Global Machinery Company Saw CDB305MS User Manual

DOUBLE BEVEL  
COMPOUND  
MITRE SAW  
WITH  
CDB250MS/CDB305MS  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Code: CDB250MS  
Date: 061009  
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Edition: 04  
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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.  
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.  
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.  
WARNINGS  
1. It may be more difficult to see the laser line in  
conditions of bright sunshine and on certain surfaces.  
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Specifications  
Safety rules for laser lights  
The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE®  
system is Class 2 with maximum 1mW and 400nm – 700nm  
wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an  
optical hazard, although staring at the beam may cause  
flash blindness.  
CDB250MS  
2000W  
CDB305MS  
2400W  
Input power:  
No load speed:  
Blade size:  
5000 RPM  
5000 RPM  
Ø250mm x  
Ø16mm bore  
Ø305mm x  
Ø16mm bore  
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;  
Number of teeth:  
24  
30  
The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance  
with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
Mitre table angles: 0° to 52°  
left & right  
0° to 52°  
left & right  
Never aim the beam at any person or an object other  
than the workpiece.  
Bevel cuts:  
0° to 45°  
left & right  
0° to 45°  
left & right  
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 0.25s.  
Straight cut  
0° x 0°:  
160mm x 65mm 200mm x 80mm  
Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy  
workpiece without reflective surfaces. i.e. wood 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.  
Mitre cut  
45° (R) x 0°:  
52° (R) x 0°:  
45° (L) x 0°:  
52° (L) x 0°:  
Bevel cut  
110mm x 65mm 140mm x 80mm  
95mm x 65mm 122mm x 80mm  
110mm x 65mm 140mm x 80mm  
95mm x 65mm 122mm x 80mm  
Do not change the laser light assembly with a different  
type. Repairs must be carried out by the laser  
manufacturer or an authorised agent.  
0° x 45° (R):  
0° x 45° (L):  
Compound mitre cut  
160mm x 17mm 200mm x 22mm  
160mm x 39mm 200mm x 43mm  
 
 
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45° (R) x 45° (R): 110mm x 17mm 140mm x 22mm  
52° (R) x 45° (R): 95mm x 17mm 122mm x 22mm  
45° (L) x 45° (L): 110mm x 39mm 140mm x 43mm  
52° (L) x 45° (L): 95mm x 39mm 122mm x 43mm  
CAUTION. Use of controls or adjustments or performance  
of procedures other than those specified herein may result  
in hazardous radiation exposure.  
Please refer to the relevant Australian standards, AS 2397  
and AS/NZS2211 for more information on Lasers.  
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Do not use the saw to cut materials other than those  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
General safety instructions  
To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety  
regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating  
instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use  
and service the machine have to be acquainted with this  
Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards.  
Children and infirm people must not use this tool. Children  
should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in  
which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you  
observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your  
area. The same applies for general rules of occupational  
health and safety.  
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 properly maintained.  
Ensure that the arm is properly secure when bevelling.  
Keep the floor area around the machine level, well  
maintained and free of loose materials.  
Provide adequate lighting.  
Ensure that you are trained in the use, adjustment and  
operation of the machine.  
WARNING. When using power tools, basic safety  
precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of  
fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read  
and heed the advice given in the additional important  
safety instructions.  
Use correctly sharpened blades and observe the  
maximum speed marked on the blade.  
Do not remove any cut-offs from the cutting area until  
the guard is fully locked in place and the blade has come  
to rest.  
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:  
Ensure that the mitre saw is fixed to a bench wherever  
possible.  
Contact with the blade.  
When cutting long pieces which extend well over  
the table width ensure that the ends are adequately  
supported at the same height as the saw table top.  
Supports should be positioned in such a way to ensure  
that the workpiece does not fall to the ground once  
the cut has been made. A number of supports at  
regular intervals may be required if the workpiece is  
extremely long.  
Kickback of workpiece and parts of workpiece.  
Blade fracture.  
Catapulting of blade pieces.  
Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn.  
Harmful emissions of sawdust when the machine is  
used in closed rooms. Always use supplementary dust  
extraction where possible.  
