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BX-4

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Page 1: ...s equipment Enter the Serial Number of your new saw in the space below The Serial Number is located on the left side of the blade guard SERIAL NUMBER NOTE For your 1 one year warranty to be effective complete the warranty card including the Serial Number and mail it in as soon as possible 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 4 3 2 1 14 04 2015 Revision 112 U S Patent No 7 284 547 7 159 586 and 6 687 972 ...

Page 2: ...BX 4 2 BX 4 2 NOTES ...

Page 3: ...ckaging Instructions Authorized Service Centers INTRODUCTION We at MK Diamond want to congratulate you on selecting the BX 4 Brick Saw We are certain that you will be pleased with your purchase MK Diamond takes pride in producing the finest products in the industry Operated correctly your BX 4 should provide you with years of quality service This owners manual contains information necessary to ope...

Page 4: ... by the word NOTE as in the example below NOTE Equipment and or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND HAZARD SYMBOLS In order to prevent injury the following safety precautions and symbols should be followed at all times Safety Precautions KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form a habit of checking to see that keys and...

Page 5: ...IES Consult the owner s manual for recommended accessories Using improper accessories may increase the risk of per sonal or by stander injury NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL Serious injury could occur if a power tool is tipped or if a cutting tool is unintentionally contacted CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before using a power tool check for damaged parts A guard or any other part that is damaged should be caref...

Page 6: ...rystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber For further information consult the following sources http www osha gov SLTC silicacrystalline index html http www oehha org prop65 out_of_date 6022kLstA html Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to thes...

Page 7: ...only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately WARNING This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one shown in Sketch A of Figure 1 The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Sketch A of FIGURE 1 A temporary adapter...

Page 8: ...cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the product Do not use damaged exten sion cords Examine extension cords before using and replace if damaged Do not abuse extension cords and do not yank on any cord to disconnect Keep cords away from heat and sharp edges Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnection the product form the extension cord To ...

Page 9: ...de guard immediately Part 164202 Part 170480 Scan for manuals WARNING This equipment may produce dust or mists containing crystalline silica Silica is a basic component of masonry concrete and other materials Repeated and or substantial inhalation can cause serious or fatal respiratory diseases including silicosis Respirable crystalline silica is listed by California and other authorities as a sub...

Page 10: ...of masonry types including cinder block slump stone block wall brick paver brick concrete block and cylinders roofing tile marble granite decorative rock or almost any other non ferrous material NOTE The BX 4 is not designed to cut plastic or ferrous metals material Spring Assisted Cutting Head The BX 4 is designed with a spring assisted Cutting Head to allow for easier step cutting The Cutting He...

Page 11: ...o the dealer where it was purchased This warranty DOES NOT cover normal wear or damage resulting from operator abuse In no event shall MK Diamond Products Inc be liable for consequential damages arising out of the failure of any product if operated improperly MK Diamond Products may act as a warranty station for motor engine repairs based on an individual agreement with the manufacturer This warra...

Page 12: ...Table Lock to engage or disengage pin into or out of notches in the Side Rail for transportation or operation ASSEMBLY Follow the assembly instructions to prepare your BX 4 for operation 1 MOVABLE CUTTING TABLE INSTALLATION Identify front side of Cutting Table 5 Seat Roller Wheels 6 of the Movable Cutting Table within the guide rails Verify correct seating and ease of Cutting Table movement See Ma...

Page 13: ...nch 4 counter clockwise Remove Retaining Screw and Outer Flange Seat Blade 5 on Inner Flange 6 Verify rotation direction of blade Hold Shaft Wrench 3 stationary Rotate Blade Wrench 4 clockwise Install Retaining Screw 8 and Outer Flange 7 tighten NOTE When installing the Retaining Screw do not cross thread and DO NOT over tighten the screw 2 Motor Shaft 1 3 6 3 4 5 8 7 4 ...

