GMC LS211, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... Melbourne Perth Auckland Hong Kong Shanghai Taipei New York Verona London Paris INSTRUCTION MANUAL LS211 050408 ED6 PR 210mm 8 1 4 Compound Mitre Saw with Laser Line Generator ...

Page 2: ...t also does not cover any bonus accessories unless the tool is a GMC Platinum Professional model Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place Conditions apply to the above warranty If you need direction of what constitutes a free of charge warranty claim please review the guide given on the rear of the Receipt Holder An indication is given as to the types of claim that are permissible...

Page 3: ...nt 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 3 WARNING It may be more difficult to see the laser line in conditions of bright sunshine and on certain surfaces Description...

Page 4: ...nd 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...

Page 5: ...e power tools to rain Do not use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases 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 4 Store tools safely When not in use tools should be locked up out of re...

Page 6: ...e an authorised service facility to fit replacement parts WARNING The use of an accessory or attachment other than those recommended in this Instruction Manual may present a risk of personal injury 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...

Page 7: ...ing properly freely rotating and returning to fully cover the teeth of the blade 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 ...

Page 8: ...8 Accessories The GMC LS211 Compound Mitre Saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard Saw blade fiited 6mm Hex Key Instruction manual Receipt holder ...

Page 9: ...vel scale 9 45 Bevel adjustment screw 10 0 Bevel adjustment screw 11 Fence 12 Mitre table 13 Mitre scale 14 Table insert kerf plate 15 Mitre lock 16 Switch trigger 17 Release latch 18 Spindle lock button 19 Blade bolt cover 20 6mm Hex key 21 Dust extraction port 22 Dust extraction port cover 23 Side support bar location holes 2 sets 24 Laser light assembly 25 Laser light on off switch 9 7 8 2 1 25...

Page 10: ... Use the operating handle 3 Transportation Lift the mitre saw only when the saw arm is locked in the down position the saw is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point Only lift the saw by the operating handle 3 or outer castings Do not lift the saw using the guards Bench mounting The saw base has holes in each corner to facilitate bench mounting fig B 1 Place the saw on a level ho...

Page 11: ...utton The spindle lock button 18 prevents the blade in the saw from rotating fig F Depress and hold the spindle lock button while installing changing or removing the blade Rotating lower blade guard The rotating lower blade guard 5 provides protection from both sides of the blade fig G It retracts over the upper blade guard 4 as the saw is lowered into the workpiece Turning on and off 1 To turn th...

Page 12: ...g L 13 Loosen the Phillips head screw holding the pointer of the bevel scale 8 and adjust the position of the pointer so that it accurately indicates zero on the scale Retighten the screw fig M 14 Retighten the bevel lock 7 and the lock nut securing the 0 bevel adjustment screw 10 Note The above procedure can also be used to check the angle of the saw blade to the table at 45º bevel angle The 45 b...

Page 13: ...e the saw arm 1 3 Raise the saw arm 1 to its highest position 4 Using a Phillips head screwdriver loosen and remove the Phillips head screw that secures the guard retraction arm 6 to the rotating blade guard 5 fig Q 5 Using a Phillips head screwdriver loosen the Phillips head screw that secures the blade bolt cover 19 fig R 6 Pull the rotating blade guard 5 down then swing it up together with the ...

Page 14: ... full height 2 Loosen the mitre locks 15 3 Rotate the mitre table 12 until the pointer aligns with the desired angle 4 Retighten the mitre locks 15 fig Y WARNING Be sure to tighten the mitre locks before making a cut Failure to do so could result in the table moving during the cut and cause serious personal injury 5 Place the workpiece flat on the table with one edge securely against the fence 11 ...

Page 15: ...tre angle and a bevel angle at the same time 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 fig a 1 Pull on the release knob 2 and lift the saw arm to its full height 2 Loosen the mitre locks 15 3 Rotate the mitre table 12 until the pointer aligns with th...

Page 16: ...ptable Bright shiny reflective surfaces are not suitable for laser use as the reflective surface could direct the beam back at the operator Always remember to switch off the laser on off switch 25 after finishing a job Only turn the laser beam on when the workpiece is on the mitre saw table 1 Mark the line of the cut on the workpiece 2 Adjust the angle of mitre and bevel of the cut as required 3 S...

Page 17: ...ce centre in order to avoid a safety hazard 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 soft brush or 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 saw A mild detergent on a damp c...

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Page 20: ...ce to make suggestions or give comments about any GMC product With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to 7pm 7 day...