GMC TTS5000M, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...1 1400W TILE AND TRIM CIRCULAR SAW TTS5000M INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code TTS5000M Date 070206 Edition 13 Op DCR ...

Page 2: ...s 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 ver...

Page 3: ... GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations It has been manufactured 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 t...

Page 4: ...d 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 al...

Page 5: ...nt from those intended could result in a hazardous situation 5 Service 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 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 laser...

Page 6: ...gs 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 Only use wet cutting discs for tile cutting operations Dry cutting discs are unsuitable for this saw and may distort or break gi...

Page 7: ...rformed 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 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 Testing your safety switch IMPORTANT Ensure the RCD is tested upon every use ...

Page 8: ... 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 Do not use dull or damaged blades Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction blade binding and kickback Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before...

Page 9: ... Hex Key for Blade Bolt Dust Extraction Adaptor for Timber Cutting Carry Case 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 Assembly The GMC Til...

Page 10: ...pth locking lever 14 Depth of cut indicator 15 Spindle lock button 16 Disc Blade 17 Hex key for blade bolt 18 Blade bolt 19a 90 Blade guide notch 19b 45 Blade guide notch 20 Upper blade guard 21 Water system port plug 22 Retractable lower blade guard 23 Blade guard lever 24 Water inlet tube 25 Water cock 26 Water distribution tube 27 Parallel fence slots 28 Water tube plug 29 Residual Current Devi...

Page 11: ...ng blade should only be used for sawing timber and timber products It must not be used for tile cutting Fig D 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 Note Neither the tile disc blade nor the water cooling system should be u...

Page 12: ...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 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 in stretchi...

Page 13: ...ing on and off 1 Connect the plug to the power supply 2 To switch on the saw use your 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 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 CAUTI...

Page 14: ...gh cuts and could shorten the life of the saw or cause kickback Allow the blade and the saw to do the work 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 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 ...

Page 15: ...quired width and secure it in position with the parallel fence locking knob 10 4 Ensure that the parallel fence rests against the tile along its entire length to give a consistent parallel cut Fig b Fitting the dust extraction adaptor IMPORTANT Always remove the water cooling system before cutting timber IMPORTANT Always remove and clean the port of debris after use 1 Remove the water system port ...

Page 16: ...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 Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace Burned out switch Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace Faulty motor Us...

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Page 20: ...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...