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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
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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.
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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
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 1300 880 001 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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• 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.
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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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• Support the work properly.
• Never reach over the blade to remove waste or off cuts.
• Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before first
switching off the machine.
• Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece of wood. Let
the blade come to rest naturally.
• If you are interrupted when operating the saw,
complete the process and switch off before looking up.
• Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fixings
are properly tightened.
• Do not store materials or equipment above a machine
in such a way that they could fall into it.
• Ensure that your work is always on the table. Never
make a cut with the work off the table.
• Wear goggles
• Wear hearing protection
• Wear a breathing mask
Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is
missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the
tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has
been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
Accessories
The GMC Laser Band Saw is supplied with the following
accessories:
• Work table
• 1400mm x 6.35mm x 0.35mm band saw blade
– 6TPI (a).
• Rip fence (b).
• 3 x 16mm x M6 screws with matching washers
and nuts (c).
• 2 x 20mm x M6 screws with matching thumb nuts and
U shape bracket (d).
• 3mm Allen key & 4mm Allen key (e).
• Open ended spanner – 13mm x 10mm (f).
• 2 x AA batteries
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a. b.
c. d.
e. f.
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Know your product
1. Saw blade
2. Upper housing locking screw
3. Lower housing locking screw
4. Upper housing door
5. Lower housing door
6. Laser assembly
7. Laser on/off switch
8. Blade tension knob
9. On/Off switch
10. Work table trunnion
11. Work table
12. Table insert
13. Rip fence
14. Rip fence locking handle
15. Upper blade guide
16. Blade guide setting knob
17. Blade guide locking knob
18. Blade tracking adjustment knob
19. Blade tracking locking nut
20. Table locking knob
21. Table setting lever
22. Bevel adjustment scale
23. Dust extraction port
24. Table tilt adjustable screw stop
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Mounting
1. It is best to attach the band saw to a firm, stable surface
at a convenient working height. A workbench is ideal.
2. Drill four holes in the workbench to match the four
holes in the base of the saw.
3. Attach the band saw to the work bench using 8mm
bolts (inserted from the top), lock washers and nuts.
Assembly
The band saw is shipped partly disassembled and the work
table (11) and rip fence (13) have to be installed prior to
use.
1. Place the work table on the table trunnion (10) by
threading the saw blade through the slot in the table.
2. Align the work table so that the blade runs through the
centre of the table insert’s slot (12).
3. Fasten the work table to the table trunnion using the
three screws, three plain washers and three nuts.
Caution: Make sure the screws are tightened securely to
ensure they do not loosen in use.
4. Attach the U shape under the work table using the two
screws and two thumb nuts.
5. Attach the rip fence to the
table and secure it by
pushing down the rip fence
locking handle (14).
It may be necessary to
rotate the lever anticlockwise to be able to
slide the rip fence over the
table and then clockwise
before locking the lever
over, so that the rip fence is fully tightened in place.
Upper blade guide adjustment
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the power supply before making any
adjustments.
1. The upper blade guide
(15) protects against
unintentional contact with
the saw blade.
2. In order for the upper blade
guide to provide adequate
protection against contact
with the band saw blade, it
must always be set as close
as possible against the
workpiece (maximum distance 3mm).
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3. To adjust the height of the
upper blade guide loosen
the blade guide locking
knob (17) and then adjust
the height using the blade
guide setting knob (16).
4. Tighten the blade guide
locking knob (17) to
secure the upper blade
guide in place.
5. The upper blade guide
consists of a thrust bearing
that supports the band
saw blade from the rear
and two guide pins that
provide lateral support,
these need to be
readjusted after every band
saw blade change or
tracking adjustment.
Thrust bearing adjustment
6. To adjust the thrust
bearing loosen the thrust
bearing locking screw using
the Allen key supplied.
7. Adjust the thrust bearing
position until it is 0.5mm
away from the band saw
blade. When the band saw
blade is turned by hand it
should not make contact
with the thrust bearing.
