M).  
12. Plug the machine into a power socket and run the saw  
under no load to check that it runs smoothly before  
using it to cut any material.  
Adjusting the cutting depth  
CAUTION. Always ensure  
that the tool is switched off and  
N
Using the water system  
CAUTION. Always ensure that the tool is switched off  
and unplugged from the power supply before making  
any adjustments.  
unplugged from the power supply  
before making any adjustments.  
1. Ensure that the saw is facing  
away from you.  
2. Loosen the depth locking  
lever (13) by pushing the lever  
downwards (Fig. N).  
3. Hold the base plate flat against the edge of the work  
piece and lift the body of the saw until the blade is at the  
right depth (Fig. O & P). Use the depth of cut indicator  
(14) to determine the cutting depth.  
WARNING. Be sure to always use a tile cutting blade  
designed specifically for wet tile cutting. When used properly  
with the water system, wet cutting tile blade will give a  
consistently smoother cut.  
IMPORTANT. NEVER use the water cooling system when  
cutting timber. It must be removed before use.  
J
K
O
P
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4. Tighten the depth locking lever (13) by pushing the lever  
upwards (Fig. N).  
Operation  
CAUTION. This tool should only  
T
Note. Always use the correct blade depth setting. The  
correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not be more  
than 5mm below the material being cut. Allowing more  
depth will increase the chance of kickback and result in a  
rough cut.  
be used on horizontal surfaces.  
Switching on and off  
1. Connect the plug to the  
power supply.  
2. To switch on the saw, use your  
Adjusting the bevel angle  
thumb to first press and hold in the lock off button (3) and  
then squeeze the trigger switch (2) (Fig. T). Once the saw  
has started there is no need to hold the lock off button  
depressed.  
CAUTION. Always ensure that the tool is switched off  
and unplugged from the power supply before making  
any adjustments.  
1. The saw can be adjusted to  
cut at any angle between  
0° and 45°.  
3. When you release the trigger switch (2), the saw turns off.  
4. To restart, it is necessary to again first depress the lock  
off button.  
Q
2. Loosen the bevel adjustment  
lever (8) located at the front of  
the base plate (12) (Fig. Q).  
CAUTION. Allow the blade to come to a complete standstill  
before setting the saw down.  
Using the REDEYE® system  
WARNINGS. Do not stare directly at the laser beam.  
Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than  
the workpiece.  
3. Tilt the body of the saw until  
the required angle is reached  
(Fig. R & S).  
S
R
Do not deliberately aim the beam at personnel and ensure  
that it is not directed towards the eye of a person for longer  
than 0.25 seconds.  
Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a workpiece  
without reflective surfaces. Mirror tiles or the like are not  
suitable for laser use as the reflective surface could direct  
the beam back at the operator.  
4. Tighten the bevel adjustment lever (8) to secure the  
base plate.  
Only turn laser beam on when  
U
the tool is on the workpiece.  
Note. Always make a trial cut in a scrap piece of material  
along a guideline to determine how much you should offset  
the blade from the guideline to make an accurate cut.  
1. Mark the line of the cut on the  
workpiece.  
2. Adjust the depth of cut and  
bevel angle as required.  
3. Rest the front edge of the  
base on the workpiece.  
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4. Switch on the laser beam  
using the laser light on/off  
button (4) (Fig. U).  
5. Slowly push the saw forward using both hands (Fig. X).  
V
6. 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. Allow the blade and the  
saw to do the work.  
5. Align the beam with the line on  
the workpiece (Fig. V).  
6. Start the motor by pressing  
the lock off button (3) and  
squeezing the trigger switch (2).  
7. 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 workpiece while the  
blade is moving.  
7. Always let the blade reach full  
speed (approximately  
2 seconds) before you begin to cut into the workpiece.  
Note. To prevent possible overload of the motor, the depth  
of cut should not be more than 20mm at a pass. When you  
wish to cut deeper than 20mm make a number of passes  
with progressively deeper settings.  
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.  
Note. As a general rule, align the outer blade guide notch  
(19b) on the front of the base plate with the cut line when  
making bevel cuts. For more accuracy, it may be necessary  
to make a trial cut in a scrap piece of material along a  
guideline to determine how much you should offset the  
blade from the guideline. At the same time, you can also  
check the angle of cut if this is critical. The outer blade  
guide notch (19a) should be aligned with the cutting line  
when making straight cuts.  
10. Switch off the laser beam on completion of the cut.  
Making a cut  
1. Mark the line of cut on the  
workpiece.  
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2. Adjust the depth of cut and  
bevel angle as required.  
Making a plunge cut  
1. Adjust the depth of cut as  
required.  
