Global Machinery Company LS236LS User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

• Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai

• Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris

2300W 235mm (9-1/4”)
Circular Saw

with Laser Line Generator*

LS236LS

040 42 1 ED 12 P R

Contents

Full 2 Years Commercial and
Trade Use Warranty

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
commercial and trade 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 replaced free of charge with another
of the same item. A small freight charge may apply.

The warranty replacement unit is only made available by
returning the tool to the place of purchase with a
confirmed register receipt. 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 or alterations.

It 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

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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, and those
that are not.

Warranty 2
Introduction 3
Environmental protection 3
Description of symbols 3
Specifications 3
General safety rules 4
Additional safety rules for laser lights 5
Additional safety rules for circular saws 6
Know your product 8
Accessories 9
Unpacking 9
Assembly 9
Overview 9
Adjusting the cutting depth 9
Adjusting the bevel angle 10
Adjusting the bevel setting 10
Adjusting the angle pointer 11
Switching on and off 11
Making a cut 11
Using the parallel fence guide 12
Dust extraction 12
Using the REDEYE® system 12
Changing the blade 13
Maintenance 14
General inspection 14
Repairs 14

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

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Caution. Carefully read through this entire Instruction

Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings

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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

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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.

WARNING.

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

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

Voltage: 230–240V ~ 50 Hz
Input power: 2300W
No load speed: 4500min
Blade diameter: Ø235mm
Blade teeth: 20 TCT
Blade kerf: 2.5mm
Blade arbour: 25mm
Bevel capacity: 0 to 45°
Depth of cut at 90°: 87mm
Depth of cut at 45°: 56mm
Insulation: Double insulated

WARNINGS.

1. Never use a blade thinner than 1.2mm or thicker than

2.5mm

2. Do not use High Speed Steel (HSS) blades.

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General safety rules

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term
“power tool” in all of the warnings below refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.

Save these instructions
Work area

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark

areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,

such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

outdoor extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.

Personal safety

• 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, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Safety equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the

off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the switch or plugging in power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the

tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

all times. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities ensure that these are
connected and properly used. Use of these devices can
reduce dust-related hazards.

Power tool use and care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

tool for your application. The correct power tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn

it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

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• Disconnect the plug from the power source before

LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION

Do not stare into beam.

Only turn laser beam on when tool

is on work piece. Class 2 laser product

making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in

accordance with these instructions and in the manner
intended for the particular type of power tool, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from intended could result in a hazardous
situation.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

personnel 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 400nm –
700nm 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.

• 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.

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