8. Tighten the thrust bearing locking screw.
Upper guide pin adjustment
9. To adjust the guide pins
loosen the 2 screws that
hold the guide pins in
place using the Allen key
supplied.
10. Press the guide pins
together against the band
saw blade.
11. Turn the band saw wheel by hand in a clockwise
direction several times to bring the guide pins into
the correct position. Both guide pins should just
touch the saw blade.
12. Tighten the guide pin locking screws.
Caution: Ensure the blade is not pinched by rotating the
band saw wheel one or two times by hand.
Lower blade guide adjustment
WARNING. Always ensure
that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the
power supply before making
any adjustments.
1. The lower blade guide is
located beneath the work
table and protects against
unintentional contact with
the saw blade.
2. The lower blade guide must always be in place and
cover the band saw blade while the band saw is
running.
Lower Blade Guide Adjustments
3. The lower blade guide adjustments consists of a thrust
bearing that supports the band saw blade from the
rear and two guide pins that provide lateral support,
these need to be readjusted after every band saw blade
change or tracking adjustment.
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4. The work table needs to be
tilted 45° or removed
before the thrust bearing
locking screw and guide
pins can be adjusted.
Thrust bearing adjustment
5. To adjust the thrust
bearing loosen the thrust
bearing locking screw using the Allen key supplied. It is
easier to access the thrust bearing screw if the work
table trunnion is placed on a 45° angle.
6. Adjust the thrust bearing position until it is 0.5mm
away from the band saw blade. When the band saw
blade is turned by hand it
should not make contact
with the thrust bearing.
7. Tighten the thrust bearing
locking screw.
Lower guide pin adjustment
8. With the table trunnion
level adjust the guide pins
by loosening the 2 screws
that hold the guide pins in
place using the Allen key supplied. The lower housing
door needs to be opened to access the screws.
9. Press the guide pins together against the band saw
blade.
Note: The right guide pin is accessed through the slot in
the lower housing.
10. Turn the band saw wheel by hand in a clockwise
direction several times to bring the guide pins into
the correct position. Both guide pins should just
touch the saw blade.
11. Tighten the guide pin locking screws.
12. Attach the work table once all adjustments have been
made.
Caution: Ensure the blade is not pinched by rotating the
band saw wheel one or two times by hand.
Housing doors
WARNING. Always ensure
that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the
power supply before making
any adjustments.
1. The upper housing door
(4) and lower housing
door (5) protect against
contact with the rotating
parts inside the machine.
2. Both housing doors must
be closed and locked, while the machine is in use.
3. To open the upper housing door (4) rotate the upper
housing locking screw (2) to the left and then open
the door.
4. To open the lower housing door (5) rotate the lower
housing locking screw (3) to the left and then open
the door.
Adjusting the rip fence
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the power supply before making any
adjustments.
The rip fence allows you to make parallel cuts in a sheet
of wood, all at the same width.
1. Adjust the rip fence (13) to the required width and
secure it in position using
the rip fence locking
handle (14).
2. The rip fence can be
positioned on both sides
of the blade
3. Ensure that the fence rests
against the wood along its
entire length to give a
consistent parallel cut.
It may be necessary to rotate the lever anti-clockwise
to be able to slide the rip fence over the table and
then clockwise before locking the lever over, so that the
rip fence is fully tightened in place.
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Adjusting the bevel angle
WARNING. Always ensure
that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the
power supply before making
any adjustments.
The bevel adjustment allows
material to be cut at an
angle from 0° to 45°.
1. Loosen the table locking
knob (20).
2. Loosen the table setting
lever (21). The lever works
on a cam allowing you to
pull it towards you and
back into the original
starting position if you run
out of room.
3. A bevel adjustment scale
(22) is located under the
table to assist in setting
the table to the desired
angle between 0° and 45°
4. Tighten the table setting
lever (21) and the table
locking knob (20) to
secure the table in place.
5. When greater precision is
required, make a practice
cut first on a scrap piece
of similar wood and then
adjust the table as
necessary for your
requirements.
