Intended Use; Unpacking Your Tool; Before Use; Bench Mounting - GMC DB305SMS Mode D'emploi

Intended Use

General purpose bench-mounted power tool for cutting through materials
including straight, bevel, angled and compound cuts. The included saw
blade is suitable for wood and man-made composite wood materials. Other
materials can be cut by replacing the saw blade.

Unpacking Your Tool

Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself with all its
features and functions.
Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any
parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting
to use this tool.
1. Using the Carrying Handle (8), carefully lift the saw from the carton and
place it on a level work surface
2. The saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in the down
position. To release the saw arm, push down on the top of the saw arm,
pull on the Release Knob (6), rotate it 45° and let go. Slowly raise the
saw arm

Before Use

WARNING: Do not lift the saw whilst
holding on to the guards. Use the
Carrying Handle (8)
Transportation
• Lift the mitre saw only when the
saw arm is locked in the down
position, the saw is switched off
and the plug is removed from the
power point.
• Only lift the saw by the Carrying
Handle (8) or outer castings (Fig.
A). Do not lift the saw using the
guard or Operating Handle (7).

Bench mounting

The saw base has holes in each
corner to facilitate bench mounting
(Fig. B).
• Mount the saw to a level,
horizontal bench or work table
using bolts (not supplied) through
the fixing holes in the saw base
• Alternatively, mount the saw on 13mm or thicker plywood, and clamp
the plywood to the work support; this makes it easy to re-locate the
saw, clamping it to a work support wherever needed
CAUTION: Make sure that the mounting surface is not warped as an
uneven surface can cause binding and inaccurate sawing
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B
Stabiliser bar
When the saw is not fitted to a
bench, always fit the Stabiliser Bar
(40) into the holes at the rear of the
saw base (Fig. C). The stabiliser
helps prevent the saw from tipping
backwards when the slide action
is used.
Release knob
The Release Knob (6) is provided for
holding the cutting head down whilst
transporting or storing the mitre saw
(Fig. D). Never use the saw with the
release knob locking the head down.
Slide lock
When tightened, the Slide Lock
(29) prevents the saw head from
sliding. Tighten the slide lock during
transportation (Fig. E)
Mitre table lock
The Mitre Table Lock (25) is used
to lock the table at the desired mitre
angle (Fig. F). The mitre saw cuts
from 0° to 52° both left and right. To
adjust the mitre angle:
1. Loosen the mitre table lock
2. Using the mitre table handle, adjust
the mitre angle to the desired
position. The mitre table features
positive click stops at 0°, 15°,
22.5°, 30° and 45° for quick setting
of common mitre angles
3. Retighten the mitre lock to secure
in position
WARNING. Be sure to tighten the
mitre table lock before making a
cut. Failure to do so could result in
the table moving during the cut and
cause serious personal injury.
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