Page 14: ... in TABLE 1 on page 8 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 approved Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Do not cover the motor vents as this could lead to motor overheating PORTABLE GENERATOR If using a portable generator to provide power ensure the generator meets the foll...

Page 15: ... excessive grooves Ensure that the Movable Cutting Table 3 moves freely See Maintenance Section if problems arise Inspect other areas for damage including the Frame Assembly 4 Motor Mount Assembly 5 Handle and Cord Assembly 6 and Table Assembly 7 If the Diamond Blade shows signs of fatigue cracking replace the blade before starting work NOTE In order to avoid breaker tripping a 20 amp circuit brea...

Page 16: ...elease button 3 to unlock trigger Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI into the BX 4 Plug the GFCI into a power source If an extension cord is used first verify it meets the re quirements of TABLE 1 page 8 Plug the BX 4 into the extension cord plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Finally plug the GFCI into the power source in that order SETUP ADJUSTMENT OP...

Page 17: ... knob 1 clockwise to tighten 2 CUTTING SETUP Set the Adjustable Cutting Guide 1 Identify the Ruler Stop 2 Set the edge of the Cutting Guide to the desired cut length on the Ruler Stop Position your masonry piece by setting it against the Adjustable Cutting Guide 1 and Ruler Stop 2 DO NOT FORCE the blade to cut It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed CAUTION 1 2 1 ...

Page 18: ... 2 Step cut setup Depress Trigger 1 to start depress lock button 2 to lock trigger in place if desired Hold 3 work in position Step cut push stroke Using the Handle 4 lower the Cutting Head 1 4 1 2 inch during the push stroke Push the Casting Table 5 away from you Step cut pull stroke Using the Handle 4 lower the Cutting Head an additional 1 4 1 2 inch during the pull stroke Pull the Casting Table...

Page 19: ...f desired Position work 1 below the Blade Hold Cutting Table 2 stationary Using the Handle 3 lower the Cutting Head to begin cutting Using the Handle 3 continue to lower the Cutting Head until the cut is complete When the cut is complete release the Trigger Switch Allow the Blade to stop before removing work Using the Handle 3 to raise the Cutting Head 1 3 2 Cutting Head ...

Page 20: ...on Fine adjustments can be made by turning depth control screw Tighten Tri Knob 3 to hold Cutting Head in position Hold work in position depress trigger to start motor Depress lock button 3 to hold trigger if desired Slowly push the Table towards the Blade to begin cutting Continue to push work into the Blade until the cut is complete Unlock the Trigger Switch Allow the Blade to stop moving before...

Page 21: ... the Locked Cutting Head method Loosen the knob 1 and remove the Adjustable Cutting Guide 2 Reposition the Adjustable Cutting Guide 2 by aligning it at 45 degrees to slots on the Ruler Stop 3 Position masonry work 4 against the Adjustable Cutting Guide 2 and Ruler Stop 3 Set Depth Control 5 lock cutting head with knob 6 See Page 20 Hold the masonry work in position Lock the trigger switch 1 2 2 3 ...

Page 22: ...cut Continue to push the masonry work into the Blade until the cut is complete Unlock the Trigger Switch Allow the Blade to stop before removing the work CAUTION SETUP ADJUSTMENT OPERATION DO NOT FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed Lock Button ...

Page 23: ...ll the Foam Filter into the Filter Cap Align the Filter Cap Retaining Hole with the Spacer Pins 3 Push the Filter Cap 1 onto the Spacer Pins to seat onto Motor Clean the Movable Cutting Table Roller Wheels and Guide Rails Clean build up of debris from Splash Curtain Clean the remainder of the BX 4 with a clean cloth Always wear eye protection when using compressed air Disconnect unit from power su...

Page 24: ...Lubricate the Cutting Head Torsion Spring Lubricate the Movable Cutting Table Roller Wheels Guide Rails 2 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE The following should be performed monthly Items should be lubricated as directed Clean and lubricate Inner Flange 1 and Motor Shaft Clean and lubricate the Blade Retaining Screw 2 Check Roller Wheels 3 and Guide Rails 4 for wear or damage 1 2 3 4 Spring Wheel 4 Guide Rail ...

