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viii.  SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES FOR TILE SAW

1.  Use  safety  equipment  -  wear  safety  approved

hearing, eye, head and respirator protection.

2.  Read  and  understand  the  symbol  definitions

contained in this manual.

3. Read  and  understand  all  warnings  and

instructions on the machine.

4.  Read  all  safety  materials  and  instructions  that

accompany  any  blade  or  accessory  used  with

this machine.

5. Establish a training program for all operations

of this machine.

6.  Always  provide  a  copy  of  this  manual  to  the

equipment  user.  If  you  need  extra  copies 

call  our  Customer  Service  Department  at 

1-800-969-5561.

7.  Always  select  a  diamond  blade  according  to

the  manufacturers  recommendation  suitable

for  the  material  to  be  cut.  Never  use  a  blade

having a maximum operating speed lower than

the  “No  load  R.P.M.”  marked  on  the  tool

nameplate.  Do  not  operate  any  saw  without

safety guards in place or with a blade diameter

larger than the maximum saw blade capacity.

8. Before mounting a blade on the saw clean and

inspect  the  arbor  shaft,  blade  flanges  and  the

diamond blade for uneven wear or damage. If

it appears to be damaged, 

Do not operate the

tool.

Have  it  serviced  by  a  qualified  service

technician.

9. Before  each  use  of  the  saw,  inspect  the

diamond  blade  for  hairline  fatigue  cracks.  If

such  a  crack  or  flaw  is  evident,  discard  the

blade. 

Using  a  damaged  blade  may  cause

injury to the operator or others.

10. Be sure that the blade arbor hole matches the

blade  adapter  flange  supplied  with  the  saw.

Use  only  blade  adapter  flanges  that  came  on

your  saw.  Never  use  damaged  or  worn  blade

adapter flanges.

11. 

Installing the blade, 

install the blade with the

arrow  pointing  the  same  direction  as  the

rotation of the arbor shaft or the arrow on the

blade guard. Be sure to tighten the blade shaft

arbor  nut  with  the  wrench  provided.

Be careful not to over tighten.

12. Check that the blade tracks near the center of

the channel in the main table, and that the table

moves freely from front to back. 

13. Sometimes  the  material  being  cut  is  not

abrasive  enough  to  expose  new  diamonds  on

the blade. If the blade is not sharpened, it will

rub  against  the  surface  resulting  in  heat  build

up in the core. To prevent this, it is necessary

to  dress  the  blade.  To  dress  the  blade  simply

cut  something  that  is  very  abrasive  such  as  a

piece  of  cement  block.  Indications  that  the

blade needs dressing includes:

•  The  diamond  in  the  matrix  appear  shiny

because they are worn flat.

•  The  blade  stops  cutting  or  noticeably

slows down.

Blade dressing stones are available from your local Pearl

Warehouse.

14. Before using the saw fill the water tub enough

to submerge the water pump with clean water

only.  Replenish  as  necessary  and  clean  the

water  tub  frequently.  Do  not  operate  a  wet

cutting  blade  without  adequate  water  flow  to

both  sides  of  the  blade.  Never  run  the  pump

dry.

15.  When  cutting,  always  hold  the  material  firmly

lying flat, supported by the main table with one

edge resting against the main table backstop.

The dust generated by cutting

of tile, marble, stone, bricks etc. can be injurious

to your health. Always operate machinery in well

ventilated areas and provide proper dust removal.

Always wear a dust mask approved for respiratory

protection against these types of dusts and mists.

For your own safety and the

safety of others do not attempt to operate this saw

until you have read and understand the general

safety rules for all power tools and the following

additional safety precaution unique to this saw.

WARNING!

WARNING!

Not dressing the blade

frequently or setting the blade too high will cause

it to grab the tile possibly causing injury to the

operator and the saw. Setting the blade depth too

low will cause it to cut into the main table that

may result in injury.

WARNING!

Summary of Contents for PA-7R TILE SAW

Page 1: ...uld record the Serial Number of your Tile Saw on this Owner s Operator s Manual and on the Warranty Card The Warranty Card must be sent back with all the required pertinent information for the warranty to take effect Covered by one or more of the following US Patents 6 080 041 6 119 676 6 272 990 6 460 533 and D458 282 Pearl Abrasive Co TILE SAW REV 3 RENTAL ...

Page 2: ...tiOn and OperatiOn 6 vii prOper Blade use 8 viii saFe Operating praCtiCes FOr tile saw 9 ix grOunding instruCtiOns 10 x Care and MaintenanCe 12 xi eleCtriCal MOtOr speCiFiCatiOns 14 xii replaCeMent parts list 15 xiii trOuBlesHOOting 18 xiv aCCessOries and parts 18 xv tHe rigHt Blades dOes tHe rigHt JOB 19 xvi HOw tO Order parts 19 page ...

Page 3: ...act resistant lenses they are not safety glasses Use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty and ear protectors plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation 13 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 14 Maintain tools in top condition Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Inspect ...

Page 4: ...nect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges 23 Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces For example pipes radiators ranges and refrigerator enclosures 24 Outdoor use extension cords When tool is used outdoors use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked 25 Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate tool w...

Page 5: ...urface while the ball bearing wheels and rollers ensure smooth effortless movement RULER GUIDE The guide allows convenient measurements and promotes precision cuts TABLE RETENTION DEVICE The device secures the cutting table when transporting the saw WATER PUMP A high output water pump provides sufficient water flow to cool the blade PA 7R TILE SAW MOTOR MAX BLADE CAPACITY CUTTING LENGTH CUTTING DE...