WARNING. When using power tools, basic safety  
precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of  
fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read  
and heed the advice given in the additional important  
safety instructions.  
Do not use blades that are deformed or cracked.  
Always remove the plug from the mains socket before  
making any adjustments or maintenance, including  
changing the blade.  
1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. Cluttered work  
areas and benches invite accidents and injury.  
To ensure safe operation of the mitre saw you must follow  
these guidelines –  
2. Consider the environment in which you are working.  
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep  
Select the correct blade for the material to be cut.  
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the work area well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain.  
Do not use power tools in the presence of flammable  
liquids or gases.  
extension cords periodically and replace them if  
damaged. Keep tool handles dry, clean and free from  
oil and grease.  
3. Keep visitors away from the work area. All visitors and  
onlookers, especially children and infirm persons, should  
be kept well away from where you are working. Do not  
let others in the vicinity make contact with the tool or  
extension cord.  
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 see  
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the  
tool before switching on.  
4. Store tools safely. When not in use, tools should be  
locked up out of reach.  
5. Do not force the tool. The tool will do the job better and  
safer working at the rate for which it was designed.  
15. Avoid unintentional starting. Always check that the  
switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the tool  
to the power supply. Do not carry a plugged in tool with  
your finger on the switch.  
6. Use the correct tool for the job. Do not force small  
tools or attachments to do the job best handled by a  
heavier duty tool. Never use a tool for a purpose for  
which it was not intended.  
16. Use outdoor rated extension cords. When a tool  
is used outdoors, use only extension cords that are  
intended for outdoor use and are so marked.  
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.  
17. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common  
sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are tired.  
18. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool, check  
that there are no damaged parts. If a part is slightly  
damaged, carefully determine if it will operate properly  
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment  
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage  
of parts, proper mounting and any other conditions  
that may affect the operation of the tool. A part that is  
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by  
an authorised service facility, unless otherwise  
indicated in this Instruction Manual. Defective switches  
must be replaced by an authorised service facility.  
Do not use a tool if the switch does not turn the tool  
on and off correctly.  
8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs  
should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also  
required if the drilling operation creates dust.  
9. Do not abuse the power cord. Never pull the cord to  
disconnect the tool from the power point. Keep the cord  
away from heat, oil and sharp edges.  
10. Secure the workpiece. Use clamps or a vice to hold  
the workpiece. It is safer than using your hand and  
frees both hands to operate the tool.  
11. Do not overreach. Keep your footing secure and  
balanced at all times.  
19. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact  
with grounded objects such as water pipes, radiators,  
cookers and refrigerator enclosures.  
12. Look after your tools. Keep tools sharp and clean for  
better and safer performance. Follow the instructions  
regarding lubrication and accessory changes. Inspect  
tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them  
repaired by an authorised service facility. Inspect  
20. Use only approved parts. When servicing, use only  
identical replacement parts. Use an authorised service  
facility to fit replacement parts.  
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Never use a cracked or distorted saw blade.  
WARNING. The use of an accessory or attachment, other  
than those recommended in this Instruction Manual, may  
present a risk of personal injury.  
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.  
Additional safety rules for mitre saws  
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. If in doubt, do not  
plug in the tool.  
Use only blades as recommended by the manufacturer  
and which conform to EN 847-1.  
Do not use blades of High Speed Steel (HSS blades).  
If the table insert is damaged or worn, have it replaced by  
an authorised service centre.  
Rags, cloths, cord and string and the like should never be  
left around the work area.  
Using a power source with a voltage less than the  
nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.  
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the workpiece and remove all  
nails and other foreign objects before beginning sawing.  
Your tool is double insulated for additional protection against  
a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.  
Support the work properly.  
Always remove the plug from the mains socket before  
making any adjustments or maintenance, including  
changing the blade.  
Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other parts of the  
workpiece from the cutting area whilst the machine is  
running and the saw head is not in the rest position.  
When operating the saw, use safety equipment including  
safety goggles or shield, ear protection, dust mask and  
protective clothing including safety gloves.  
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.  
Ensure that there is adequate general or localised  
lighting.  
If you are interrupted when operating the saw, complete  
the process and switch off before looking up.  
Do not use the saw unless the guards are in place.  
Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry.  
Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this saw.  
Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings are  
properly tightened.  
Ensure that the operator is adequately trained in the use,  
adjustment and operation of the machine.  
Do not store materials or equipment above a machine in  
such a way that they could fall into it.  
Do not use this saw to cut firewood.  
Keep the area free of tripping hazards.  
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”. Switch off at  
the mains and remove the plug immediately.  
Report faults in the machine, including guards and saw  
blades, as soon as they are discovered.  
Never saw near combustible liquids or gases.  
Ensure that the machine is always fixed to a bench,  
whenever possible.  
Note the direction of rotation of the motor and the blade.  
Do not lock the movable guard in the open position and  
Always stand to one side when operating the saw.  
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always ensure that it is working properly, freely rotating  
and returning to fully cover the teeth of the blade.  
Wear goggles  
Wear earmuffs  
Connect the saw to a dust collection devise and ensure  
that it is operated properly. As the operator of the saw,  
please make sure that you understand factors that  
influence exposure to dust, including the type of material  
to be machined, the importance of local extraction and  
the proper adjustment of hoods/baffles/shoots of your  
dust extraction system. We recommend that you always  
wear a dust mask when operating this saw.  
Wear a breathing mask  
Accessories  
The GMC CDB250MS / CDB305MS Double Bevel  
Compound Mitre Saw is supplied with the following  
accessories as standard:  
Saw blade (fitted)  
Workpiece clamp  
6mm Hex key  
Side bars x2  
Wear gloves when handling saw blades and  
rough materials.  
Saw blades shall be carried in a holder  
wherever possible.  
Dust bag  
Select saw blades in relation to the material being cut.  
Instruction manual  
Use correctly sharpened saw blades and observe the  
maximum speed marked on the blade.  
Take additional care when trenching (slotting).  
The mitre saw can be safely carried by the carrying  
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 fully locked in placed and the blade has  
come to rest.  
When cutting long pieces which extend well over  
the table width, ensure that the ends are adequately  
supported at the same height as the saw table top.  
Supports should be positioned in such a way to  
ensure that the workpiece does not fall to the ground  
once the cut has been made. A number of supports at  
regular intervals may be required if the workpiece is  
extremely long.  
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Know your product  
Before using the saw, familiarise yourself with all the  
operating features and safety requirements.  
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31  
1. Laser light assembly  
2. Laser light on/off switch  
3. Laser cover  
20. 6mm Hex key  
21. Mitre table  
22. Mitre scale  
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13  
3
4. Laser pitch control  
5. Saw arm  
23. Table insert  
(kerf plate)  
12  
14  
1
24. Switch trigger  
25. Mitre lock  
6. Release knob  
7. Operating handle  
8. Carrying handle  
9. Upper fixed blade guard  
10. Clamp assembly  
26. Spindle lock  
27. Dust extraction port  
19  
34  
28. 45° Bevel adjustment  
screw (left)  
10  
11  
11. Clamp assembly  
lock (x2)  
21  
23  
29. 45° Bevel adjustment  
screw (right)  
12. Rotating blade guard  
13. Guard retraction arm  
14. Blade bolt cover  
15. Dust bag  
30. 0° Bevel adjustment  
screw  
31. Release latch  
22  
25  
32. Side support bars (x2)  
32  
33  
17  
16. Bevel lock  
33. Side support bar  
location holes (2 sets)  
2
17. Bevel scale  
18. 0° Bevel adjuster  
19. Fence  
34. Side support bar  
locking screws  
26  
8
27  
5
6
16  
20  
29 18 30 28  
4
15  
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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.  
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.  
CAUTION. Make sure that the mounting surface is not  
warped as an uneven surface can cause binding and  
inaccurate sawing.  
Release knob  
1. Remove all loose parts from the carton.  
The release knob (6) is  
2. Remove the packing materials from around the saw.  
C
provided for holding the  
cutting head down whilst  
transporting or storing the  
mitre saw (Fig. C). The saw  
must never be used with  
the release knob locking the  
head down.  
3. Using the carrying handle (8) carefully lift the saw from  
the carton and place it on a level work surface.  
