Global Machinery Company LS8B User Manual

REDEYE

®

LS8B

030710 MW ED7

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

250W 200mm Band Saw
with Laser Line Generator

• Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai

• Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris

Contents

Warranty 2
Introduction 3
Description of symbols 3
Specifications 3
Safety rules for laser lights 3
Safety instructions 4
Additional safety rules for band saws 5
Unpacking 6
Accessories 6
Know your product 7
Assembly 8
Upper blade guide adjustment 8
Lower blade guide adjustment 9
Housing doors 10
Adjusting the rip fence 10
Adjusting the bevel angle 11
Adjusting the saw blade tension 11
Adjusting the blade tracking 11
Setting the table square with the blade 12
Dust collector connection 12
Turning on and off 12
Installing and removing band saw blades 12
Operation 13
Using the REDEYE® system 13
Changing the batteries 14
Maintenance 14
General inspection 14
Repairs 14

Full 2 Years Home 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 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 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,
alterations or commercial or business use.

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.
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.

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
Input power: 250W
No load speed: 1400 RPM
Table size: 300mm x 300mm
Throat length: 200mm
Bevel angle: 0° to 45°
Cutting capacity: 80mm
Saw blade length: 1400mm
Saw blade width*: 3–12.7mm
Teeth per inch: 6 TPI

* Supplied with a 1400 x 0.35 x 6.35mm general purpose blade

Safety rules for laser lights

The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE®
system is Class 1 with maximum 0.39mW 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.

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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.

• 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.

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.

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LASER LIGHT

LASER RADIATION

Do not stare into beam.
Only turn laser beam on

when tool is on work piece.

Class 1 laser product.

8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs

should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also
required if the 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. Do not overreach. Keep your footing secure and

balanced at all times.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check to see

that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
the tool before switching on.

14. 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.

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

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

16. 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.

17. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact

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

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

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

29. Warning. The use of any accessory or attachment

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

20. 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 band saws

• Ensure that the lighting is adequate.

• Keep the area free of tripping hazards.

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

• Always stand to one side when operating the saw.

• Never use a cracked or distorted saw blade. Only use

sharp blades.

• When cutting round wood, use clamps that prevent the

work piece from turning on the table.

• Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips or waste

close by the saw blade.

• Use only blades as recommended.

• Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be

left around the work area.

• Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the workpiece and remove

all nails and other foreign objects before beginning
sawing.

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