Genesis GMCS140 User manual

14 In. Abrasive Chop Saw
Scie à coupe abrasive de 355mm (14 po)
Sierra de corte abrasiva de 355mm (14 pulg)
Operator's Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual del Operario
GMCS140

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14 In. Abrasive Chop Saw
Operator’s Manual GMCS140
14 In. ABRASIVE CHOP SAW 15 AMP
Operator’s Manual
Specifications:
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  
  
   
   
  
  
 

 WARNING:To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
this operator’s manual before operating this tool. Save this Manual for future
reference.
Toll-Free Help Line: 1-888-552-8665
WARNING:






Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
 
 
 
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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 WARNING:READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA SAFETY
 Keep your work area clean and well lit

 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres


 Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power
tool.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. 






•Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.

•Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgroundedsurfacessuchaspipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. 

•Donotabusethecord.


•Whenoperatingapowertooloutside,useanextensioncordsuitable
for outdoor use. 
•DonotuseAConlyratedtoolswithaDCpowersupply.


PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, 


•Usesafetyequipment.


•Dressproperly.



English
14 In. Abrasive Chop Saw
Operator’s Manual GMCS140
•Avoidaccidentalstarting.


•Removeanyadjustingkeysorwrenchesbeforeturningthepower
tool on. 

•Donotoverreach.
.
•Ifdevicesareprovidedforconnectionofdustextractionand
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.

•Donotusealadderorunstablesupport.

•Keeptoolhandlesdry,cleanandfreefromoilandgrease.

TOOL USE AND CARE
• Secure the work piece. 


•Donotforcethepowertool.


•Usethecorrectpowertoolforthejob.

•Donotuseatooliftheswitchdoesnotturnitonoroff.

.
•Turnthepowertooloff,anddisconnecttheplug

. 
.
•Storeidletooloutofreachofchildrenandotherinexperienced
persons. 
•Maintainpowertoolswithcare.



•Userecommendedaccessories.



•Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.
.

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•Feedtheworkpieceinthecorrectdirectionandspeed.



•Neverleavethetoolrunningunattended,turnthepoweroff.

•Neverstartthepowertoolwhenanyrotatingcomponentisin
contact with the work piece.
SERVICE
 Have Your Power Tool Serviced by a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts. 

•ServiceYourPowerToolperiodically.

WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
EXTENSION CORDS
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.









Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
 

 

 
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)
Nameplate
Amperes
(At Full Load)
Extension Cord Length
25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 200 Feet
0–2.0      
2.1–3.4      
3.5–5.0      
5.1–7.0      
7.1–12.0      
12.1–16.0      
16.1–20.0      

English
14 In. Abrasive Chop Saw
Operator’s Manual GMCS140
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR CHOP SAWS
 WARNING:DO NOT LET COMFORT OR FAMILIARITY WITH PRODUCT
(GAINED FROM REPEATED USE) REPLACE STRICT ADHERENCE TO PRODUCT
SAFETY RULES. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer
serious personal injury!
•Makesurethetoolisonarmandlevelsurface.
 Unplug the tool before making adjustments, repairs, maintenance
or storing.
•Weareyeprotection.Donotwearnecktiesorlooseclothing.
•Useonlycut-offwheelratedfor2800RPMorhigher


•Choosetheright14inchdiametercut-offwheelforthematerialand
the type of cutting you plan to do

•Inspectcut-offwheelbeforestartingthemachine

•Donotusethemachine


•Alwaysclampandsecuretheworkpiecetothevise;

•Useextracautionwithlarge,verysmallorawkwardworkpieces.
•Alwaysprovideadequatesupporttothesidesofthesawtablefor
long work pieces.
•Alwayskeepyourhandsoutofthelineoftherunningwheel.
•Alwaysconrmthatallguardsareinplace,beforeusingthetool.
•Alwayswaituntilthemotorhasreachedfullspeedbeforestartinga
cut.
•Alwayskeepthehandlesdry,cleanandfreeofoilandgrease.

•Alwaysoperatethetoolafterensuringtheworkpieceissecured
properly with the vise assembly.
•Alwaysconrmthecut-offwheelisnotcontactingtheworkpiece

•Beforeusingthetoolonanactualworkpiece,letitrunforawhile.

•Alwaysturnofftoolandwaitforthecut-offwheeltostop


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•Alwaystightenarborscrewandallclampsbeforeoperating.
•Nevertouchanymovingparts
•Neverusethetoolnearammableliquidsorgases

•Neverexposehands,feetandfragilethingstothesparks

•Beforemovingthistool,lockthecuttingheadinthelowerposition.
Unplug the power cord.
•Donotoperateinrainorindamplocations.
•Groundingrequired.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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



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

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14 In. Abrasive Chop Saw
Operator’s Manual GMCS140
YOUR 14" ABRASIVE CHOP SAW
UNPACKING AND CONTENT
IMPORTANT:Due to modern mass production techniques, it is
unlikely the tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything
wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the
fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
Contents in Package:
Description QTY
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged
from the power source before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a
function on the tool
.
Locking or Unlocking the Cutting Head (FIG2)


To unlock the cutting head



To lock down the cutting head


Removing and Installing the Cut-off Wheel
(FIG 3, 4)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury
from a thrown work piece or thrown pieces of
wheel, do not use a new cut-off larger or smaller
than 14" diameter. Make sure the wheel is rated
for2800RPMorhigher.






