Mitre Cuts; Maintenance; Blade Maintenance - GMC MS018 Manual De Usuario

4. Holding the workpiece against the rip fence, slowly feed the workpiece into
the saw [Fig G]
5. Towards the end of the cut, use the Push Stick (7) to guide the workpiece so
that your hands do not enter the cut zone close to the Cut Line Indicator
(8) [Fig H]
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Fig G
6. Once the cut is complete, switch off the saw and disconnect the tool from
mains power
Note: The push stick should be stored with the saw after use. It slots into the
front side of the base for storage.
Making a crosscut
In crosscut and mitre cut mode the workpiece is fixed and the saw moves
across the workpiece as it cuts.
• In these modes disengage the Rip Lock (3) from the Rip Lock
Fixing Point (4)
• If the Cut Line Indicator (8) doesn't indicate the centre of the cut correctly
after cutting, adjust with a screwdriver
1. Remove the Rip Fence (5) and set aside
2. Slot the Crosscut Fence (11) into the hole as [Fig I], then secure in position
with the Fence Locking Knob (14)
3. Insert the Clamp Arm (12) into the corresponding slot [Fig J]
Fig I
Fig H
Fig J
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4. Lift the clamp arm, slide the workpiece onto the bed and clamp the
workpiece to the bed [Fig K]
5. Switch on the tool (see 'Switching the unit on and off') and allow the blade to
reach full speed
6. Using the Handle (15), slide the saw into the workpiece [Fig L]
Fig K
7. Once the cut is complete, slide the saw back to the starting position
8. Switch off the saw and disconnect the tool from mains power before
removing the workpiece

Mitre cuts

• Re-position the crosscut fence to the
desired angle and insert the clamp into the
corresponding slot [Fig M]
• Make the cut in the same way as in 'Making
a crosscut' above

Maintenance

WARNING: Always remove the plug from the
mains power supply before carrying out any maintenance/cleaning.
Cleaning
• Keep your machine clean at all times. Dirt and dust will cause internal parts
to wear quickly, and shorten the machine's service life
• Clean the body of your machine with a soft brush, or dry cloth. If available,
use clean, dry, compressed air to blow through the ventilation holes.
Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts
• Do not allow the Dust Bag (13) to become more than three quarters full
before emptying

Blade maintenance

• Regularly check the blade is free from a build-up of gum resins or sawdust.
If necessary clean with a general purpose thin lubricating and penetrating
maintenance spray or mineral turpentine
• Regularly check the blade for sharpness and that it is not buckled or
otherwise damaged. A blunt or buckled blade places excessive load on the
motor and gearbox assembly, and will affect the quality of cut
Fig L
Fig M