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Warranty 

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Introduction 

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Environmental protection 

3

Description of symbols 

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Specifications 

3

Safety instructions 

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Additional safety rules for angle grinders 

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Additional safety rules for sanders 

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Additional safety rules for polishers 

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Accessories 

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Unpacking 

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Know your product 

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Setting up 

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Variable speed 

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Operation in grinder mode 

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Operation in sander mode 

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Operation in polisher mode 

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Replacing the rubber disc 

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Maintenance 

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Cleaning 

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General inspection 

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Contents

Warranty Power Tools

Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete 

satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass 

manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our 

required level of performance and you may need the 

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

domestic use from the date of the original purchase. 

If found to be defective in materials or workmanship, 

the tool or the offending faulty component will be repaired 

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

A small freight charge may apply. Proof of purchase is 

essential. We reserve the right to reject any claim where 

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

tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents, 

alterations or commercial or business use. It also does not 

cover any bonus items or included accessories. Only the 

power tool is covered under this warranty. 
With continuing product development, changes may have 

occurred which render the product received slightly 

different to that shown in this instruction manual.
Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty. For full details of 

the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our 

website – 

www.gmcompany.com

For prompt service we suggest you log your service 

request online - www.gmcservice.com.au, should you 

not have access to the internet, please contact our 

service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) 

or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 

Summary of Contents for POL1450M

Page 1: ...Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code POL1450M Date 070706 Edition 3 Op BN ...

Page 2: ...or workmanship the tool or the offending faulty component will be repaired or replaced free of charge with another of the same item A small freight charge may apply Proof of purchase is essential We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified This warranty does not include damage or defects to the tool caused by or resulting from abuse accidents alterations or comme...

Page 3: ...ctured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service CAUTION Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings Your GMC power tool has many features that...

Page 4: ...or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock e When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock 3 Personal safety a Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alco...

Page 5: ...ure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Additional safety rules for angle grinders a This power tool is intended to function as a grinder sanding polishing or cut off tool Read all safety warnings instructions illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury b Operation...

Page 6: ...al may cause electrical hazards o Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials Sparks could ignite these materials p Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock Kickback and related warnings Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel backing pad brush or any other accessory Pinchin...

Page 7: ...rent from grinding wheel flanges e Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools Wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst Safety warnings specific for sanding operations a Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper Follow manufacturers recommendations when selecting sanding paper Larger sanding paper extending beyond t...

Page 8: ...All other applications are expressly ruled out 1 Motor housing 2 Spindle lock button 3 Variable speed dial 4 Rear handle 5 Soft grip 6 Mounting points for the multi position front handle 7 On Off switch 8 Lock off button 9 Multi position front handle 10 Rubber disc 11 Polishing sponge 12 Polishing bonnet 13 Sanding disc 14 Grinding disc 15 Disc guard 16 Inner flange 17 Outer flange 8 ...

Page 9: ...cations 1 Fit the guard 15 onto the spindle collar and rotate to the required working position The closed side of the guard must always be facing the operator 2 Insert the guard securing screw and tighten using the matching nut Use the supplied Allen key to securely tighten the screw 3 Place the inner flange 16 onto the spindle making sure it fits securely 4 Ensure that the non threaded inner flan...

Page 10: ...worn down grinding can be conducted in either direction 5 Once the grinding or cutting is finished remove the disc from the work piece To turn the tool off release the on off trigger switch The lock off button 8 will re engage 6 The tool will stop Please note that the disc continues to spin for a few seconds even though the switch is turned off Keep hands well away from the moving disc Do not plac...

Page 11: ... rather than applying pressure The weight of the tool alone provides sufficient pressure 4 After completing the application turn the sander off To turn the tool off let go of the on off trigger switch 7 The lock off button 8 will re engage The tool will stop Please note that the disc continues to spin for a few seconds even though the switch is turned off Keep hands well away from the moving disc ...

Page 12: ...c and tool are in good condition Plug the cordset into the mains socket 2 To start the tool depress the lock off button 8 and squeeze the on off trigger switch 7 Note Once the tool has started there is no need to maintain pressure on the lock off button 3 Do not overload the tool so that the disc slows down Let the tool do the work rather than applying pressure The weight of the tool alone provide...

Page 13: ...aring all the safety gear and that you face the polisher away from you Maintenance All the bearings are sealed ball bearings lubricated for life and require no maintenance Power cord maintenance If the supply cord needs replacing the task must be carried out by the manufacturer the manufacturer s agent or an authorised service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard Cleaning 1 Keep the tool s air...

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Page 16: ...ew Zealand 7am 7pm 7days a week AEST Please note that if repair or replacement is required you must provide a valid original purchase receipt You will need the following details at hand to log your service request Personal details First Last name address pick up address contact phone numbers email address Product details Product number date of purchase retailer bought from State postcode receipt n...

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