Page 25: ...up Adjustment and Operation section Position Dressing Stick against Table Back stop Note the Ruler measurement markings Set the Adjustable Cutting Guide to cut 1 16 inch strips Ruler Stop to cut off approx 1 16 inch strip Position the Dressing Stick 1 against the Adjustable Cutting Guide and Ruler Stop Hold the Dressing Stick 1 in position Depress the Trigger to start lock if desired Lower the Cut...

Page 26: ...n the Inner Flange 4 under Blade Guard and onto Motor Shaft Note the indicated rotation direction Install Outer Flange 2 and Retaining Screw 1 Hold Shaft Wrench 3 stationary Rotate and tighten Retaining Screw 1 clockwise NOTE When installing the Retaining Screw do not cross thread and DO NOT over tighten the screw Disconnect the tool before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades bi...

Page 27: ... the Roller Wheel counter clockwise with 3 16 hex key wrench to remove Prepare for installation of new Roller Wheels by cleaning the Roller Wheel holes Install Wheel Washer assembly into Movable Cutting Table Using a 1 2 inch wrench rotate the Roller Wheels counter clockwise to install Roller Wheel Retaining Nut NOTE When installing the Retaining Bolt Do Not cross thread and DO NOT over tighten th...

Page 28: ...ough the piece instead of performing a smooth cut MK Diamond Part 156427 Place Movable Cutting Table on work bench with Roller Wheels facing upwards Using a Phillips Screwdriver remove the two Protective Wooden Strip Retaining Screws Replace worn Strip with new Protective Wooden Strip Secure with two Retaining Screw with Phillip Screwdriver Install Movable Cutting Table See Setup Adjustment and Op...

Page 29: ...all carbon dust and fragments Align a new Motor Brush with the Brush Housing Insert the new Motor Brush Replace the Motor Brush Cap Using the screwdriver rotate clockwise to secure in place Using this same method install a new Motor Brush on the other side of the Motor MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Disconnect the tool before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades bits cutters and the...

Page 30: ...ify that the circuit breaker is not tripped If breaker is tripped reset once and attempt to restart If circuit is not tripped proceed to Step E Step E Verify source voltage is 115 volts If circuit is not 115 volts change the circuit If circuit is 115 volts contact place of purchase or MK Diamond 800 421 5830 Verify the Lockable Switch is unlocked and the saw is dis connected from the power source ...

Page 31: ...er rotation If rotation is not correct reposition the Blade If rotation is correct proceed to Step C Step C Ensure the Blade core is not bent If core is bent change Blade If core is not bent proceed to Step D Step D Verify the correct Blade is being used of the material Contact the place of purchase or MK Diamond 800 421 5830 for additional assistance MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 32: ... are clean If dirty clean the rails If clean proceed to Step B Step B Check for Roller Wheel 2 damage If damaged replace the Roller Wheels If not damaged proceed to Step C Step C Verify the correct Blade is being used of the material Contact the place of purchase or MK Diamond 800 421 5830 for additional assistance 2 1 ...

Page 33: ...p B Drop filter into the water tank Ensure the filter is sitting on the bottom of the tank Step C Screw cap 5 onto the water tank Step D Push other end of tube into push to connect coupling 6 NOTE A full tank of water will last about 2 1 2 hours at continous operation Step E Push pump switch 7 to ON position NOTE I ON O OFF Step F Depress trigger switch to start motor misting pump Mist should be s...

Page 34: ... Step C Remove 2 retaining rings which hold nozzles in place from the inner side of blade guard Step D Loosen nozzles by rotating counter clockwise Step E Install new nozzles Push fittings thru holes in the blade guard secure fittings by reinstalling retaining rings from the inner side Step F Re install tube cover 1 Secure tube cover with phillip screws Disconnect unit from power supply CAUTION 1 ...

