MK Diamond Products MK-145 Owner'S Manual & Operating Instructions Download Page 16

 

MK Diamond Products Inc. Customer Service Department (800) 421-5830 

MK-145 

Revision 09/04, Effective date – September 23, 2004 

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SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION:

 

SETUP: 

 

 

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Before powering or starting, check for damage, that could prevent this equipment from 
proper operation or performing its intended function.  Check for binding and improper 
alignment of moving parts.  Check for damaged, broken, or missing parts.  

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Verify the On/Off switch is in the OFF position. 

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Before connecting the MK-145 to a power supply, be sure the voltage, cycle and phase 
of the job site power source meet the requirements of TABLE 3 

 

VOLTAGE: 230v 
CYCLE: 50/60Hz 
PHASE: 1-phase 

TABLE 3 

 

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If using an extension power cord, ensure sure the length and wire gauge correspond to 
the requirements listed in TABLE 1 on page 9.  An extension power cord that is too 
small in wire gauge (diameter), or too long in length, will cause the motor to overheat 
and could cause premature failure. 

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Use an approved Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) 

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Do not cover the motor vents as this could lead to motor overheating. 

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Do not overfill the Cooling Basin. 

 

NOTE:  In order to avoid breaker tripping, a 15-amp circuit breaker should be used. 

 

STEP ACTION 

1. 

Blade Guard Alignment Verification 
a)  Place MK-145 on a flat, level surface 
b) Verify the Diamond Blade is aligned with the 

Blade Guard Support Angle using straight edge 

 

 
 
 
 
 

2. 

Blade Guard Adjustment 
a)  Loosen the Blade Guard Support Screw 
b)  Align the Blade Guard to the Diamond Blade 
c)  Retighten the Blade Guard Support Screw 
 

 
 
 
 
 

3. 

Remove Water Basin Cover 
a)  Lift Water Basin Cover 
b)  Pull out on Water Basing Cover to remove 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Removal 
Direction 

Final Alignment 

Verification 

Blade Guard

Support Screw

Verify Alignment 

Summary of Contents for MK-145

Page 1: ...MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Enter the Serial Number of your new saw in the space below The Serial Number is located on the switch side of the unit NOTE For your 1 one year warranty to be effective...

Page 2: ...n order to help you we have included this owners manual and operating instructions This owners manual contains information necessary to operate and maintain your MK 145 safely and correctly Please rev...

Page 3: ...0 Tile Saw Specific Warnings 10 Product Specifications 11 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpacking 12 Contents 12 Transport 12 Assembly 13 SETUP ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION Setup 16 Adjustment and Operation 18 C...

Page 4: ...e is to inform the user of important information and or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if not followed Information messages convey information that pertains to the...

Page 5: ...ng If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry that may be ca...

Page 6: ...tool A guard or any damaged part should be properly repaired or replaced DIRECTION OF FEED Always feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation A blade or cutter should always be...

Page 7: ...es Such dust masks are available at most hardware stores Carefully read the instructions that accompany the dust masks to determine appropriate use and applications ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDI...

Page 8: ...Saw to one side of a wall mounted receptacle This will prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug A drip loop shown in FIGURE 2 should be arranged by the user to properly position the po...

Page 9: ...ays disconnect extension cords from the receptacle before disconnecting the product form the extension cord Use of undersize extension cords results in low voltage to the motor that can result in moto...

Page 10: ...information contained on each label These labels are considered a permanent part of your saw If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact MK Diamond or your dealer for a replacement Item Loca...

Page 11: ...in located below the tabletop can be filled with ordinary tap water and is easily cleaned following use Motor Specifications Motor specifications for the MK 145 are listed in Table 2 below Voltage 230...

Page 12: ...de nut 1 45 cutting guide one 1 adjustable cutting guide two 2 adjustable cutting guide retaining knobs one 1 adjustable blade guard one 1 blade guard retaining screw one 1 MK 145 table stop one 1 bla...

Page 13: ...ng Screw Diamond Blade Installation STEP ACTION 1 Gear Shaft a Locate the flat sides of the Gear Shaft 2 Install Metal Inner Flange a Install the Metal Inner Flange onto the Gear Shaft b Rotate the Me...

