Global Machinery Company WTS550 User Manual
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Code: WTS550
Date: 080320 Edition: 05 Op: DJ
550W
SLIDING
TILE CUTTING SAW
WTS550
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Contents
Warranty Power Tools
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.
A
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
power tool 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).
Introduction 3
Environmental protection 3
Description of symbols 3
Specifications 3
General safety instructions 4
Additional safety rules for tile cutting saws 5
Additional safety rules when
using water cooling system 6
Testing your safety switch 6
Position of tile saw 7
Accessories 7
Required tools 7
Unpacking 7
Know your product 8
Transportation information 9
Blade guard 9
Turning on and off 9
Filling the water compartment 9
Operation 10
Maintenance 11
Cleaning 12
General inspection 12
Repairs 12
Power cord and RCD maintenance 12
Troubleshooting 13
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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 – 240 Vac ~ 50Hz
Power: 550W
Speed: 2950min
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Blade size: 200mm Diamond blade
Bore size: 25.4mm
Bevel capacity: 45°
Maximum cutting depth at 90°: 30mm
Table Size: 430mm x 480mm
Maximum cut length: 600mm
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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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.
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.
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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 tile cutting saws
Always connect the machine to a correctly earthed
power supply.
SAFETY SWITCH. The unit is fitted with a 30 mA residual
current circuit breaker (RCD) for extra protection against
electric shock.
• For your own safety read instruction manual before
operating saw
• Wear eye protection.
• Use top blade guard for every operation for which it can
be used.
• Disconnect saw before servicing, when changing cutting
wheels, and cleaning.
• Use tool only with smooth edge cutting wheels free of
openings and grooves.
• Replace damaged cutting wheel before operating.
• Do not fill water compartment above water fill line.
• Ensure that the directional arrow marked on the blade
corresponds with the rotational direction of the motor.
• With the machine disconnected from the power supply,
rotate the blade by hand to ensure it is free from
obstruction.
• Always keep the blade-securing nut and flanges clean.
• Ensure that the blade-securing nut is securely tightened
with the wrenches provided.
• Never try to cut freehand. Always ensure that the tile to
be cut is pressed firmly against the rip fence.
• Ensure that the piece of tile that will be cut off has
sufficient room to move sideways. Failure to do so may
result in the off cut binding against the blade.
• Never cut more than one tile at a time.
• Never cut pieces too small to be held securely against
the rip fence without leaving enough space for the hand
to be a safe distance from the blade.
• Ensure that the table and surrounding area are clear
with the exception of the tile to be cut.
• Before cutting a piece of tile let the saw blade run freely
for a few seconds. If it makes an unfamiliar sound
or vibrates excessively switch it off immediately and
disconnect from the power supply.
• Let the blade reach full speed before starting the cut.
• Let the blade come to a complete stop before removing
any jammed or off cut material from around the blade area.
• Never allow the blade to run dry. Failure to keep the
water compartment topped up will result in possible overheating of the diamond blade and a poor cut in the tile.
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