Page 35: ...e tubes from both ends of pump Visually inspect tube condition Replace tubes if necessary Step D Re connect electric terminals tubes to pump Step E Secure tubes with tube clamps Step F Position hold pump in the Cutting Head with Pump Cover 1 Secure all screws Bent or kinked tubes may prevent free flow of water and may shorten pump life CAUTION MISTING SYSTEM OPERATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING C...

Page 36: ...water intake filter Ensure filter is free of excess debris water in container is clean Step D Ensure tubing is undamaged free of kinks or sharp bends Step E Check tubing connectors to ensure tubing is fully inserted in connector Step F Check Pump to ensure it is operating properly If not contact MK Diamond MISTING SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 37: ...BX 4 37 BRICK SAW ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 38: ...BX 4 38 ASSEMBLY FINAL WITHOUT MISTING COMPONENTS 29 28 31 1 8 11 9 10 20 7 4 5 15 14 12 16 13 19 18 27 26 25 2 3 30 6 21 22 23 24 17 32 ...

Page 39: ...G N I R P S 0 6 6 4 6 1 4 1 4 G N I R P S R E C A P S 1 6 6 4 6 1 5 1 1 H R N O I S R O T G N I R P S 2 6 7 4 6 1 6 1 17 164787 SCREW SOC SET M5x16mm 1 18 164775 SCREW SOC HD CAP M6x25mm 1 2 7 M T A L F R E H S A W 3 0 8 4 6 1 9 1 20 164789 SCREW FLAT HD PHIL M6x13mm 4 1 R E T A W N A P 4 3 6 4 6 1 1 2 1 N I A R D G U L P 8 5 8 9 5 1 2 2 1 E L B A T Y S S A 3 3 2 6 6 1 3 2 1 E D I U G P I R Y S S ...

Page 40: ...BX 4 40 ASSEMBLY CUTTING HEAD 24 4 5 10 13 1 3 7 14 26 25 11 12 6 23 8 9 15 22 21 16 17 18 20 19 6 14 28 2 27 7 ...

Page 41: ...A P W E R C S 8 7 7 4 6 1 1 1 1 E L B A C P M A L C 9 5 7 4 6 1 2 1 1 D R O C R E W O P D L E I H S 4 1 3 6 6 1 3 1 14 166232 MOTOR ACCESSORIES 1 1 R E N N I E G N A L F 6 0 1 8 5 1 5 1 1 R O T O M P A C 7 7 8 7 5 1 6 1 2 R E T L I F R E C A P S 9 7 8 7 5 1 7 1 1 R E T L I F 9 2 7 7 5 1 8 1 1 R E T L I F P A C 8 7 8 7 5 1 9 1 2 2 1 1 x 8 G N I P P A T F L E S B M O C D H N A P W E R C S 7 5 1 8 5 ...

Page 42: ...5 2 12 4 3 1 7 8 6 P 166236 5 4 1 2 7 3 6 Y T Q N O I T P I R C S E D R E B M U N T R A P O N M E T I 1 R O T O M r 1 0 8 7 5 1 1 1 R E N N I E G N A L F 5 0 1 8 5 1 2 1 0 1 M R E H S A W 4 3 1 6 6 1 3 1 m m 0 2 x 0 1 M P A C D H X E H W E R C S 2 7 2 2 5 1 4 2 m m 7 1 H C N E R W 3450 5 1 5 2 R O T O M H S U R B 8 2 2 6 6 1 6 7 166229 CAP MOTOR BRUSH 2 MOTOR ACCESSORIES P 166232 Y T Q N O I T P I...