3. Rest the front edge of the  
base plate (12) on the  
workpiece. Make sure that  
there is no contact between  
the blade and the workpiece  
(Fig. W).  
Y
2. Adjust the bevel setting to 0°.  
3. Use the blade guard lever (23)  
to raise the lower blade guard  
(22) and expose the saw  
blade (Fig. Y).  
4. Start the motor by pressing  
X
the lock off button (3) and  
squeezing the trigger  
switch (2).  
4. Firmly rest the front of the  
base plate (12) flat against the  
workpiece with the rear handle  
raised, so the blade does not touch the workpiece.  
Note. Always let the blade reach  
full speed (approximately  
2 seconds) before you begin to  
cut into the workpiece.  
5. With the blade just clearing the workpiece, start the motor  
by pressing the lock off button (3) and squeezing the  
trigger switch (2).  
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6. Always let the blade reach full speed (approximately  
2 seconds) before you begin to cut into the workpiece.  
Fitting the dust extraction adaptor  
IMPORTANT. Always remove the water cooling system  
before cutting timber.  
7. Slowly lower the saw into the workpiece, using the front  
of the base resting on the workpiece as a hinge point.  
c
d
e
f
IMPORTANT. Always remove and  
clean the port of debris after use.  
WARNING. As soon as the blade starts cutting the material,  
release the lower blade guard lever (23).  
1. Remove the water system port  
plug (21) by removing the fixing  
screw (Fig. c) and sliding it from  
the dust extraction port.  
8. Once the base plate (12) is flat against the workpiece,  
proceed cutting in a forward direction to the end of the cut.  
9. After completing your cut, release the trigger switch (2) and  
allow the blade to come to a complete stop. Do not remove  
the saw from the workpiece while the blade is moving.  
Note. Use a flat headed  
screwdriver at the front center of  
the water system port plug and  
lever outwards (Fig. d).  
Note. If the corners of your plunge cut are not completely  
cut through, use a jigsaw or hack saw (with a masonry  
cutting blade) to finish the corners.  
2. Fit the dust extraction adaptor  
(32) into the dust extraction port  
(Fig. e).  
Z
Using the parallel fence  
The parallel fence (11) allows you  
to make parallel cuts in a tile, all  
at the same width.  
3. Slide the fixing screw through  
the inlet on the adaptor (32)  
and onto the bracket of the saw.  
Ensure this is tight (Fig. f).  
CAUTION. Always ensure that  
the saw is switched off and  
unplugged from the power supply  
before making  
any adjustments.  
Maintenance  
a
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.  
1. Loosen the parallel fence  
locking knob (10) (Fig. Z).  
2. Slide the parallel fence (11)  
through the slots in the base  
plate (27) (Fig. a).  
Always wear sturdy gloves when  
handling or changing blades as  
they can be very sharp.  
3. Adjust the parallel fence to the  
required width and secure it in  
position with the parallel fence  
locking knob (10).  
b
1. Keep the tool’s air vents  
unclogged and clean at all  
times.  
4. Ensure that the parallel fence  
rests against the tile along  
its entire length to give a  
2. Regularly check to see if any dust or foreign matter has  
entered the grills near the motor and around the trigger  
switch. Use a soft brush to remove any accumulated dust.  
Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes whilst cleaning.  
consistent parallel cut (Fig. b).  
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3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.  
Power cord and RCD maintenance  
4. If the body of the saw needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft  
damp cloth. A mild detergent can be used but nothing like  
alcohol, petrol or other cleaning agent.  
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.  
5. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.  
General inspection  
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.  
Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight.  
They may vibrate loose over time.  
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.  
Troubleshooting  
Trouble  
Problem  
Suggested remedy  
Saw will not start  
Power cord not plugged in  
Ensure that the cord is connected to the power supply  
Power fault, fuse or circuit breaker tripped Check the power supply  
Cord damaged  
Burned out switch  
Faulty motor  
Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace  
Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace  
Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace the motor  
Use extension cord heavy enough to carry the current  
Blade does not reach Extension cord too long or undersized  
full speed  
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 Loose parts  
noise  
Check to see that all knobs and levers are securely  
tightened including bevel adjustment lever, depth locking  
lever and parallel fence locking knob  
Blade vibrating  
Ensure that the blade nut is securely tightened  
Moving parts excessively worn  
Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace  
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GMC customer assist  
If your product needs repairing, replacing,  
technical service or you simply need help or advice,  
please contact us on our Customer Assist Line  
1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand).  
For prompt service we suggest you log your service request  
online at 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).  
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 number, reason for the request,  
copy of official purchase receipt  
Attach your purchase receipt and save with this Manual for future reference.  
Please refer to our website www.gmcompany.com for full GMC warranty Terms and Conditions.  
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