4. The saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in  
the down position. To release the saw arm, push down  
on the top of the saw arm, pull on the release knob (6),  
rotate it 45° and let go, slowly raise the saw arm.  
WARNING. Do not lift the saw whilst holding on to the  
guards. Use the carrying handle (8).  
Mitre table lock  
The mitre table lock (25) is  
used to lock the table at the  
desired mitre angle (Fig. D).  
The mitre saw cuts from 0°  
to 45° both left and right. To  
adjust the mitre angle loosen  
the mitre table lock and using  
the mitre table handle adjust  
the mitre angle to the desired  
position. The mitre table  
Transportation  
D
Lift the mitre saw only  
when the saw arm is locked  
A
in the down position, the  
saw is switched off and the  
plug is removed from the  
power point.  
Only lift the saw by the  
carrying handle (8) or outer  
castings (Fig. A). Do not lift  
the saw using the guard or  
operating handle (7).  
features positive click stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45°  
for quick setting of common mitre angles.  
WARNING. Be sure to tighten the mitre table lock before  
making a cut. Failure to do so could result in the table  
moving during the cut and cause serious personal injury.  
Bench mounting  
The saw base has holes in  
B
each corner to facilitate bench  
mounting (Fig. B).  
Bevel lock  
The bevel lock (16) is used to set the blade at the desired  
bevel angle (Fig. E). The mitre saw bevel cuts from 0° to  
45° to the left and right. To adjust the bevel angle loosen  
the bevel lock and pull out the 0° bevel adjuster (18). Adjust  
the saw arm to the desired bevel angle.  
1. Mount the saw to a level,  
horizontal bench or work  
table using bolts (not  
supplied) and fix the saw to  
the bench using 4 bolts.  
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WARNING. Be sure to tighten  
the bevel lock before making  
a cut. Failure to do so could  
result in the saw arm moving  
during the cut and cause  
serious personal injury.  
Spindle lock button  
I
E
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.  
Bevel adjuster  
The bevel adjuster (18) needs  
to be pulled out before the  
bevel angle can be adjusted  
(Fig. F).  
Rotating lower blade  
guard  
The rotating lower blade  
F
J
K
L
To return the saw arm to  
the vertical (0° bevel)  
position move the saw arm  
to the left and push in the 0°  
bevel adjuster.  
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 workpiece.  
Return the saw blade to  
the vertical position, it will  
automatically stop at the 0° bevel position.  
Tighten the bevel lock.  
Dust bag  
The dust bag (15) fits over  
the dust extraction port (27).  
For more efficient operation,  
empty the dust bag when it  
is no more than half full. This  
allows better air flow through  
the bag (Fig. K).  
Clamp assembly  
The clamp assembly (10) can be mounted to the fence,  
either side of the saw blade, to suit the task at hand (Fig. G).  
Use the clamp assembly lock (11) at the back of the fence  
to secure the clamp assembly in position (Fig. H).  
Attaching the  
side bars  
The side support bars (37)  
help to support the material  
when working with long  
G
H
workpieces. There are two  
location holes (33) for a  
support bar on either side of  
the table. Loosen the lock  
screws (34) with the 6mm  
hex key. Ensure the side bars  
are fully inserted before using  
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them to support the workpiece  
(Fig. L).  
knob (6) to hold the saw arm in the transport position.  
3. Loosen the mitre lock (25) (Fig. P).  
M
N
O
The side support bar locking  
screws (34) must be tightened  
to secure the support bars in  
position (Fig. M).  
4. Rotate the table (21) until the pointer is positioned at 0º.  
5. Tighten the mitre lock (25).  
Q
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 lock (16) (Fig. Q).  
Turning on and off  
1. To turn the saw on depress  
and hold the on/off trigger  
switch (24) (Fig. N).  
2. To turn the saw off release  
the on/off trigger switch (24).  
7. Place a set square against  
the table (21) and the flat  
part of the blade. (Fig. R)  
Note. Make sure that  
the square contacts the flat  
Turning on the  
REDEYE® laser line  
generator  
R
part of the saw blade, not  
the teeth.  
The REDEYE® laser line  
generator emits 2 intense  
narrow beams of pure red  
light to guide you as you cut.  
