18V ROTATING HANDLE RECIPROCATING SAW DC18V INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 Black Magenta Code: DC18V Cyan Yellow Date: 060320 Edition: 04 Op: DCR Contents Warranty 2 Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty Description of symbols 3 Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete Specifications 3 satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our General safety rules 4 required level of performance and you may need the Additional safety rules for reciprocating saws 5 assistance of our service department. Additional safety rules for the charger 6 This product is warranted for a 2-year period from the Additional safety rules for the battery pack 7 date of the original purchase. If found to be defective in materials or workmanship, the tool or the offending faulty Contents of carton 8 component will be replaced free of charge with another Unpacking 8 of the same item. A small freight charge may apply. Assembly 8 The warranty replacement unit is only made available Know your product 9 by returning the tool to the place of purchase with a confirmed register receipt. Proof of purchase is essential. Fitting and removing the battery pack 10 We reserve the right to reject any claim where the Battery charging 10 purchase cannot be verified. To obtain the best life for the battery 10 This warranty does not include damage or defects to Installing a saw blade 11 the tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents, alterations or commercial or business use. Switching on and off 11 It also does not cover any bonus accessories unless the Varying the speed 11 tool is a GMC Platinum Professional model. Changing the position of the shoe 11 Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place. Using the pendulum control 12 Conditions apply to the above warranty. Rotating the rear handle 12 If you need direction of what constitutes a free of charge General cutting 12 warranty claim, please review the guide given on the Plunge cutting 13 rear of the Receipt Holder. An indication is given as to the types of claim that are permissible, and those that Metal cutting 13 are not. Cleaning 13 General inspection 13 Repairs 13 2 Dear Customer Description of symbols If you require any help with your product, whether it is a The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These Warranty claim, spare part or user information: represent important information about the product or Please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. The instructions on its use. appropriate number is given on the rear page of this manual. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Introduction Wear breathing protection. Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your Double insulated expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent for additional protection. GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria. Conforms to relevant standards for electromagnetic compatibility. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable Specifications service. Voltage: 230–240 Vac ~ 50 Hz CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction Nominal battery voltage: 18V Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take Strokes per minute: 0–2700 SPM special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings. Batteries: 2 x 1.2Ah Your GMC power tool has many features that will make you job faster and easier. Safety performance and dependability Charging Time: 1 Hour have been given top priority to the development of this tool, Blade stroke: 22mm making it easy to maintain and operate. Weight: 3.6kg Environmental protection Common blade types (blades not supplied): Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses 150mm long, 6 TPI For fast smooth cuts in woods, masonite, plastics, hard composite and packaging should be sorted, taken to the board and all plunge cutting. local recycling centre and disposed of in an Keyhole blade shape permits environmentally safe way. cutting in hard to reach places. 230mm long, 6 TPI For fast, smooth, deep cuts through thick wood, plastic, composition board and hardboard. 300mm long, 6 TPI For rough cuts in wood. 100mm long, 24 TPI High speed steel blade for cutting ferrous materials. 3 General safety rules 3. Personal safety WARNING Read all instructions. Failure to follow all a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/ common sense when operating a power tool. Do or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings not use a power tool while you are tired or under the listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool. inattention while operating power tools may result in Save these instructions. serious personal injury. 1. Work area b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for areas invite accidents. appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. b. Do not operate power tools in explosive c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that may ignite the dust or fumes. have the switch on invites accidents. c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left 2. Electrical safety attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify personal injury. the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and all times. This enables better control of the power tool in matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. unexpected situations. b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can if your body is earthed or grounded. be caught in moving parts. c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are electric shock. connected and properly used. Use of these devices d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for can reduce dust related hazards. carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. 4. Power tool use and care Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of for your application. The correct power tool will do the job electric shock. better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. shock. 4 c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before d. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from making any adjustments, changing accessories, or other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. make a connection from one terminal to another. d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power or a fire. tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. e. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally users. occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and battery may cause irritation or burns. any other condition that may affect the power tools 6. Service operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly person using only identical replacement parts. This maintained power tools. will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less Additional safety rules for reciprocating saws likely to bind and are easier to control. Always remove the plug from the mains socket before g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., making any adjustments or maintenance, including in accordance with these instructions and in the changing the blade.