Adjusting the saw blade tension
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the power supply before making any
adjustments.
The saw blade tension can be adjusted using the blade
tension knob (8).
1. To increase the blade
tension turn the blade
tension knob (8) in a
clockwise direction.
2. To reduce the blade
tension turn the blade
tension knob (8) in an
anti-clockwise direction.
3. Fully raise the upper blade
guide (15).
4. Check the tension by pushing the side of the blade with
your finger halfway between the table and upper blade
guide. The blade should flex no more than 2-3 mm.
5. Correct the tension if necessary.
Adjusting the blade tracking
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the power supply before making any
adjustments.
The blade tracking adjustment knob (18) is used to
adjust the upper band saw wheel to have the blade run
dead centre on the rubber tyres of the band saw wheels
1. Loosen the blade tracking
locking nut (19)
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2. While rotating the
bandsaw wheel by hand,
turn the blade tracking
adjustment knob (18) in a
clockwise direction if the
band saw blade runs
towards the front of the
saw.
3. Turn the blade tracking
adjustment knob (18) in
an anti-clockwise direction
if the band saw blade runs
towards the rear of the
saw.
4. Tighten the blade tracking
locking nut (19).
Note: Rotate the bandsaw
wheel by hand to check the
blade is correctly aligned
before closing and locking the
housing doors and running
the bandsaw.
Setting the table
square with the blade
WARNING. Always ensure
that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the
power supply before making
any adjustments.
1. Fully raise the upper blade
guide (15).
2. Check that the band saw
tension is correct.
3. Loosen the table locking
knob (20) and table
setting lever (21).
4. Using a square, adjust the
work table at a right angle
to the blade.
5. Tighten the table locking knob (20) and table setting
lever (21).
6. Loosen the locking nut located beneath the work table
and adjust the table tilt adjustable screw stop (24)
until it touches the work table.
7. Tighten the locking nut.
Note: Check the blade is 90° to the table by cutting a
scrap piece of wood and checking it is square.
Dust collector connection
1. Connect dust extraction equipment to the 60mm
diameter dust extraction port.
2. The dust extraction equipment must provide for an
airflow of at least 20 m/s.
CAUTION. Wood dust and
chips in a confined area can
give rise to fire or an
explosion. Guard against
possible ignition sources.
Keep the saw dust to a
minimum by cleaning up
after every use.
Turning on and off
1. Connect the plug to the power supply
2. To turn on press the green 'ON' button.
3. To switch off, press the red 'OFF' button.
4. Unplug the tool from the power point to prevent
unauthorised use.
NOTE. The saw is automatically turned off in the event of
a power failure. You will need to press the 'ON' button
again to restart the saw.
Installing and removing band saw blades
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the power supply before making any
adjustments.
This saw is supplied with a general purpose
woodcutting blade.
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1. Remove the rip fence (13)
from the table.
2. Remove the U shape from
under the work table by
removing the two screws
and two thumb nuts.
3. Open both housing doors.
4. Swing the lower blade
guide out of the way.
5. Loosen the blade tension
knob to slacken the blade.
6. Remove the blade by
guiding it through the slot
in the work table, the
upper blade guide and the
blade cover on the saw
housing.
7. Fit the new saw blade
ensuring that the teeth are
pointing towards the front
of the saw where the
doors are.
8. Lightly tension the new
blade by rotating the blade
tension knob.
9. Centre the band saw blade
on the rubber tyres of the
band saw wheels.
10. Turn the upper wheel by hand to ensure the blade is
running in the centre of the rubber-lined wheels.
11. If required, adjust the saw blade tracking.
12. Once the tracking is correct, tighten the blade tension
knob. Adjust the thrust bearing and guide pins as
described earlier.
13. Close both housing doors.
14. Swing the lower blade guide back into position.
15. Attach the U shape under the work table using the
two screws and two thumb nuts.