Page 43: ...T FRAME Y T Q N O I T P I R C S E D R E B M U N T R A P O N M E T I 1 T F E L E M A R F 9 4 6 4 6 1 1 1 T R O P P U S L I A R E T A L P 2 2 7 4 6 1 2 7 L I A R F F O D N A T S 1 5 6 4 6 1 3 1 L E E T S L I A R 0 5 6 4 6 1 4 7 m m 0 2 x 5 M P A C D H C O S W E R C S 4 7 7 4 6 1 5 1 L A C I T R E V T F E L T R O P P U S 5 5 6 4 6 1 6 1 T R O P P U S L I A R E T A L P 7 5 6 4 6 1 7 4 m m 5 2 x 6 M P ...

Page 44: ... I 1 E L B A T 6 3 6 4 6 1 1 1 E B A T E C N E F 7 3 6 4 6 1 2 4 m m 6 1 x 6 M L I H P D H N A P W E R C S 2 7 7 4 6 1 3 4 R E L L O R L E E H W 0 9 0 3 3 1 4 1 D O O W P I R T S 1 4 6 4 6 1 5 2 4 M T X E K C O L H T O O T R E H S A W 7 9 7 4 6 1 6 2 m m 0 2 x 4 M D O O W W E R C S 6 9 7 4 6 1 7 1 E D I U G N I P 0 6 7 4 6 1 8 1 K C O L E L B A T T I K 9 3 2 6 6 1 9 ASSY TABLE 6 8 9 5 1 4 7 2 3 P ...

Page 45: ... R E H S A W 7 0 0 5 6 1 0 1 2 m m 8 x 4 M L I H P D H N A P W E R C S 6 0 0 5 6 1 1 1 1 11 10 4 6 8 7 9 3 2 5 3 9 5 166195 RING E RETAINING 9mm 2 A47000090000 10 165007 WASHER FLAT M4 2 A35010410010 11 165006 SCREW PAN HD PHIL M4x8mm 2 A10001040100 ITEM NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY VENDOR PART NUMBER 1 164703 COVER PLASTIC TUBE 1 260515000 2 164704 TUBING PVC 1 4x3 16x3 55 1 260516000 3 164702 ...

Page 46: ...E R U Y L O P G N I B U T 5 0 0 5 6 1 4 1 8 3 x 8 3 T C E N N O C O T H S U P G N I L P U O C 4 0 0 5 6 1 5 1 1 5 x 4 1 x 8 3 C V P G N I B U T 2 9 6 4 6 1 6 1 2 1 1 x 8 3 x 2 1 C V P G N I B U T 1 0 0 5 6 1 7 1 R E T L I F 1 9 6 4 6 1 8 1 T E M M O R G 3 0 0 5 6 1 9 1 R E T A W R E N I A T N O C 2 0 0 5 6 1 0 1 1 N W O H S T O N T E E H S N O I T C U R T S N I 1 1 0 5 6 1 1 1 1 N W O H S T O N R ...

Page 47: ...ements of the job The machine tool utilizing the diamond blade The preference of the operator In the case of DRY cutting the overwhelming popularity and quantity of hand held saws and the flexible nature of MK Diamond blades to professionally handle most ceramic masonry stone and concrete materials make the DRY cutting blade a very attractive tool When using a DRY blade the user must be aware of d...

Page 48: ... 7 8 157957 157944 231276 133090 156427 157729 152610 162771 MK BX10 Dry Cutting 14 Segmented Blade MK BX30 Dry Cutting 14 Segmented Block Blade Adjustable Cutting Guide Roller Wheel Protective Wooden Strip Motor Air Filter Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter BX 4 Stand Stand contains Owner s Manual ...

Page 49: ...nths Have the Model Number of the saw Have the Serial Number of the saw Have the location of where the saw was purchased Have the date when the saw was purchased Contact Customer Service for approval to return the item s Obtain a Returned Goods Number RGA authorizing the return Follow the packaging instructions in the following section Ensure your item s are prepaid to the destination For returned...

Page 50: ...r masonry products and Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber 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 WARNING MK DIAMOND PRODUCTS INC 1315...

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