200W VARIABLE SPEED SCROLL SAW ® WITH REDEYE LS1620 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code: LS1620 Date: 060906 Edition: 05 Op: BR Contents Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications Safety rules for laser lights General safety instructions Additional safety rules for scroll saws Accessories Unpacking Assembly Know your product Mounting the saw to a workbench Blades Selecting the correct blade Removing blades Installing blades Setting the table for horizontal or bevel cutting Aligning the degree scale pointer Turning on and off Sawdust blower LED light Adjusting the laser line Adjusting the speed Selecting the correct speed Scroll saw operation Using the REDEYE® laser line generator Maintenance Oiling the arm bearings Cleaning General inspection Repairs 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 Warranty Powertools Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the assistance of our service department. This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home domestic use from the date of the original purchase. If found to be defective in materials or workmanship, the tool or the offending faulty component will be repaired or replaced free of charge with another of the same item. A small freight charge may apply. Proof of purchase is essential. We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified. This warranty does not include damage or defects to the tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents, alterations or commercial or business use. It also does not cover any bonus items or included accessories. Only the powertool is covered under this warranty. With continuing product development, changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual. Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place. Conditions apply to the above warranty. For full details of the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our website ­ www.gmcompany.com For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online - 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). 2 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 Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service. CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings. Your GMC power tool has many features that will make your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the development of this tool, making it easy to maintain and operate. Description of symbols The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection. Conforms to relevant standards for electromagnetic compatibility. Specifications Nominal voltage: Power: Speed: Depth of cut: Stroke length: Blade length: Blade change: Bevel angle: Throat depth: Laser class: Laser wavelength: Laser output power: 230­240Vac ~ 50Hz 200W 400­1600 SPM 50mm 20mm 127mm Tool-free 0° to 45° left and right 405mm II 650nm 1mW Environmental protection Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way. WARNINGS It may be more difficult to see the laser line in conditions of bright sunshine and on certain surfaces. 3 Safety rules for laser lights The laser light/laser radiation used in the GMC REDEYE® system is Class 2 with maximum 1mW and 650nm wavelengths. These lasers do not normally present an optical hazard, although staring at the beam may cause flash blindness. WARNING. Do not stare directly at the laser beam. A hazard may exist if you deliberately stare into the beam, please observe all safety rules as follows; · The laser shall be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. · Never aim the beam at any person or an object other than the work piece. LASER LIGHT. LASER RADIATION Do not stare into beam. Only turn laser beam on when tool is on work piece. Class 2 laser product General safety instructions To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards. Children and infirm people must not use this tool. Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area. The same applies for general rules of occupational health and safety. WARNING. When using power tools, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read and heed the advice given in the additional important safety instructions. 1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. Cluttered work areas and benches invite accidents and injury. 2. Consider the environment in which you are working. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep the work area well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases. 3. Keep visitors away from the work area. All visitors and onlookers, especially children and infirm persons, should be kept well away from where you are working. Do not let others in the vicinity make contact with the tool or extension cord. 4. Store tools safely. When not in use, tools should be locked up out of reach. 5. Do not force the tool. The tool will do the job better and safer working at the rate for which it was designed. 6. Use the correct tool for the job. Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job best handled by a heavier duty tool. Never use a tool for a purpose for which it was not intended. · The laser beam shall not be deliberately aimed at personnel and shall be prevented from being directed towards the eye of a person for longer than 0.25s. · Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy work piece without reflective surfaces. i.e. wood or rough coated surfaces are acceptable. Bright shiny reflective sheet steel or the like is not suitable for laser use as the reflective surface could direct the beam back at the operator. · Do not change the laser light assembly with a different type. Repairs must only be carried out by the laser manufacturer or an authorised agent. CAUTION. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Please refer to the relevant Australian standards, AS 2397 and AS/NZS2211 for more information on Lasers. 4 7. Dress correctly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when working outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a protective hair covering. 8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also required if the sanding operation creates dust. 9. Do not abuse the power cord. Never pull the cord to disconnect the tool from the power point. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. 10. Secure the work piece. Use clamps or a vice to hold the work piece. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool. 11. Do not overreach. Keep your footing secure and balanced at all times. 12. Look after your tools. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow the instructions regarding lubrication and accessory changes. Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired by an authorised service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace them if damaged. Keep tool handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. 13. Disconnect idle tools. Switch off the power and disconnect the plug from the power point before servicing, when changing accessories and when the tool is not in use. 14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before switching on. 15. Avoid unintentional starting. Always check that the switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the tool to the power supply. Do not carry a plugged in tool with your finger on the switch. 16. Use outdoor rated extension cords. When a tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use and are so marked. 5 17. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are tired. 18. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool, check that there are no damaged parts. If a part is slightly damaged, carefully determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, proper mounting and any other conditions that may affect the operation of the tool. A part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service facility, unless otherwise indicated in this Instruction Manual. Defective switches must be replaced by an authorised service facility. Do not use a tool if the switch does not turn the tool on and off correctly. 19. Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded objects such as water pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerator enclosures. 20. Use only approved parts. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use an authorised service facility to fit replacement parts. Additional safety rules for scroll saws · Do not alter or misuse the tool. These tools are precision built. Any alteration or modification not specified is misuse and may result in dangerous conditions. · For your own safety, do not operate your scroll saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions and until you have read and understood all of the instructions. · Your scroll saw must be bolted securely to a stand or work bench. In addition, if there is any tendency for the scroll saw to tip over or move during certain operations, such as cutting long, heavy boards, bolt your scroll saw stand or workbench to the floor. · This scroll saw is intended for indoor use only. · To avoid being pulled into the blade, do not wear loose fitting gloves, loose clothing, neck ties or jewellery. Tie back long hair and roll long sleeves above elbows. · Do not cut pieces too small to hold by hand. When making a small cutout always secure the workpiece to a scrap piece of plywood with double sided tape. This way the work is supported and your fingers are away from the blade. · Never turn your scroll saw on before clearing the table of all objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc.) except for the workpiece. · Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a hand to move into the blade. · Always adjust the drop foot to just clear the workpiece to protect the operator, keep blade breakage to a minimum and provide maximum support for the blade. · Always adjust blade tension correctly. · The scroll saw should cut on the down stroke. Always make sure blade teeth are oriented downward towards the table. · When cutting a large piece of material make sure it is supported at table height. · Hold the work firmly against the table. · Do not feed the material too fast while cutting. Only feed the material fast enough so that the blade will cut. · Use caution when cutting off material which is irregular in cross section as it could pinch the blade before the cut is completed. A piece of moulding, for example, must lay flat on the table and not be permitted to rock whilst being cut. · Use caution when cutting off round material such as dowel rods or tubing. They have a tendency to roll while being cut causing the blade to bite. · Never leave the scroll saw running unattended. Always turn the saw off, make sure that it has come to a complete stop, and then remove pl ...