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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). 

Introduction 

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Environmental protection 

3

Description of symbols 

3

Specifications 

3

General safety instructions 

4

Additional safety rules for tile cutting saws 

5

Additional safety rules when  

using water cooling system 

6

Testing your safety switch 

6

Position of tile saw 

7

Accessories 

7

Required tools 

7

Unpacking 

7

Know your product 

8

Transportation information 

9

Blade guard 

9

Turning on and off 

9

Filling the water compartment 

9

Operation 

10

Maintenance 

11

Cleaning 

12

General inspection 

12

Repairs 

12

Power cord and RCD maintenance 

12

Troubleshooting 

13

Summary of Contents for WTS550

Page 1: ...1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code WTS550 Date 080320 Edition 05 Op DJ 550W SLIDING TILECUTTINGSAW WTS550 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...er 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 ...

Page 3: ...en 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 to heed the Cautions and Warnings Your GMC power tool has many feat...

Page 4: ...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 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 8 Use safety accessories Safety glasses and ear...

Page 5: ...icing when changing cutting wheels and cleaning Use tool only with smooth edge cutting wheels free of openings and grooves Replace damaged cutting wheel before operating Do not fill water compartment above water fill line Ensure that the directional arrow marked on the blade corresponds with the rotational direction of the motor With the machine disconnected from the power supply rotate the blade ...

Page 6: ...the internal components Testing your safety switch IMPORTANT Ensure the RCD is tested upon every use It is essential that the safety switch is tested to ensure it is functioning correctly We strongly recommend that this procedure is conducted without fail before every use 1 Plug your RCD device into a fixed 230 240Vac 50Hz power wall socket outlet and switch on WARNING The RCD device should be con...

Page 7: ...RSELF Accessories The GMC WTS550 tile cutting saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard 2 x Mitre blocks Bevel plate Socket spanner x1 Face spanner x1 200mm Diamond Blade Fitted 2 x Tile clamps Support arms and fixing screws Instruction manual Required tools A philips head screw driver is required to assemble the support arms Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques it i...

Page 8: ...arize yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements 1 Sliding table 2 ON OFF switch 3 Blade guard 4 Support arms 5 Water tank 6 Transport peg 7 Work piece clamps 8 Mitre blocks 9 Bevel plate 10 Blade spanners 3 7 10 1 4 2 6 8 5 9 ...

Page 9: ...the ON button 2 To switch the unit OFF press the Red STOP flap Filling the water compartment 1 The water compartment 5 is incorporated into the main housing 2 The water helps to cool the cutting disc and also limits the amount of dust produced during the cutting process 3 Fill the water compartment with water The maximum water level is automatically controlled by the drainage hole in the housing W...

Page 10: ...able and undo the clamps and remove the cut workpiece Note Do not force the tile into the blade too quickly or with excessive force allow the blade to do the work Making a mitre cut 1 Make sure the unit is switched OFF whilst setting up a mitre cut 2 Pull back the table so the mitre cut can be lined up with the blade 3 Secure the mitre blocks to rear face of the sliding table 4 Screw down the clam...

Page 11: ...e work piece 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 When you have finished cutting your tiles always disconnect the power empty the water and fully clean and dry the machine Installing a blade DANGER Never try to use a blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw It wil...

Page 12: ...un the saw without loading it to ensure the blade runs true and there are no extraneous noises 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 pl...

Page 13: ...ng or undersized Use extension cord heavy enough to carry the current Tool is overheating Turn off the tool and let it cool down to room temperature Inspect and clean the ventilation slots Poor cutting Accessory blunted Replace with new circular saw blade No water on blade tile cutting only Ensure water cooling on off lever is in the on position Vibration or abnormal noise Loose parts Check to see...

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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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