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This is the latest addition to Alpha

®

 Contour curve cutting series 

blade for Porcelain. Alpha

®

 made this application possible in 

conjunction with 

Alpha

®

 AWS-125 Wet Stone Cutter. You can cut 

sinkhole of 1-1/4” porcelain slab without breaking the rim. Due to 
the nature of the material, this blade must be used wet only.

*

Always wear eye protection and proper personal safety 

equipment when using these products.

 

The Alpha

®

 Vacuum Hold Down System is a clamp-

free restraining system utilizing compressed air 
that  is particularly useful when performing sink 
cutouts, polishing with the Alpha

®

 Edgecrafter, 

profi ling with a router, and other applications 
where clamping is necessary.

 

Alpha

®

 CONTOUR BLADE FOR PORCELAIN

Alpha

®

 VACUUM HOLD DOWN SYSTEM

SERVICES AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

  LOANER PROGRAM:

Loaner tools can be issued to temporarily replace a tool that is being returned to Alpha

®

 for 

repair.  If more than one tool is being returned for repair, the number of loaner tools provided 
will be based on availability.  

If a loaner tool is required, contact the Tool Department at Alpha

®

 at (800) 648-7229 to receive 

a Loaner Tool Application. A valid credit card number must be provided as a security deposit. 
The credit card will only be charged if the loaner tool is not returned to Alpha

®

 within 30 days.  

An authorized signature is required for the credit card being used.  A second signature is 
required as an agreement of the overall policy.

Note:

 This program is not available outside the continental United States.        

  NEED MORE INFORMATION

 

For information on Alpha Professional Tools

®

 complete product line, visit us on the web at 

www.alpha-tools.com

Summary of Contents for AWS-125

Page 1: ...Part No AWS 125 AWS 225 103 Bauer Drive Oakland NJ 07436 800 648 7229 Fax 800 286 0114 www alpha tools com Alpha Wet Stone Cutter Instruction Manual MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...12 Installation of Water Attachment 13 Water Flow 14 Adjusting Cutting Depth 14 Assembling and Disassembling 14 Straight Blade Installation 15 Curve Blade Installation 15 Free Hand Cutting 16 Cutting Using Ruler Guide 16 Cutting Using the Carriage Assembly and Guide Rail 17 Curve Cutting Application 18 Blade Inspection Installation and Removal 19 AWS 125 Maintenance 20 Replacing and Checking the C...

Page 3: ...ling this tool incorrectly WARNING There is a possibility of death or serious personal injury when handling this tool incorrectly CAUTION There is a possibility of personal injury or property damage when handling this tool incorrectly NOTE In some situations failing to observe WARNING notes could result in death or seri ous personal injury Be sure to read and observe the safety notes to ensure saf...

Page 4: ...ctric shock Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces For example pipes radiators ranges and refrigerator enclosures use grounded outlets 4 Keep children and visitors away Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord All visitors should be kept away from work area Keep out of reach of children 5 Tool Storage When not in use tools should be stored in a secure dry location Alocked storage ar...

Page 5: ...s off when plugging in 17 Outdoor use extension cords When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked 18 Stay alert Use caution and do not operate tool when you are tired or on medication 19 Check for damaged parts Before using the tool each day a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly a...

Page 6: ...er 1200W No load Speed 12 000 RPM Weight 7 2 lbs 3 3kg Arbor 7 8 22 23m Cutting Disc Diameter 5 125mm Maximum Cutting Depth 1 5 8 41mm Power Switch Power Switch Lock Side Handle Water Valve Flange I and Flange II Height Adjustment Wing Screw TT Ruler Guide Water Nozzle Figure 1 ...

Page 7: ...t No 133362 Water Attachment Assembly Part No 133287 Spanner Wrench M 22 Part No 133097 TT Ruler Guide reversible Part No 133266 T Handle Wrench Part No 133098 Extra Carbon Brush 2 pc set Part No 133033 Self stick Felt Strip Set Part No 133369 Side Handle Part No 801086 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 2 ...

Page 8: ... should always lead away from you and behind the operating area Before use check the machine cable and plug for any damages or material fatigue only authorized service agents should carry out repairs After switching off the machine will not idle down immediately Allow the machine to come to a complete stop before putting it down Always wear safety glasses and ear protection when working with this ...

