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1800W
235MM
(9-1/4”)
CIRCULAR SAW
CS011A
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1
C o de: CS011A
Black Magenta
Cyan Yellow
D a t e: 080604 E dition: 07 Op: DJ
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Contents Warranty 2 Warranty Power Tools Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete Introduction 3 satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass Environmental protection 3 manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the Description of symbols 3 assistance of our service department. Specifications 3 The product is warranted for a 2-year repair warranty for Safety instructions 4 home domestic use from the date of
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Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. your expectations. It has been manufactured under These represent important information about the stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior product or instructions on its use. performance criteria. Wear hearing protection. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, Wear eye protection. and, with proper care, it will give you many years Wear
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suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. General safety rules 3. Personal safety WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use instructions listed below may result in electric shock, common sense when operating a power tool. Do fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of not use a power tool while you are tired or under the the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated influence of drugs,
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c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before c. Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. making any adjustments, changing accessories, or Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures below the workpiece. reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. d. Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children your leg. Secure the workpiece to
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with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely a. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your angles and depths of cut. body to either side of the blade, but not in line with the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, b. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if guard and
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Know your product 1. Trigger switch 2. Lock-off button 16 3. Motor housing 19 2 4. Main handle 1 5. Front handle 3 4 6. Bevel adjustment knob 7. Bevel scale 15 8. Parallel fence locking knob 9. Parallel fence 10. Blade guard lever 11. Lower blade guard 12. Base plate 13. Upper blade guard 14. Dust extraction port 14 15. Depth locking lever 5 16. Depth of cut indicator 17. Spindle lock button 13 18. Blade 10 19. Blade key 20. Blade guide notches 7 6 17 12 18 8 20 9 11 7
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The saw is capable of ripping and cross cutting hardwoods, Adjusting the bevel angle softwoods and man made boards quickly, accurately CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and safely. and unplugged from the power supply before making By loosening the bevel adjustment knob (6), the body and any adjustments. the blade of the saw can be tilted to any angle up to 45° for 1. The saw can be adjusted to cut at any angle between making angle cuts. Please note that the maximum
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Making a cut Making a pocket cut 1. Mark the line of cut on the workpiece and align the blade 1. Adjust the depth of cut as required. guide as follows: 2. A djust the bevel setting to 0°. a. Cutting at 90° b. Cutting at 45° 3. Raise the lower blade guard lever (10) to expose the saw blade, firmly rest the front of the base flat against the workpiece with the rear handle raised so the blade does not touch the workpiece. 4. With the blade just clearing the workpiece, start the motor by
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Using the parallel fence Changing the blade The parallel fence (9) allows you to make parallel cuts CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off in a sheet of wood, all at the same width. and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments. CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any 1. R otate the saw blade by hand whilst depressing button adjustments. (17) until the blade locks. 1. Loosen the paralle
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4. I f the body of the saw needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft IMPORTANT. After replacing the saw blade, make sure that damp cloth. A mild detergent can be used but nothing like the saw blade runs freely by turning the blade by hand. alcohol, petrol or other cleaning agent. 7. Plug the machine into a power socket and run the saw 5. N ever use caustic agents to clean plastic parts. under no load to check that it runs smoothly before using it to cut any material. CAUTION. Do not use cleanin
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GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at 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). 7am –7pm, 7days a week (AEST). Please note that if repair is required,