Page 6: ...and use the other hand to tighten the nut with the universal wrench Make certain the flanges are pressed flush against the blade and that the nut is firmly tightened but do not over tighten 5 Loosen blade guard adjustment knob lower the blade guard and retighten the knob WARNING Only use 7 blades on this saw Setting a smaller blade may cause the blade to grab the material being cut possibly causin...

Page 7: ...p guide can be used for 45º and 90º cuts from both the left and right side 2 After the rip guide is positioned for the desired cut place material flat against the rip guide and the ruler guide 3 Now you are ready to make your cut 1 Remove threaded knob from the end of the rip guide with the horizontal groove and insert it into the other end with the diagonal grooves 2 Position the rip guide along ...

Page 8: ...ith a wrench DONT S Do not operate the saw without safety guards in position Do not operate the saw with blades larger or smaller than 7 Do not cut dry with blades marked Use Wet Do not exceed manufacturer s recommended maximum RPM Do not force blade into material Let blade cut at its own speed DO S In addition to the following always follow wet recommendations Use appropriate blade for material b...

Page 9: ...or nut with the wrench provided Be careful not to over tighten 12 Check that the blade tracks near the center of the channel in the main table and that the table moves freely from front to back 13 Sometimes the material being cut is not abrasive enough to expose new diamonds on the blade If the blade is not sharpened it will rub against the surface resulting in heat build up in the core To prevent...

Page 10: ...tor Know how to stop the machine quickly in case of an emergency A B Figure 5 C GFCI plug Grounding pin Cover of grounded outlet box Metal Screw Grounding Means Lug ix GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Grounding pin 1 Always use the included GFCI plug 2 In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current reducing the risk of electric shock This tool i...

Page 11: ...re plugging it back into the receptacle Do not reconnect the fuse or circuit breaker until the receptacle is dry 9 Extension Cords Always use the extension cord included with the saw If an additional extension cord is needed use only a cord that is intended for outdoor use These extension cords are identified by the marking Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances store indoors while not in use ...

Page 12: ...ircuit breaker cuts the power supply the machine must be inspected by an authorized dealer prior to use CLEANING After every use of the machine Remove dirty water from container Remove dirt and mud from the bottom of the container Rinse the immersion pump with fresh water to prevent the water pump from clogging with residual dirt After wet cleaning and before using the machine again Connect the ma...

Page 13: ...straight edge move the table towards the rear of the saw and then back Apply just enough force to prevent the straight edge from moving due to table vibrations but not enough to prevent the blade from displacing the straight edge Observe any gaps that may appear between the straight edge and blade or between the straight edge and ruler guide A gap exceeding the allowed tolerance means that the tab...

Page 14: ...g freely about the bolt see figure 10 Do this for both flat roller plates 2 Hold the table against the rails The flat rollers should reposition themselves to maintain contact with the rails If the table is not perpendicular to the blade lift the right side of the table instead to obtain the proper angle A square tool will be required to confirm the angle Tighten the bolts Check the table for play ...

Page 15: ...8 Leaf spring PA00008 9 Ball handle PA00009 10 Pin head PA00010 11 M22 Internal C clip PA00011 12 M8 x 1 25 x 30L Socket head bolt PA00012 13 608 LLU radial bearing PA00013 14 M8 x 1 25 x 35L Hex bolt PA00014 15 M8 x 1 25 nut PA00015 16 M8 narrow washer PA00016 17 M4 x 0 7 x 8L Cross screw PA00017 18 M4 x 0 7 Nylon nut PA00018 19 M8 x 1 25 x 20L socket head hex bolt PA00019 20 M8 Spring washer PA0...

Page 16: ... 16 pa 7r MOtOr asseMBlY 14 6 8 18 19 20 27 16 32 29 30 12 13 24 33 39 9 42 15 36 35 17 21 7 36 40 28 38 2 39 43 24 41 37 17 21 5 11 34 4 1 23 22 25 10 37 36 44 37 21 17 45 46 ...

Page 17: ...lat point set screw PA00055 34 D35 d15 Radial bearing 6202 LLB PA00056 35 M4 x 8L Cross tapping screw PA00057 36 M4 x 5L Countersunk tapping cross screw PA00058 37 M4 x 20L Cross tapping screw PA00059 38 Gasket PA00060 39 M4 x 1 25 Acorn nut PA00061 40 20A 125V 12A 250V Toggle switch CX38085 41 7 blade 42 M8 x 1 25 Nut PA00062 43 5 8 11 UNC Nut PA00063 44 Motor fan cover assembly PA00064 45 Water ...

Page 18: ...DURING OPERATION Check to see that the circuit you are using is not overloaded with lights or other equipment The fuse or circuit breaker may not have sufficient capacity use 20 amp power If you are using an extension cord check the extension cord table to be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current this product will draw See Page 14 for electric cord reference EXCESSIVE VIBRATION Check to see...

Page 19: ...inal invoice s 3 Freight charges must be assumed by sender 4 Returning goods are subject to a 15 handling charge to cover our cost of repacking and restocking All Prices are subject to change without notice Disclaimer Pearl Abrasive Co reserves the right to make changes or improvements on its products without incurring an additional obligation including any obligation to make corresponding changes...

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