Page 9: ... in any other way as stated for normal use AWS 125 WET STONE CUTTER OPERATION MAIN CONNECTION Connect only to single phase AC current supply and only to the main voltage specified on the rating plate Connection to sockets without ground protection is possible as the appliance features protective insulation to DIN 57 740 VDE 0740 and CEE 20 Radio suppression complies with the European standard EN 55...

Page 10: ...witch The GFCI on the tool will not protect you if you cut into another current carrying conductor Do not use where water may enter GFCI case Do not modify or allow GFCI to be immersed in water A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI is mounted at the end of power supply cord The GFCI goes OFF when water enters inside the tool s housing preventing the operator from receiving electric shocks When t...

Page 11: ... is off If you plug in the power supply cord without realizing that the switch is ON the machine will start and may cause an accident Make sure the switch is in the OFF position before plugging the cord in the power outlet 3 Inspect the protective cover Do not remove the cover It will protect you if the saw blade breaks Be sure to firmly attach the saw blade or any optional accessory 4 Inspect the ...

Page 12: ...achine is designed with double insulation Two insulations are used between the conductor and the outer body of the machine An Electric Machine with the double insulation highly improves safety from electric shocks Do not attach or replace unspecified parts and do not assemble incorrectly This may cause the insulation to malfunction LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF NOISE LEVELS Please observe local laws and ...

Page 13: ... the height adjustment slide Make sure that the water valve bracket Part No 133094 is in front of the slide If your blade is already installed the plastic nozzles should be positioned so that each nozzle directs water spray onto each side of the blade See Figure 7 Figure 8 4 Align the water valve bracket with the wing nut hole and insert wing bolt See Figure 9 5 Adjust the height of the blade and ...

Page 14: ...h Re tighten the wing screw to a hand tight condition as shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12 ASSEMBLING DISASSEMBLING Makecertaintoswitchoffthemachineandunplugfromoutlet before assembling or disassembling of the saw blade Clamp the flange with spanner wrench and loosen bolt by turning the T handle clockwise to loosen Disassemble bolt flange and saw blade Please follow the same but reverse procedures wh...

Page 15: ...olt M6x30 Left Part No 133463 Alpha Contour Curve Cutting Blade Flange I Part No 133418 Flange III Part No 133432 Flange II Part No 133419 Bolt M6x20 Left Part No 133464 Flange II Part No 133419 Flange I Part No 133418 Alpha Straight Cutting Blade Figure 15 Figure 16 ...

Page 16: ...tone Press the on off switch to start the motor and allow the tool to attain full speed before starting to cut Advance the tool slowly allowing the blade to do the work keeping the base plate flat on the stone and the cut mark in line with your cut line Slow the cutting speed for the last 1 2 to prevent the tile or stone from chipping OPTION 2 USING THE RULER GUIDE Install the ruler on theAWS 125 b...

Page 17: ...s are securely fastened The AWS should be immobile with in the carriage assembly Slide the carriage onto the guide rail and proceed to cut Maintain even cutting pressure When finished the rail is in position to polish the straight edge with the Alpha Edgecrafter Adjusting cutting depth Loosen the wing bolt on the depth indicator and move the base floor up and down to the desired cutting depth and ti...

Page 18: ...cut line WARNING Support the sink cutout area sinkhole cutout piece may drop to the floor at the end of cut ting application if not supported 1 Support the sink cutout area prior to cutting otherwise the work piece may drop to the floor at the end of the cutting application 2 Use theAlpha Contour Cutting blade only Application with inferior blades may cause damage to the stone cutter 3 Do not force ...

Page 19: ...s with 20mm arbors and maximum speed rating equal to or higher than the name plate of RPM of tool To remove the flange bolt from the spindle hold Flange II in position with the 22 mm spanner wrench 133097 while turning the flange bold with the T handle wrench 133098 in a clockwise rotation until it is removed With the flange bolt removed remove Flange II off of Flange I Install your 20mm arbor saw bl...

Page 20: ...wires and or components which voids the warranty and could cause serious hazards We recommend that tool service and repairs not covered in the manual be performed by an Alpha Repair Center Periodic maintenance is done to check the tool and to minimize down time These checks are done based on hours of operation and operating conditions Operating condition can vary depending on the work surface and ...

