Global Machinery Company LS1800M - Manual (Page 9)

9
Overview
You have purchased an 1800W Magnesium Circular Saw
with the GMC REDEYE ® laser line generator system.
Please refer to the safety instructions given earlier in this
manual for important instructions regarding the use of the laser.
The saw is capable of ripping and cross cutting hardwoods,
softwoods and man made boards quickly, accurately and safely.
By loosening the bevel adjustment knob (9), the body and
the blade of the saw can be tilted to any angle up to 55° for
making angle cuts. Please note that the maximum depth of
cut is reduced when cutting at an angle.
A fixed upper blade guard (16) encloses the upper part of
the blade. As the saw advances through the work piece,
the pivoting lower blade guard (14) is pushed back by the
edge of the wood to expose only that part of the blade
which is needed. When the blade clears the work, the
spring loaded lower blade guard snaps back to completely
enclose the blade.
Adjusting the cutting depth
CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the power supply before making
any adjustments.
1. Ensure that the saw is facing away from you.
2. Loosen the depth locking lever (18) (Fig. A).
3. Hold the base plate flat against the edge of the work
piece and lift the body of the saw until the blade is at the
right depth (Fig. B). Use the depth of cut indicator (19) to
determine the cutting depth.
4. Tighten the depth locking lever (18).
Note. Always use the correct blade depth setting.
The correct blade depth setting for all cuts should not be
more than (6.35mm) 1/4” below the material being cut.
Allowing more depth will increase the chance of kickback
and result in a rough cut.
Adjusting the bevel angle
CAUTION. Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the power supply before making
any adjustments.
1. The saw can be adjusted to cut at any angle between
0° and 55°. When making 45° bevel cuts, there is a
notch (23) in the saw base to help you line up the blade
with the line of cut. Align your line of cut with the inner
blade guide notch on the base of the saw when making
45° bevel cuts.
2. Loosen the bevel adjustment knob (9) located at the front
of the base plate (Fig. C).
3. Tilt the body of the
saw until the required angle
is reached (Fig. D) using the
bevel scale (10) as a guide.
4. Tighten the bevel adjustment
knob (9) to secure the base
plate (Fig. E).
B A
D C
E