Page 14: ...ter Basin Cover a Insert the three 3 Cover Retaining Tabs into the three 3 Cover Alignment Slots b Seat the Water Basin Cover on the MK 145 Adjustable Cutting Guide Installation NOTES 1 The Adjustable...

Page 15: ...llation STEP ACTION 1 Locate Table Stop Retaining Slots a Rotate the MK 145 onto the back end b Locate the Table Stop Retaining Slots 2 Install the Table Stop a Install the Table stop into the MK 145...

Page 16: ...ents listed in TABLE 1 on page 9 An extension power cord that is too small in wire gauge diameter or too long in length will cause the motor to overheat and could cause premature failure Use an approv...

Page 17: ...install the Water Basin Cover a Insert the three 3 Cover Retaining Tabs into the three 3 Cover Alignment Slots b Seat the Water Basin Cover on the MK 145 If an extension cord is used first verify it m...

Page 18: ...Tile a Position the tile against the Adjustable Cutting Guide 3 Set the Blade Guard a Set Blade Guard above the top of the tile 4 Turn on the MK 145 a Turn on the MK 145 b Verify Cooling Water Flow ar...

Page 19: ...Guide to the desired cut position c Retighten the Retaining Knobs 3 Set the Blade Guard a Set Blade Guard above the top of the Tile 4 Turn on the MK 145 a Turn on the MK 145 b Verify Cooling Water Flo...

Page 20: ...e against the edge of the tile will provide added support during the cut and will reduce the chance of being injured by sharp edges and chips 4 Placing the Tile a Place the tile onto the raised Cuttin...

Page 21: ...STEP ACTION DO NOT FORCE TOOL it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed 8 Cutting Tile a Feed the tile into the Diamond Blade with a steady even pressure forcing the t...

Page 22: ...m the power source b Unplug the MK 145 from the GCFI 3 Remove Water Basin Cover a Lift Water Basin Cover b Pull out on Water Basing Cover to remove 4 Empty Water Basin a Empty the contents of the Wate...

Page 23: ...operation as described in the THEORY SETUP ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION section 2 Position Adjustable Cutting Guide a Loosen the two 2 Retaining Knobs b Position the Adjustable Cutting Guide to cut a leng...

Page 24: ...Table Blade Slot from below 5 Verify Blade Seated a Verify the Blade is seated on the Gear Shaft b Verify Blade Directional Arrow matches the Directional Arrow on the Blade Guard NOTE Do not cross th...

Page 25: ...Verify Circuit Breaker at least 15 Amps If the circuit breaker is not 15 amps move the saw to a 15 amp circuit breaker and turn on saw If the circuit breaker is 15 amps go to step 4 4 Verify Circuit B...

Page 26: ...e blade to correct position If rotating correctly go to step 3 3 Ensure Blade Core Not Bent If the blade core is bent replace blade per the Diamond Blade Change out procedure of this manual If the bla...

Page 27: ...EXPLODED VIEW MK Diamond Products Inc Customer Service Department 800 421 5830 MK 145 Revision 09 04 Effective date September 23 2004 Page 27 EXPLODED VIEW and PARTS LIST...

Page 28: ...1 Switch 158303 2 Diagonal Cutting Guide 158304 3 Adjustable Cutting Guide 158305 4 Table Stop 158306 5 Motor Assembly 158307 6 Flange Assembly 158308 7 Blade Guard Assembly 158309 8 Cutting Table Cov...

Page 29: ...or Wet The choice of which type of blade to use depends on The requirements of the job The machine tool utilizing the diamond blade The preference of the operator In the case of DRY cutting the overw...

Page 30: ...te September 23 2004 Page 30 ACCESSORIES ORDERING and RETURN INSTRUCTIONS ACCESSORIES ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 158309 Blade Guard Assembly 2 158304 Diagonal Cutting Guide 3 158305 Adjustable Cutting...

Page 31: ...ond please observe the following NOTE All when returning items they must have been purchased within the previous twelve 12 months Have the Model Number of the saw Have the Serial Number of the saw Hav...

Page 32: ...armful chemicals include Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these e...

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