16. Attach the rip fence to the table and secure it by
pushing down the rip fence locking handle.
Operation
1. Adjust the bevel angle, rip fence and upper blade guide
as required.
2. Ensure that the table insert is in place and flush with
the table.
3. To start the saw, press the green 'ON' button.
4. To begin the cut guide the wood into the moving saw
blade.
5. Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting. Do
not force the cutting, allow the blade and the saw to
do the work.
6. When cutting at an angle ensure that the rip fence is
located on the right hand side of the blade.
7. When cutting rod, use a jig or fixture to prevent the
workpiece from turning.
8. When cutting boards vertically, use a suitable push
block to feed the workpiece into the saw.
9. Once finished turn off the tool by pressing the red 'OFF'
button and unplug the tool from the power point to
prevent unauthorised use.
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Using the REDEYE laser line generator
WARNINGS. Do not stare directly at the laser beam. Never
aim the beam at any person or an object other than the
work piece.
Do not deliberately aim the beam at personnel and ensure
that it is not directed towards the eye of a person.
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.
Only turn the laser beam on when the work piece is on
the tool.
1. Mark the line of cut on the work piece.
2. Adjust the bevel angle, rip fence and upper blade guide
as required.
3. Switch on the laser beam
using the laser light on/off
switch (7).
4. Align the laser beam with
the line on the work piece.
5. The laser beam can be
aligned to be parallel with
the line on the work piece
by adjusting the laser line.
6. To start the saw, press the
green 'ON' button.
7. To begin the cut guide the
wood into the moving saw
blade.
8. Use only enough pressure
to keep the saw cutting.
Do not force the cutting,
allow the blade and the
saw to do the work.
9. When cutting at an angle ensure that the rip fence is
located on the right hand side of the blade.
10. When cutting rod, use a jig or fixture to prevent the
workpiece from turning.
11. When cutting boards vertically, use a suitable push
block to feed the workpiece into the saw.
12. Once finished turn off the laser light, turn off the tool
by pressing the red 'OFF' button and unplug the tool
from the power point to prevent unauthorised use.
Changing the batteries
1. Open the battery cover that
is part of the laser light
on/off switch.
2. Insert 2 x AA batteries
taking care to insert the
new batteries with the
correct polarity.
WARNINGS. Use only
correct batteries, 2 x “AA”.
DO NOT mix old and new
batteries
DO NOT mix alkaline,
standard (carbon-zinc)
or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.
CAUTION. Remove the laser
light batteries when the tool
is to be stored without use for
a few days or more. If left in
position, the batteries might leak and damage the laser
light assembly. Damage due to leaking batteries is not
covered under warranty.
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Maintenance
Note. Always wear eye protection when cleaning the tool.
WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the power supply before carrying out
any maintenance or 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 brush or a rag.
3. Open the housing doors and remove chips and saw
dust with a brush or vacuum cleaner.
4. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.
5. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
Caution. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic
parts of the saw. A mild detergent on a damp cloth is
recommended. Water must never come into contact with
the saw.
Power cord maintenance
If the supply cord needs replacing, the task must be carried
out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's agent, or an
authorised service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard.
General inspection
Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight.
They may vibrate loose over time.
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual
before using this product.
Before returning this product for a
Warranty Claim or any other reason
Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia)
or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand)
When you make your call, please have
the following information at hand:
• GMC Product Type • GMC Product Code
A GMC Service Engineer will take your call and, in
most cases, will be able to solve your problem over
the phone.
You are welcome to use this phone-in service to
make suggestions or give comments about any
GMC product.
With continuing product development changes may
have occurred which render the product received
slightly different to that shown in this instruction
manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to
change specifications without notice. Note:
Specifications may differ from country to country.
The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to
7pm, 7 days a week (EST). This allows you
to contact GMC directly with any queries and
technical questions you have regarding
our products.
45–55 South Centre Road
Melbourne Airport
Victoria, Australia 3045
Tel: (03) 8346 1100 Fax: (03) 8346 1200
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