Page 21: ...The carbon brushes should be replaced when they are worn down to a quarter of an inch 1 4 in size DANGER Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet before assembling or disassembling the tool Accidental starting of the motor may cause bodily injury CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT 1 Locate the Carbon Brush Caps at the rear of the motor one on each side as shown in Figure 22 2 Unscrew cap completely ...

Page 22: ...proper alignment of the brush holder followed by the cap as shown in Figure 25 Figure 25 Old Carbon Brush worn down to a quarter of an inch 1 4 New Carbon Brush Figure 24 3 Check the carbon brush for wear Replace if worn down to a 1 4 or if spring is damaged ...

Page 23: ...mbly is sticking inside the brush cap Continuing to tighten will damage the carbon brush spring Go to step 6 to correct this problem 5 Tighten cap until secure as shown in Figure 26 6 Remove the cap and carbon brush from the tool visually check the two parts for defects as shown in Figure 27 Figure 26 Figure 27 Carbon Brush Cap Top Plate ...

Page 24: ...new cap you need to replace the carbon brush and repeat step 7 10 Keep trying until carbon brush top plate can move freely inside of the recess on the bottom of carbon brush cap 11 When the correct match is found install in the tool The ultimate diamond blade for cutting granite marble natural and engineered stone ceramic tile and other hard materials Made with the highest quality diamonds and mat...

Page 25: ...yle rim will cut most difficult natural and engineered stone tiles quickly and efficiently while reducing the risk of chipping and breaking Alpha Numero Uno is the number one choice The Alpha Porcellana provides fast and consistent performance with minimal chipping when cutting porcelain tile or slab Designed for continuous cutting no dressing necessary Alpha Porcellana is the best choice for cuttin...

Page 26: ...UUM HOLD DOWN SYSTEM SERVICES AND WARRANTY INFORMATION LOANER PROGRAM Loaner tools can be issued to temporarily replace a tool that is being returned to Alpha for repair If more than one tool is being returned for repair the number of loaner tools provided will be based on availability If a loaner tool is required contact theTool Department atAlpha at 800 648 7229 to receive a Loaner ToolApplicati...

Page 27: ...27 ALPHA AWS 125 WET STONE CUTTER SCHEMATIC ...

Page 28: ...6 Cable Clamp 1 16 133030 Air Bridge 1 17 133025 Bearing 608 2RZ 1 18 133024 Insulation Disc 1 19 133439 133012 Armature 110V 220V 1 20 133026 Bearing Cover 1 21 133027 Bearing 629 2RZ 1 22 133048 Gear Small 1 23 133051 Snap Ring M8 1 24 133050 Woodruff Key 1 25 133028 Bearing Sleeve 1 26 133029 Self tapping Screw ST 4 8 65 2 27 133392 Condensor Assembly 1 28 133254 Handle for AWS 125 1 29 133043 ...

Page 29: ...racket for AWS 110 125 1 55 133414 Base Plate Assembly 1 56 133420 Nozzle for AWS 125 1 57 133362 Water Valve for AWS 110 125 1 59 133229 Water Hose 8mm ODx10ft 3m 1 60 133231 Compression Nut 1 61 133230 Sleeving Connector 1 62 133287 Water Attachment Assembly 1 63 133232 Water Hose Adapter 1 64 133233 Hose Washer Rubber 1 65 133291 133237 Cable 110V 220V 1 66 801086 Side Handle for AWS 125 ECC 12...

Page 30: ...nd New Jersey USA Nao Takahashi President Mar 22 2004 Assembled in China Last revised 02 2008 Limited Warranty of Alpha Wet Stone Cutter in the USA and Canada ONLY Alpha Professional Tools warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 180 days from the date of original retail purchase proof of purchase required If Alpha Professional Tools receives notice of such...

Page 31: ...__________State ________Zip ________________ Telephone ___________________________________________________ Purchase Date _______________________________________________ Dealer s Name _________________________________ Note Serial Model Number must be included for proper registration 800 648 7229 Mail or Fax to Alpha Professional Tools 103 Bauer Drive Oakland NJ 07436 Fax 800 286 0114 Register onlin...

Page 32: ...Copyright 2008 Alpha Professional Tools All rights reserved 103 Bauer Drive Oakland NJ 07436 800 648 7229 Fax 800 286 0114 www alpha tools com 5 21 08 ...

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