It improves operator cutting  
vision, enables faster set-  
up, increases accuracy and  
improves safety. To turn on  
the laser lines press the laser  
light on/off switch (2) (Fig. O).  
To turn off the laser press the  
laser light on/off switch (2)  
one more time.  
8. Rotate the blade by  
°
0
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hand and check the  
blade-to-table alignment at  
several points.  
9. The edge of the set square  
and the saw blade should be parallel.  
10. If the saw blade angles away from the set square,  
adjust as follows.  
11. Use a 13mm wrench or adjustable wrench to loosen  
the lock nut securing the 0° bevel adjustment screw  
(35) (Fig. S). Also, loosen the bevel lock (16).  
S
T
Setting the table  
square with the blade  
P
1. Make sure that the  
electrical plug is removed  
from the power point.  
2. Push the saw arm (5)  
down to its lowest position  
and engage the release  
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12. Adjust the 0° bevel adjustment screw (30) with the 6mm  
hex key to bring the saw blade into alignment with the  
square (Fig. T).  
5. Tighten the mitre lock (25).  
X
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.  
13. Loosen the 2 Phillips  
U
head screws holding  
the pointer of the bevel  
scale (17) and adjust the  
position of the pointer so  
that it accurately indicates  
zero on the scale (Fig. U).  
Retighten the screw.  
7. Using the 6mm hex key  
provided, loosen the four  
screws securing the fence  
(19) to the base (Fig. Y).  
14. Retighten the bevel lock  
(16) and the lock nut  
Y
8. Place a square against the  
fence (19) and alongside  
the blade (Fig. Z).  
securing the 0° bevel  
adjustment screw (30).  
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9. Adjust the fence (19) until it  
is square with the blade.  
Note. The above procedure  
can also be used to check the  
angle of the saw blade to the  
table at either 45º bevel angle  
to the left or to the right. The  
45° bevel adjustment screws  
(28 & 29) are on opposite  
sides of the saw arm. You  
will require a 13mm wrench  
or adjustable wrench (not  
supplied) for the lock nut  
10. Tighten the screws  
securing the fence (19).  
11. Loosen the Phillips head  
screw holding the pointer  
of the mitre scale (22)  
and adjust it so that it  
accurately indicates the  
zero position on the mitre  
scale (Fig. a).  
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(Fig. V) and the 6mm hex key  
for the set screws (Fig. W).  
12. Retighten the screw  
securing the mitre  
scale pointer.  
Setting the fence  
square with the table  
1. Make sure that the  
a
13. Replace the top section  
of the fence and secure  
the hex screw using the  
6mm hex key.  
electrical plug 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.  
Changing a blade  
DANGER! Never try to use a  
blade larger than the stated  
capacity of the saw. It might  
3. Loosen the mitre lock (25).  
4. Rotate the table (21) until the pointer is positioned at 0º.  
come into contact with the blade guards. Never use a blade  
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that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage  
with the flats on the spindle. It will prevent the blade screw  
from properly securing the blade on the spindle. Do not use  
the saw to cut metal or masonry. Ensure that any spacers  
and spindle rings that may be required suit the spindle and  
the blade fitted.  
button (26) (Fig. f). Rotate the blade until the  
spindle locks.  
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f
1. Make sure that the electrical plug is removed from the  
power point.  
2. Push down on the  
operating handle (7) and  
b
pull the release knob (6) to  
disengage the saw arm (5).  
The release knob (6) can  
be turned so that it is held  
in the retracted position  
(Fig. b).  
8. Use the 6mm hex key  
provided to loosen and  
remove the blade bolt.  
(Loosen in a clockwise  
direction as the blade  
screw has a left hand  
thread) (Fig. g).  
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3. Raise the saw arm (5) to its  
highest position.  
4. Using a Phillips head screwdriver loosen and remove the  
screw that secures the guard retraction arm (13) to the  
rotating blade guard (Fig. c).  
9. Remove the flat washer  
and outer blade washer  
and the blade.  
5. Using a Phillips head screwdriver loosen (Fig. d) and  
remove the screw that secures the blade bolt cover (14).  
