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SAW OPERATION
1.
Make sure you have read this manual completely before operating your saw.
2.
Make sure that there is sufficient water in the water pan to cover the inlet on the water pump, and that water
is being supplied to the saw blade before attempting to cut any material.
3.
Make sure your material is positioned properly on the saw table before beginning your cut. Feed your material
slowly into the blade.
DO NOT
force material. The blade will cut smoother and faster if these steps are followed.
4.
ALWAYS
practice
SAFETY FIRST
. Wear eye safety goggles, a dust mask and gloves when operating this saw.
Discard cracked, bent, chipped, or damaged blades.
SAW MAINTENANCE - TABLE/BLADE ALIGNMENT
WARNING: DO NOT SERVICE, CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THE SAW WITHOUT FIRST TURNING OFF THE MOTOR AND
UNPLUGGING THE SAW FROM ITS POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO
THE OPERATOR.
1.
“Truing” the Cutting Table may be required occasionally. The saw blade must be 90° to the “Tile Stop” on the
cutting table to prevent blade “binding” while cutting tile.
a. Use a carpenter’s square, held against the blade and against the “tile stop”, at the back of the cutting table.
b. If the two are not square (90°), loosen the hex head bolt on the left guide rail, and move the guide rail until
the blade and cutting table are exactly square.
c. Tighten the hex head bolt on the guide rail securely.
2.
For longest life and best performance, clean the saw after every use.
3.
Wipe off all exterior surfaces and keep the cutting table clean and free of tile chips and debris.
4.
Wipe off both the guide bars and the rollers on the cutting table.
5.
Place light machine oil on the guide bar to facilitate smooth travel of the linear guide assembly.
DO’s & DON’Ts FOR DIAMOND BLADES
DO’s
1.
Inspect blades daily for cracks or uneven wear. Discard cracked, chipped or bent blades!
2.
Always use manufacturer’s recommendation for matching the right blade with the right material being cut.
3.
Inspect the arbor shaft for uneven wear before mounting the blade.
4.
Always use blades with the correct arbor size on a compatible arbor shaft.
5.
Ensure the blade is mounted with the rotation arrow in the proper direction and is securely tightened with a
wrench.
6.
Always wear proper safety equipment at all times when operating the saw. Wear goggles and dust mask at all
times when operating saw.
7.
Periodically check the blade for cracks or bond fatigue.
8.
Always ensure a continuous flow of water on both sides of the blade before cutting any material.
DON’Ts
1.
Do not operate the saw without all safety guards in position.
2.
Do not operate the saw with blades larger or smaller than 10" (250mm).
3.
Do not cut dry with blades marked “Use Wet.”
4.
Do not exceed maximum RPMs recommended by the blade manufacturer.
5.
Do not force the material into the blade. Let the blade cut at its own speed.
6.
Do not cut material not recommended by the blade manufacturer.
7.
Do not use “open” blades, such as segmented, turbo, or wood saw blades in this saw. Severe bodily injury
and damage to your saw can occur.
DIAMOND BLADES
1.
Use 10" diameter continuous rim wet diamond blades in this saw.
2.
Arbor holes of
5
⁄
8
" diameter will fit this saw.
3.
DO NOT
use segmented blades, “turbo” blades, wood sawing blades, blades with openings, or any other
cutting devices in this tile saw. Severe bodily injury, and damage to the saw can occur.
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