        


NOTE Pay attention to parts removed, noting
their position and direction they face. Wipe the
inner and outer flanges clean of any debris before
installing the new cut off wheel.


          


          




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14 In. Abrasive Chop Saw
Operator’s Manual GMCS140
Adjusting Downstop (FIG 5)
 








BEFORE USING THE TOOL



WARNING: Never connect the power tool unless the available AC
power source is of the same voltage as that specified on the nameplate of
the tool. Never connect this power tool to a DC power source.









WARNING: Do not push the spindle lock during rotation.





OPERATION
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged
from the power source before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a
function on the tool .
Switch Action (FIG 6)


To turn on the tool,


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NOTE: The tool will not start if you pull the
trigger switch without depressing and holding
the Lock-Off button first.
To turn off the tool, 
Adjustable Fence (FIG 7)
        
        



To move the fence, proceed as follows:
           




Cutting at Angles (FIG 7)


To Change the Fence Angle
           



Quick Release Lock Vise (FIG 8)














WARNING: Always set the Quick Release Lever securely into the
threads of the threaded screw to avoid the possibility of the work piece being
ejected from the vise causing damage to the wheel or personal injury.
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FIG 8 1 2
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14 In. Abrasive Chop Saw
Operator’s Manual GMCS140
Clamping the Work Piece (FIG 9)





Basic Cutting Operation
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when operating the chop saw.
To reduce the risk of burns from contact with hot cut off work pieces, wear
protective gloves.
WARNING: Always use vise to secure the work piece. Always unplug the
saw from the power source before making any adjustment.
WARNING: Do not use any type of cutting lubricant with this tool.
WARNING: This chop saw is only designed for dry cutting. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.





CAUTION:Never apply excessive pressure or force the wheel into the material.
Forcing the cut-off wheel may cause overheating or wheel damage.




FIG 9

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING



WARNING: Donotatanytimeletbrakeuids,gasoline,petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
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
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Scie à coupe abrasive de 355mm (14 po)
Manuel d’utilisation GMCS140
SCIE À COUPE ABRASIVE DE 355mm (14 po) 15 AMP
Manuel d’utilisation
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 
 
 
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




Repérez ce symbole qui signale d’importantes
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attention ! Votre sécurité est en jeu.
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anomalies congénitales et autres atteintes à la reproduction. Voici quelques
exemples de ces produits nocifs :
 
 
 
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•Nepasutiliserd’outilsélectriquesdansdesatmosphères
explosives, 

•Garderlesbadauds,enfantsetvisiteursàl’écartpendant
l’utilisation d’un outil électrique. 

SÉCURITÉ ÉLECTRIQUE
• La puissance des bouchons outil doit correspondre à la prise
électrique. 







•NEPASexposerlesoutilsélectriquesàlapluieoul’humidité.

•Évitertoutcontactducorpsavecdessurfacesmisesàlaterre,


•NEPASmaltraiterlecordond’alimentation.




•Lorsquel'exploitationd'unpouvoirendehorsdesoutils,


•NEPASutiliserl'ACnotéeslesoutilsd'unealimentationencourant
continu. 

SÉCURITÉ PERSONNELLE
• Rester attentif, prêter attention au travail et faire prévue de bon sens
lors de l’utilisation de tout outil électrique. 



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Scie à coupe abrasive de 355mm (14 po)
Manuel d’utilisation GMCS140
•Utiliserl’équipementdesécurité.Toujoursporteruneprotection
oculaire. 

•Portezunetenueappropriée.



•Évitezd'undémarrageaccidentel.S


•Enlevezlesclésetoutilsderéglageavantdemettreenmarche.


•NEtravaillezpasàboutdebras.


•SIdispositifssontprévuspourlaconnexiond'extractiondes
poussières et des installations de collecte, 


.
•Maintenezl’outilsec,propreetsanshuileougraisse.


UTILISATION ET ENTRETIEN DE L’OUTIL
• Sécurisation de la pièce à travailler. 



• NE forcez pas sur l’outil. 


•Utilisezlebonoutilpourlatâche.


•N’utilisezpasl’outilsisoninterrupteurdemarche/arrêtfonctionne
mal. 

•Débrancherl’outilavantd’effectuerdesréglages,

•Rangerlesoutilsnonutiliséshorsdeportéedesenfantsetdes
personnes n’ayant pas reçu de formation adéquate. 


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•Entretenirsoigneusementlesoutils.



•N’utilisezquedesaccessoiresrecommandés.



•Maintenirdesoutilsdecoupenetteetpropre.

•Poussezlapièceàtravaillerdanslabonnedirectionàlabonne
vitesse. 


