Global Machinery Company 1050W User Manual

PRTABLE

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1050W

Powered Router Table

• Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai

• Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris

Contents

Description of symbols

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.

Double insulated
for additional protection.

Conforms to relevant standards for
electromagnetic compatibility.

Specifications

Nominal voltage: 230–240Vac ~ 50Hz
Power: 1050W
No load speed: 8000-30000 RPM
Collet capacity: 1/2” (12.7mm) and 1/4” (6.35mm)
Cutting depth: 36mm
Spindle lock: Yes
Insulation: Double insulated

Variable Speed Settings

Dial Indication Speed (RPM)

1 8000
2 14000
3 19500
4 24500
5 27500
6 30000

Note. These speeds are approximate values (within 20%)

and are for reference purposes only.

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If you require any help with your product, whether it
is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information,
please phone our Help Line for an immediate response.
Phone [phone] in Australia or 0800 445 721 in
New Zealand.

Introduction

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.

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 will make

our 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.

General safety instructions

The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any
use other than those mentioned in this Manual will be
considered a case of misuse. The user and not the
manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such cases of misuse.

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 manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes
made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such
changes.

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.

1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. Cluttered work

areas and benches invite accidents and injury.

2. Consider the environment in which you are working.

Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep
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.

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 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.

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.

7. Dress correctly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

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 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 charger from the power point. Keep the
cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

10. Secure the work piece. Use clamps or a vice to hold

the work piece. 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.

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
extension cords periodically and replace them if
damaged. Keep tool handles dry, clean and free from
oil and grease.

13. Disconnect idle tools. Switch off the power and

disconnect the plug from the power point before
servicing, when changing accessories such as blades,
bits and cutters, 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.

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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.

16. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common

sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are
tired.

17. 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.

18. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact

with grounded objects such as water pipes, radiators,
cookers and refrigerator enclosures.

19. Use only approved parts. When servicing, use only

identical replacement parts. Use an authorised service
facility to fit replacement parts.

20. Warning. The use of any accessory or attachment

other than those recommended in this instruction
manual may present a risk of personal injury.

21. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person. This

electric tool is in accordance with the relevant safety
requirements. Repair should only be carried out by
qualified persons using original spare parts, otherwise
this may result in considerable danger to the user.

Additional safety rules for powered router
tables

• Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out

any adjustment, servicing or maintenance

• Use your powered router table on a level and flat stable

surface or firmly clamp or bolt your powered router
table to a workbench. Place the powered router table at
around hip height for maximum convenience and safety

• Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential

overheating

• When an extension cable is required, you must ensure it

has the right ampere rating for the powered router table
and it is in a safe electrical condition.

• Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as your

tool rating plate voltage.

• Your tool is double insulated for additional protection

against a possible electrical insulation failure within the
tool.

• Always use the feather boards to help support the work

piece and to guard against kick back.

• Ensure that the lighting is adequate. Keep the area free

of tripping hazards.

• Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this tool.

• After long working periods external metal parts and

accessories could be hot.

• Handle router bits with care, they can be extremely

sharp.

• Check the bit carefully for signs of damage or cracks

before use. Replace damaged or cracked bits
immediately.

• Always use both hands and make sure that you have a

firm grip on the work piece before proceeding with any
work.

• Keep your hands away from the rotating bit

• Make sure that the bit is not in contact with the work

when you switch the machine on.

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