Global Machinery Company LS1620 User Manual

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200W

VARIABLE SPEED
SCROLL SAW
WITH REDEYE

®

LS1620
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Code: LS1620

Date:

060906 Edition: 05 Op: BR

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Contents

Introduction 3
Environmental protection 3
Description of symbols 3
Specifications 3
Safety rules for laser lights 4
General safety instructions 4
Additional safety rules for scroll saws 5
Accessories 6
Unpacking 6
Assembly 6
Know your product 7
Mounting the saw to a workbench 8
Blades 8
Selecting the correct blade 8
Removing blades 8
Installing blades 9
Setting the table for horizontal or bevel cutting 9
Aligning the degree scale pointer 9
Turning on and off 10
Sawdust blower 10
LED light 10
Adjusting the laser line 10
Adjusting the speed 11
Selecting the correct speed 11
Scroll saw operation 11
Using the REDEYE

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laser line generator 12
Maintenance 12
Oiling the arm bearings 12
Cleaning 12
General inspection 13
Repairs 13

Warranty Powertools

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.

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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
powertool 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).

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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.

Conforms to relevant standards
for electromagnetic compatibility.

Specifications

Nominal voltage: 230–240Vac ~ 50Hz

Power: 200W

Speed: 400–1600 SPM

Depth of cut: 50mm

Stroke length: 20mm

Blade length: 127mm

Blade change: Tool-free

Bevel angle: 0° to 45° left and right

Throat depth: 405mm

Laser class: II

Laser wavelength: 650nm

Laser output power: ≤1mW

Dear Customer

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
your 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

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WARNINGS

It may be more difficult to see the laser line in conditions
of bright sunshine and on certain surfaces.

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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 lasers do not normally present an
optical hazard, although staring at the beam may cause
flash blindness.

WARNING. Do not stare directly at the laser beam.

A hazard may exist if you deliberately stare into the beam,
please observe all safety rules as follows;

• The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Never aim the beam at any person or an object other

than the work piece.

LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION

Do not stare into beam.

Only turn laser beam on when tool

is on work piece. Class 2 laser product

• The laser beam shall not be deliberately aimed at

personnel and shall be prevented from being directed
towards the eye of a person for longer than 0.25s.

• Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy work

piece without reflective surfaces. i.e. wood or rough
coated surfaces are acceptable. Bright shiny reflective
sheet steel or the like is not suitable for laser use as
the reflective surface could direct the beam back at the
operator.

• Do not change the laser light assembly with a different

type. Repairs must only be carried out by the laser
manufacturer or an authorised agent.

CAUTION. Use of controls or adjustments or performance

of procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.

Please refer to the relevant Australian standards, AS 2397
and AS/NZS2211 for more information on Lasers.

General safety instructions

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.

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.

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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 earmuffs

should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also
required if the sanding operation creates dust.

9. Do not abuse the power cord. Never pull the cord to

disconnect the tool 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 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.

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. Use outdoor rated extension cords. When a tool

is used outdoors, use only extension cords that are
intended for outdoor use and are so marked.

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

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

18. 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.

19. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact

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

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

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

Additional safety rules for scroll saws

• Do not alter or misuse the tool. These tools are precision

built. Any alteration or modification not specified is misuse
and may result in dangerous conditions.

• For your own safety, do not operate your scroll saw until

it is completely assembled and installed according to the
instructions and until you have read and understood all of
the instructions.

• Your scroll saw must be bolted securely to a stand or

work bench. In addition, if there is any tendency for the
scroll saw to tip over or move during certain operations,
such as cutting long, heavy boards, bolt your scroll saw
stand or workbench to the floor.

• This scroll saw is intended for indoor use only.

• To avoid being pulled into the blade, do not wear loose

fitting gloves, loose clothing, neck ties or jewellery. Tie
back long hair and roll long sleeves above elbows.