10. Wipe a drop of oil onto  
the inner blade washer  
and the outer blade  
washer where they  
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c
d
contact the blade.  
11. Fit the new blade onto  
the spindle taking care  
that the inner blade  
washer sits behind the  
blade (Fig. h).  
CAUTION. To ensure correct blade rotation, always  
install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed  
on the side of the blade pointing down. The direction of  
blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper  
blade guard.  
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).  
12. Replace the outer blade washer (Fig. i).  
7. Hold the rotating guard (12) up and press the spindle lock  
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13. Depress the spindle  
lock button (26) and  
replace the flat washer  
and blade bolt.  
3. Rotate the mitre table (21) until the pointer aligns with the  
desired angle.  
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4. Retighten the mitre lock (25).  
WARNING. Be sure to tighten 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.  
14. Use the 6mm hex key  
to tighten the blade bolt  
securely (tighten in an  
anti-clockwise direction).  
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.  
15. Lower the blade guard,  
hold the rotating lower  
blade guard (12) and  
blade bolt cover (14) in  
position and tighten the  
fixing screw (Fig. j).  
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6. When cutting long pieces of timber, support the opposite  
end of the timber with the side support bars (32), a roller  
stand or a work surface that is level with the saw table.  
16. Replace the guard  
retraction arm and secure  
onto the rotating blade  
guard (Fig. k).  
7. Use the clamp assembly (10) to secure the workpiece  
wherever possible.  
8. It is possible to remove  
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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 (Fig. m).  
17. Check that the blade  
guard operates correctly  
and covers the blade as  
the saw arm is lowered.  
k
18. Connect the saw to the  
power supply and run the  
blade to make certain that  
it is operating correctly.  
9. Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the  
cutting operation to check that there are no problems.  
Cross-cutting  
A crosscut is made by cutting  
across the grain of the  
workpiece. A 90º crosscut is  
made with the mitre table set  
at 0º (Fig. l). Mitre crosscuts  
are made with the table set at  
some angle other than zero.  
10. Hold the operating handle (7) firmly and squeeze  
the switch trigger (24). Allow the blade to reach  
maximum speed.  
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n
11. Press the release latch  
(31) (Fig. n) and slowly  
lower the blade into and  
through the workpiece.  
1. Pull on the release knob (6)  
and lift the saw arm (5) to  
its full height.  
12. Release the switch trigger  
(24) and allow the saw  
blade to stop rotating  
2. Loosen the mitre lock (25).  
before raising the blade  
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out of the workpiece. Wait until the blade stops before  
removing the workpiece.  
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.  
Bevel cut  
A bevel cut is made by  
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11. Hold the operating handle (7) firmly and squeeze  
the switch trigger (24). Allow the blade to reach  
maximum speed.  
cutting across the grain of  
the workpiece with the blade  
angled to the fence and mitre  
table. The mitre table is set  
at the zero degree position  
and the blade set at an angle  
between 0º and 45º (Fig. o).  
12. Press the release latch (31) and slowly lower the blade  
into and through the workpiece.  
13. Release the switch trigger (24) and allow the saw  
blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the  
workpiece. Wait until the blade stops before removing  
the workpiece.  
1. Pull on the release knob (6)  
and lift the saw arm to its  
full height.  
Compound mitre cut  
2. Loosen the mitre lock (25).  
A compound mitre cut involves  
using a mitre angle and a  
p
3. Rotate the mitre table (21) until the pointer aligns with  
zero on the mitre scale (22).  
bevel angle at the same  
4. Retighten the mitre lock (25).  
time (Fig. p). It is used in  
making picture frames, to cut  
mouldings, making boxes  
with sloping sides and for roof  
framing. Always make a test  
cut on a piece of scrap wood before cutting into the  
good material.  
WARNING. Be sure to tighten the mitre lock before making  
a cut. Failure to do so could result in the table moving  
during the cut, causing serious personal injury.  
5. Loosen the bevel lock (16) and pull out the 0º bevel  
adjuster. Move the saw arm (5) to the left or right to the  
desired bevel angle (between 0º and 45º). Tighten the  
bevel lock (16).  
1. Pull on the release knob (6) and lift the saw arm to its  
full height.  
6. 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.  
