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Folding the stand Adjusting the laser line X 1. To adjust the laser beam first take a piece of accurately 1. Wrap the cordset around square cut wood approximately 100mm wide and the cable storage (3) to keep the cord out of the 300mm long. Draw a line parallel to a long edge way (fig X). approximately 10mm from the edge. 2. Ensure the left hand side 2. Set the mitre gauge (17) at 0° (at right angles to the extension table is full blade) and hold the short edge of the wood against the in
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Note. You can adjust the laser line so that it is just to 3. Turning the wheel clockwise decreases one side of the cut or so that it is centred on the cut, the cutting depth. depending on how you wish to use the laser line when Adjusting the blade angle cutting. 1. Loosen the blade lock 10. Tighten the 2 laser adjustment screws (11). h (24) and turn the blade 11. Check the adjustment and readjust if necessary angle wheel (21) until the pointer (22) points to the Switching on and off requi
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blade which helps keep the Using the mitre gauge j kerf open during cutting 1. Slide the mitre gauge (17) H an d l e operations and prevents into the slot of the table kickback. top (1) (fig j). Push Stick. A device used to 2. Loosen the locking knob N ot c h t o he l p feed the workpiece through p us h w ood (18) on the mitre gauge the saw during narrow ripping- N ot ch t o h e lp (fig k). pr e v en t h an d type operation and helps keep f r om s l i pp i ng 3. Rotate the mitre gauge
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• Failing to support large workpieces After switching on the saw, wait for the blade to reach its maximum speed of rotation before commencing with the • Forcing the workpiece through the saw blade cut. Take extra care when starting the cut. • Cutting warped or wet lumber 1. Longitudinal cuts involve cutting through a workpiece • Not following correct operating procedures along its full length. • Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls 2. One edge of the workpiece is pressed against the rip •
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Cutting an extremely narrow workpiece Replacing the saw l blade Longitudinal cuts in an extremely narrow workpiece with a width of 30mm or less must always be made with the help Warning. Switch off the table of a push block. saw and remove the mains power plug before carrying out This table saw is not supplied with a push block. (Either any adjustments, maintenance make or purchase a suitable one from a specialist dealer). work or blade changes. Wear Warning. Worn push blocks must be rep
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7. Take off the outer flange the side and remove the q t and remove it and the laser battery cover (fig s). saw blade (fig q). Take out the two batteries. 8. Carefully clean the saw 4. Replace both batteries blade flanges before with the same type fitting the new blade. (or equivalent), taking care to insert them the 9. Insert and secure the saw same way round as the blade in reverse order. old batteries (fig t). Caution. Take note of the 5. Replace the battery cover. direction o
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GMC Customer Assist If your product needs repairing, Please note that if repair or replacement replacing, technical service or you is required, you must provide a valid simply need help or advice, please original purchase receipt. contact us on our Customer Assist Line You will need the following details at hand 1300 880 001 (Australia) or to log your service request; 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). Personal details: First & Last name, address, pick up address, For prompt service we sugg
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2000W 250mm (10”)
Table Saw
with Laser Line Generator*
* Patent Pending
• Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai
LS250TS
• Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris
061004 ED8 DCR
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Contents Warranty 2 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Introduction 3 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Environmental protection 3 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Warnings 3 Description of symbols 3 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Specifications 3 � � � � �
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Introduction Symbols The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your represent important information about the product or expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent instructions on its use. GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria. Wear eye protection. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, Wear hearing protection. and, with proper care, it will give you many years of Wear breathing
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Safety rules for laser lights General safety instructions The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE® To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety system is Class 1 with maximum 1mW power and 650nm regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who optical hazard, although staring at the beam may cause use and service the machine have to be acquainted with
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7. Dress correctly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. 17. S tay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are tired. and non-slip footwear are recommended when working 18. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool, outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a protective hair check that there are no damaged parts. If a part is covering. slightly damaged, carefully determine if it will operat
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• Provide good lighting. • Damaged or faulty safety devices have to be replaced immediately. • Never saw near combustible liquids or gases. • Never cut a work piece, which is too small to hold • Wear suitable work clothes! Loose garments or jewellery securely. may become caught up in the rotating saw blade. • If you are interrupted when operating the saw, complete • Operators have to be at least 18 years of age. Trainees the process and switch off before looking up. of at least 16 years of
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• Before you switch on the machine, check that all • This tool complies with the pertinent safety regulations. wrenches and adjustment tools have been removed. Repairs are to be carried out only by qualified electricians at authorised service centres, using original • When you leave your workplace, switch off the motor replacement parts. The user may suffer an accident if and pull out the power plug. this condition is not observed. • All guards and safety devices have to be refitted • Reba
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Components The GMC LS250TS table saw is supplied with the following components: 1. Table saw 2. Riving knife and laser assembly 3. Blade guard 1 4. Wheels x2 5. Hubcaps x2 6. Rip fence 7. Mitre gauge 2 3 8. Push stick 9. Spanner 10. Left hand side extension table 11. Rear extension table 12. Height adjustment handle with hex screw, swivel tube and washer 4 5 13. 5mm Hex key 14. Wheel axle 15. AAA batteries x2 16. 2 x 13mm Hex head screws with 4 flat washers and 2 spring washers for securing
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18 17 1 25 Know your product 9 1. Table top 13 2. On/off switch 3. Cable storage 14 4. Handle for tilting table saw (Upper) 5. Handle for tilting table saw (Lower) 26 15 6. Mitre gauge holder 16 4 7. Spare blade holder 8. Riving knife 6 2 9. Laser assembly 34 10. Laser on/off switch 20 11. Laser adjustment screw (x2) 29 21 12. Laser battery compartment screw (x2) 13. Table insert 22 14. Rip fence 23 15. Rip fence locking lever 24 35 16. Rip fence scale 17. Mitre gauge 28 18. Mitre gauge locking
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the table saw onto its Assembly E left hand side. Stand set-up 7. Push the stand locking 1. Place the table saw on the floor (fig A). lever (29) to the left 2. On the left hand side extension table which was packed to disengage the stand separately from the table saw remove the 2 self-tapping assembly and fold open screws from the end of each rod. the stand legs (fig E). 3. Fit the left hand side extension table into the 2 8. Fully open the stand legs positioning holes on the left hand
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Attaching the wheel axle Fitting and adjusting the J O rear extension table 1. Remove the retaining bolts 1. Remove the 2 self-tapping and washers from the ends screws from the end of of the axle. each rod on the rear 2. Slide the wheel axle extension table (25). through the holes in the 2. Fit the rear extension table 2 stand legs on the left into the 2 positioning hand side of the table saw holes on the back of the (fig J). table saw (fig 0). Attaching the wheels 3. Replace the 2
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2. Using a 13mm spanner 3. Fit one flat washer onto the screw and place the R (not supplied) loosen the screw through the blade guard, riving knife and hex bolt on the riving knife blade guard again. clamp (fig R) and insert 4. Fit the second flat washer the riving knife between V onto the end of the screw the metal plate and the followed by the nut. clamp block (fig S). 5. Tighten the nut to 3. Loosen the blade lock (24) secure the blade guard in by lifting it up (fig T) position
