Global Machinery Company Cordless Saw RC1200 User Manual

1200W  
RECIPROCATING SAW  
RC1200  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Code: RC1200  
Date: 061010  
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Edition: 05  
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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.  
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols.  
These represent important information about the  
product or instructions on its use.  
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.  
For safe operation read instruction manual.  
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, making it easy to maintain  
and operate.  
Conforms to relevant standards  
for electromagnetic compatibility.  
Specifications  
Nominal voltage:  
Input power:  
No load speed:  
Stroke Length:  
Wood:  
230–240V ~ 50Hz  
1200W  
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.  
800–2700 SPM  
30mm  
115mm  
Steel:  
90mm  
Net weight:  
4.2kg  
Insulation class:  
Sound pressure level:  
Double insulated  
97 dB(A)  
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3. Personal safety  
General safety rules  
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.  
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.  
Save these instructions  
1. Work area  
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.  
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark  
areas invite accidents.  
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.  
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.  
2. Electrical safety  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.  
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of  
electric shock.  
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.  
4. Power tool use and care  
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.  
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.  
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Keep the area free of tripping hazards.  
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.  
Do not let anyone under the age of 18 years operate this  
saw.  
Always stand to one side when operating the saw.  
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 use a cracked or distorted saw blade. Only use  
sharp blades.  
When cutting round wood, use clamps that prevent the  
work piece from turning on both sides of the blade.  
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.  
Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste  
close by the blade.  
Use only blades as recommended.  
Rags, cloths, cord and string and the like should never be  
left around the work area.  
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.  
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the work piece and remove all  
nails and other foreign objects before beginning sawing.  
Support the work properly.  
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.  
Never reach over the blade to remove waste or off cuts.  
Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first  
switching off the machine.  
Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece of wood. Let the  
blade come to rest naturally.  
If you are interrupted when operating the saw, complete  
the process and switch off before looking up.  
5. Service  
Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings are  
properly tightened.  
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.  
Always hold the saw on parts that are insulated. If you  
accidentally cut into hidden wiring or the saw’s own cable,  
the metal parts of the saw will become “live”.  
Additional safety rules for reciprocating saws  
Always remove the plug from the mains socket before  
making any adjustments or maintenance, including  
changing the blade.  
Never saw near combustible liquids or gases.  
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose.  
Any use other than those mentioned in this Manual will  
be considered a case of misuse. The user and not the  
manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury  
resulting from such cases of misuse.  
When operating the saw, use safety equipment including  
safety goggles or shield, ear protection, dust mask and  
protective clothing including safety gloves.  
Ensure that the lighting is adequate.  
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The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made  
to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such changes.  
If in doubt, do not plug in the tool. Using a power source  
with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful  
to the motor.  
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible  
to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards  
may arise in connection with the tool’s construction  
and design:  
Accessories  
The GMC RC1200 Reciprocating Saw is supplied in a  
storage case with the following accessories:  
1 x Demolition Blade  
1 x Wood Cutting Blade  
1 x Metal Cutting Blade  
Hex key  
Contact with the blade.  
Kickback of work piece and parts of work piece.  
Blade fracture.  
Catapulting of blade pieces.  
Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn.  
Carry case  
Harmful emissions of sawdust when the machine is  
used in closed rooms. Always use supplementary dust  
extraction where possible.  
Unpacking  
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.  
Do not use blades that are deformed or cracked.  
Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential  
overheating.  
When an extension cable is required, you must ensure  
that it has the right ampere rating for your power tool and  
is in safe electrical condition.  
After long working periods external metal parts and  
accessories could be hot.  
Do not force the saw; let the tool do the work at a  
reasonable speed. Overloading will occur if too much  
pressure is applied and the motor slows resulting in  
inefficient cutting and possible damage to the motor.  
Always remove the plug from the mains socket before  
making any adjustments or maintenance, including  
changing the blade.  
WARNINGS. Before connecting a tool to a power source  
(mains switch power point receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure  
that the voltage supply is the same as that specified on the  
nameplate of the tool. A power source with a voltage greater  
than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to  
the user, as well as damage to the tool.  
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Know your product  
Before using the Reciprocating Saw, familiarise yourself  
with all the operating features and safety requirements.  
Use the tool only for the applications intended. All other  
applications are expressly ruled out.  
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1. Trigger switch  
2. Pendulum control  
3. Lock-off button  
4. Tool-free blade clamp  
5. Pivoting shoe  
7. Rotatable rear handle  
8. Handle rotation release switch  
9. Speed control dial  
10. Shoe adjustment screw (x 2)  
11. Hex key  
6. Saw blade  
12. Blade clamp lever  
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5
4 12  
2
8
1
3
10  
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7
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Switching on and off  
Setting up  
Installing a saw blade  
CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off  
and unplugged from the mains supply before installing  
or removing a blade. Wear work gloves when replacing  
a blade.  
1. Connect the plug to the  
mains supply.  
