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1300W
MAGNESIUM
184MM (7 1/4”)
MULTI FUNCTION
CIRCULAR SAW
MPS184M
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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C o de: MPS184M
Black Magenta
Cyan Yellow
D a t e: 080508 E dition: 10 Op: DJ
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Contents Warranty 2 Warranty Power Tools Introduction 3 Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass Environmental protection 3 manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our Description of symbols 3 required level of performance and you may need the assistance of our service department. Specifications 3 The product is warranted for a 2-year repair warranty for General safety rules 4 home domestic use from the date o
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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 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
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e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an General safety rules extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of instructions listed below may result in electric shock, electric shock. fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of 3. Personal safety the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) a. Stay
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4. Power tool use and care Additional safety rules for circular saws a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions for your application. The correct power tool will do the job discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand that common sense and caution are b. Do not use the power tool if the switc
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Causes and operator prevention of kickback: e. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing • Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or excessive friction, blade binding and kickback. misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator; f. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. • When the blade is pinched or bound tig
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Accessories The GMC MPS184M Circular Saw is supplied with the following accessories as standard: 1. 36T thin-kerf (2.2mm) TCT blade (fitted) 2. Blade wrench 3. Rip fence 4. Wood cutting dust extraction adaptor 5. Instruction manual 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
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10. Cover release knob (front) 20. Depth of cut indicator Know your product 11. Cover release knob (rear) 21. Spindle lock lever 1. Power on indicator 12. Dust extraction plug 22. Blade 2. Trigger switch 13. Removable cover section 23. Blade wrench 3. Lock-off button 14. Swarf/chip site glass 24. Blade guide notch 4. Motor housing 15. Lower blade guard 25. Parallel fence slots 5. Handle 16. Base plate 26. Blade rotation indicator 6. Bevel adjustment lever 17. Upper blade guard 27. Overload pro
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right depth (Fig. B). Use the depth of cut indicator (20) to Overview determine the cutting depth. You have purchased a 1300W Magnesium Multi Function 4. Tighten the depth locking lever (19). Circular Saw that can cut both ferrous and non ferrous metals Note. Always use the correct blade depth setting. quickly, cleanly and efficiently, as well as PVC pipe and soft The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not be and hard timbers - all with the same blade. It can even saw more
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Switching on and off Making a cut 1. Connect the plug to the power 1. Mark the line of cut on the F I supply. The neon indicator workpiece. (1) indicates that power is 2. Adjust the depth of cut and connected to the tool (Fig. F). bevel angle as required. 2. Depress the lock-off button 3. When making 90° cross or rip (3) (Fig. G) and squeeze the cuts, align your line of cut with trigger switch (2) (Fig. H). the outer blade guide notch on Blade guide notch the base of the saw (Fig. I). G
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5. Dispose of the swarf and chips and wipe the collection Overload cutout chamber clean. L The saw should not be overloaded 6. Replace the cover section (13) and the knobs (10 and 11). through attempts to take too deep a cut, too fast a cut or operated Using a dust collection system for too long. The saw should not WARNING. A vacuum or other be operated for more than 30 type of dust collection system O minutes continuously after which must not be used when cutting time it should be al
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3. Adjust the parallel fence to the 8. Mount the new saw blade onto S W required width and secure it in the spindle and against the position with the parallel fence inner flange. locking knob (8). 9. Replace the outer flange and 4. Ensure that the parallel fence tighten the blade bolt (Fig. W). rests against the workpiece WARNING. The direction in along its entire length to give a which the blade rotates has consistent parallel cut (Fig. S). to be the same as the direction of the arrow
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CAUTION. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the Power cord maintenance plastic parts of the tool. A mild detergent on a damp cloth If the supply cord needs replacing, the task must be carried is recommended. Water must never come into contact out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s agent, or a with the tool. qualified electrical service repairer to avoid a safety hazard. General inspection Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They may vibrate loose over time. Trou
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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,