2. Loosen the mitre lock (25).  
3. Rotate the mitre table (21) until the pointer aligns with the  
desired angle on the mitre scale (22).  
4. Retighten the mitre lock (25).  
7. When cutting long pieces of timber, support the opposite  
end of the timber with the side bars (32), a roller stand or  
a work surface that is level with the saw table.  
WARNING. Be sure to tighten the mitre lock before making  
a cut. Failure to do so could result in the table moving  
during the cut, causing serious personal injury.  
8. Use the clamp assembly (10) to secure the workpiece  
wherever possible.  
5. Loosen the bevel lock (16) and pull out the 0º bevel  
adjuster (18) and move the saw arm (5) to the left or right  
to the desired bevel angle (between 0º and 45º). Tighten  
the bevel lock (16).  
9. It is possible to remove the clamp assembly (10) by  
loosening the clamp assembly lock (11) and moving  
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6. 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.  
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  
by turning the laser pitch  
control (4) (Fig. r).  
r
7. When cutting long pieces of timber, support the opposite  
end of the timber with the side bars (32), a roller stand or  
a work surface that is level with the saw table.  
4. Adjust until the left-hand  
laser line is aligned with the  
left-hand side of the blade.  
8. Use the clamp assembly (10) to secure the workpiece  
wherever possible.  
9. It is possible 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.  
5. Switch off the laser lights.  
Using the laser line generator  
WARNINGS  
Do not stare directly at the  
laser beam.  
10. Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the  
cutting operation to check that there are no problems.  
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Never aim the beam at any  
person or an object other than  
the workpiece.  
11. Hold the operating handle (7) firmly and squeeze  
the switch trigger (24). Allow the blade to reach  
maximum speed.  
Do not deliberately aim the  
beam at personnel and  
ensure that it is not directed  
towards the eye of a person  
for longer than 0.25s.  
12. Press the release latch (31) and slowly lower the blade  
into and through the workpiece.  
13. Release the switch trigger (24) and allow the saw  
blade to stop rotating before raising the blade out of the  
workpiece. Wait until the blade stops before removing  
the workpiece.  
Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy  
workpiece without reflective surfaces. Wood or rough coated  
surfaces are acceptable. Bright shiny reflective surfaces  
are not suitable for laser use as the reflective surface could  
direct the beam back at the operator.  
Adjusting the laser lines  
The lower laser is factory set to emit a laser line along the  
right-hand side of the blade. The upper laser is factory set  
to emit a laser line to the left-  
Always remember to switch off the laser on/off switch (2)  
after finishing a job. Only turn the laser beam on when the  
workpiece is on the mitre saw table.  
hand side of the blade. This  
q
upper laser can be adjusted by  
the operator to suit blades of  
different kerf widths.  
1. Mark the line of the cut on the workpiece.  
2. Adjust the angle of mitre and bevel of the cut as required.  
3. Switch on the laser light on/off switch (2).  
To adjust the position of  
the upper laser, proceed  
as follows:  
4. Clamp the workpiece in position using the laser lines to  
align the blade with the pencil mark on the workpiece.  
1. Remove the laser cover by  
pulling it towards you.  
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Note. To cut to the left-hand side of the blade, align the left-  
hand laser line with the pencil mark. To cut to the right-hand  
side of the blade, align the right-hand laser line with the  
pencil mark.  
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.  
5. Plug in the machine and start the motor.  
6. Press the release latch (31).  
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.  
7. When the blade is at its maximum speed (approximately  
2 seconds), lower the blade through the workpiece.  
8. After completing the cut, switch off the laser light on/off  
switch (2).  
Cleaning  
1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times.  
9. After each use, clean the laser light assembly (1) as  
described below:  
2. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done  
with a soft brush or a rag.  
Switch off the laser light switch (2) and then remove the  
plug from the power point.  
3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.  
4. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.  
With the saw arm (5) in the raised position, use a  
soft brush to dust away the sawdust build-up around  
the assembly.  
CAUTION. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the  
plastic parts of the saw. A mild detergent on a damp cloth  
is recommended.  
Note. Wear eye protection whilst brushing the dust away.  
General inspection  
Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They  
may vibrate loose over time.  
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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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