2. To start the saw, press  
the lock-off button (3) and  
squeeze the trigger switch (1).  
3. There is no need to keep the  
lock-off button (3) depressed  
once the saw has started.  
However, if the trigger switch  
(1) is released, the lock-off  
button will re-engage as a  
safety precaution to prevent  
accidental operation.  
1. Loosen the blade clamp (4) by depressing the clamp  
lever (12). This will allow the saw blade to be inserted.  
2. Whilst holding the blade clamp open, line up and insert  
the new saw blade.  
4. In order to restart the saw, the  
both the lock-off button (3) and  
the trigger switch (1) must be  
pressed again.  
Varying the speed  
3. Let go of the blade clamp lever (12) to lock the saw blade  
in position.  
Vary the speed to suit the blade  
and the material being cut with  
the use of the speed control  
knob (9).  
4. Pull on the blade to ensure it  
is securely fastened.  
WARNING. Make sure that the  
blade is securely fastened before  
starting the saw.  
Failure to do so may result in  
serious injury.  
Using the pendulum control  
1. With the pendulum control  
(2) set at , the blade moves  
backwards and forwards only.  
This is called “straight cutting”.  
Use straight cutting when  
sawing hard materials such  
as metal.  
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2. With the pendulum control (2)  
set at position , the blade  
swings up and down as well  
as moving backwards and  
forwards. This “pendulum  
action cutting” is very efficient  
when cutting softer materials.  
CAUTION. Do not operate the reciprocating saw if the  
adjustable shoe is damaged or not installed.  
Rotating the rear handle  
CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and  
unplugged from the power supply.  
1. The rear handle (7) can be rotated in a circle to eight set  
positions of operation, spaced 45° apart.  
Note. Pendulum action cutting  
can leave a rough finish.  
Use a file or rasp to clean up the cut edge if necessary.  
2. The rear handle must be “locked” into one of the eight  
preset positions. It must not be used at any position in  
between these eight preset positions as it might rotate  
during use and create a hazard.  
WARNING. Use the straight cutting mode when you wish  
to make curved or clean cuts, even when working with  
soft materials.  
Changing the position of the shoe  
CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off  
and unplugged from the power supply.  
1. Loosen the two shoe adjustment screws (10) with hex  
key (11) and position the shoe to shield the length of  
saw blade as required.  
2. Re-tighten the shoe adjustment screws. Take care not  
to overtighten the screws or you will strip the thread.  
3. To rotate the handle (7) press  
on the handle rotation release  
switch (8) and move the  
handle to one of the present  
positions. It can be turned  
three positions to the left and  
four positions to the right.  
General cutting  
3. Position the angle of the shoe  
as required by pivoting it on  
its axis.  
1. Hold the saw firmly in front and clearly away from you.  
2. Make sure that the blade is clear of any obstruction and  
that the power cord or any extension cord is out of the  
path of the blade.  
4. Where possible, rest the  
shoe on the material being  
cut. Change the angle of the  
shoe to suit the shape of the  
material.  
3. Ensure that the material to be cut is held firmly. Small  
workpieces should be held in a vice or clamped to the  
workbench.  
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4. Mark out the cutting line.  
5. Squeeze the trigger.  
4. Press the lock-off button and  
squeeze the trigger to start  
the cutting action.  
6. Select the speed with control  
(9).  
WARNING. Make sure that  
the blade does not touch the  
workpiece until the blade has  
reached maximum speed since  
this could cause loss of control  
and serious injury. Cut slowly until  
the blade has fully penetrated the  
thickness of the workpiece  
7. Place the shoe on the  
workpiece and begin sawing.  
Note. Use only enough pressure  
to keep the saw cutting. Do not  
force the cutting; allow the blade  
and the saw to do the work.  
WARNING. Use of excessive  
pressure that causes bending or  
twisting of the blade may cause  
the blade to break.  
Metal cutting  
Metals such as sheet steel, pipe,  
steel rods, aluminium, brass and  
copper can be cut with your saw.  
Be careful not to bend or twist the  
blade and do not force the  
cutting action.  
Plunge cutting  
1. Mark the line of the cut.  
2. Choose a point inside the area  
to be cut out and place the tip  
of the blade over that point.  
3. Rest the front edge of the shoe  
on the workpiece and hold the  
saw firmly in position.  
We recommend that you use  
cutting oil to lubricate the cut  
when sawing soft metals and steel.  
It keeps the blade cooler and prolongs blade life.  
CAUTION. Clamp the work firmly and cut close to the  
clamping point to minimise vibration. When cutting conduit  
pipe or angle iron, clamp the work in a vice if possible and  
cut close to the vice. To cut thin sheet metal, sandwich the  
sheet between hardboard or plywood and clamp the layers  
to prevent vibration and the tearing of the metal.  
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Maintenance  
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.  
Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They  
may vibrate loose over time.  
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 rag.  
3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.  
4. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.  
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.  
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.  
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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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