•NEjamaislaisserl'outilenmarchesanssurveillance.

•NEdémarrezjamaisunoutilquanduncomposantrotatifestdéjàen
contact avec la pièce travail lée.
SERVICE
•Demandezàvotreoutilélectriqueàêtredesservieparunepersonne
qualifiée en utilisant 
.
•L'entretiendevotreoutilélectriquepériodiquement


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AVERTISSEMENT: LISEZ ET ASSIMILEZ TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS,
MISES EN GARDE ET INSTRUCTIONS D’UTILISATION AVANT DE VOUS SERVIR
DE CET ÉQUIPEMENT. Sinon vous risquez commotion électrique, début
d’incendie et/ou blessures corporelles.
CORDONS RALLONGES
Les outils mis à la terre nécessitent un cordon rallonge à trois fils.












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Scie à coupe abrasive de 355mm (14 po)
Manuel d’utilisation GMCS140
Conseils d’utilisation de cordons rallonges
 

 


 

RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ SPÉCIFIQUES POUR SCIES À
COUPE ABRASIVE
AVERTISSEMENT: NE laissez PAS une fausse sécurité s’installer
provoquée per confort et familiarité avec le produit (suite à des utilisations
répétées) remplacer la stricte application des règles de sécurité pour la scie
à onglets. Si vous utilisez cet outil dangereusement et incorrectement, vous
pouvez subir de sérieuses blessures.
•Assurez-vousquelaoutilestsurunesurfacefermeetdeniveau.
 Débranchez la outil avant de procéder à des changements,
réglages, les réparations, l'entretien ou l'entreposage.
•Portezuneprotectionoculaire.Nepasporterdescravateoudes
vêtements amples.
•Utiliseruniquementdeslameàabrasiveclasséspourunrégimede
2,800tr/minouplusélevé,


•Utiliserlebonde14poucesdediamètrederouedecoupurepourle
matériel et le type de coupe que vous comptez faire


•Inspecterlalameàabrasive


Calibre de fil minimum recommandé pour cordons de rallonge (en 120 Volts)
Ampérage
nominal
(à pleine
charge)
Longueur du cordon de rallonge
7.6 m
25 Feet
15.2 m
50 Feet
22.9 m
75 Feet
30.5 m
100 Feet
45.7 m
150 Feet
61.0 m
200 Feet
0–2.0      
2.1–3.4      
3.5–5.0      
5.1–7.0      
7.1–12.0      
12.1–16.0      
16.1–20.0      

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•Nepasutiliserlamachinesil'interrupteurdemarcheetarrêtne
fonctionne pas. 

•Toujoursserrerlapièceàtravaillerdansl'étau,

•Faitesextrêmementattentionaveclesouvragestrèsgrands,très
petits ou ayant des formes compliquées.
•Toujoursprévoirunsupportadéquatauxcôtésdelatabledesciage
pour les longues pièces à travailler.
•Toujourstenirlesmainsàl'écartdelalignedecoupedelalameà
abrasive.
•Toujoursvérierquetouslesprotectionssontenplaceavant
d'utiliser l'outil.
•Toujoursattendrequelemoteuraitatteintsavitessemaximaleavant
de commencer une coupe.
•Toujourss'assurerquelespoignéessontsèches,propreset
exemptes d'huile ou de graisse. 

•Toujoursvérierquelapièceàtravaillerestfermementserréedans
l'étau avant d'utiliser l'outil.
•Toujoursvérierquelalamenetouchepaslapièceàtravailleravant
d'actionner l'interrupteur
•Laissertournerl'outilpendantuncertaintempsavantdel'utilisersur
une pièce à travailler. 

•Toujoursmettrel'outilhorstensionetattendrel'arrêtdelalame

•Toujoursserrerlavisd'arbreettouteslesxationsavantusage.
•Nejamaistoucherdespiècesenmouvement,

•Nejamaisutiliserl'outilàproximitédeliquidesoudegaz
inammables.
•Nejamaisexposerlesmains,lespiedsoudesobjetsfragilesaux
étincelles de meulage 
•Avantdepassercetoutil,verrouillerl'alimentationlatêteenposition
basse. Débranchez le cordon d'alimentation.
•Nepasexposerlamachineàlapluienil'utiliserdansdesendroits
humides.
•Miseàlaterrerequise.
CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS















Français
Scie à coupe abrasive de 355mm (14 po)
Manuel d’utilisation GMCS140
VOTRE SCIE À COUPE ABRASIVE
OUVERTURE DE L`EMBALLAGE ET CONTENU
IMPORTATNT:Grâce à des techniques modernes de production de
masse, il est peu probable que l'outil est défectueux ou qu'une pièce
est manquante. Si vous trouvez quelque chose de mal, ne pas faire
fonctionner l'outil jusqu'à ce que les parties ont été remplacés ou la
faute a été corrigée. Le fait de ne pas le faire pourrait entraîner des
blessures graves.
Contenu de carton de pièces en vrac:
Description QUAN
    
     
  
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FIG 1
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