QEP TORQUE MASTER XT, Owner'S Manual

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Please do not try to service this machine on
your own .
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts . Most plastics are susceptible to damage
from various types of commercial solvents
and may be damaged by their use . Use clean
cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc .
DO NOT AT ANY TIME
LET BRAkE FLUIDS, GASOLINE, PETROLEUM-
BASED PRODUCTS, PENETRATING OILS, ETC.
COME IN CONTACT WITH PLASTIC PARTS.
THEY CONTAIN CHEMICALS THAT CAN
DAMAGE, WEAkEN OR DESTROY PLASTIC.
1 .
always
clean the tile saw after each use
and store it in a dry location .
2 .
always
wipe off all exterior surfaces
and keep the cutting table clean and free of
all debris .
3 .
always
check the blade for cracks or
damage BEFORE each use .
4 .
always
store the cord in the compartment
underneath the saw after each use .
diamOnd BLadeS
• Use only 4 in. (100 mm) continuous rim
diamond blades with a 5/8" arbor opening in
this saw . Failure to do so may result in severe
bodily injury and damage to the saw .
• The diamond blade that comes with this saw
will cut ceramic tile . Due to the hardness of
some hard tiles including porcelain, slate
and stone, purchasing a blade specifically
designed to cut these hard tiles, will speed
up the cutting time required . IMPORTANT:
Always let the blade cut at its own speed,
moving the material slowly into the blade . Do
not force the material being cut .
diamOnd BLade dO’S & dOn’tS
1 . DO inspect blades daily for cracks or uneven
wear . Discard cracked, chipped or bent
blades!
2 . DO use manufacturer’s recommendation for
matching the right blade with the right material
being cut .
3 . DO inspect the arbor shaft for uneven wear
before mounting the blade .
4 . DO use blades with the correct arbor size on
a compatible arbor shaft .
5 . DO ensure the blade is mounted with the
rotation arrow in the proper direction and is
securely tightened with a wrench .
6 . DO wear proper safety equipment at
all times when operating the saw . Wear
goggles and dust mask at all times when
operating saw .
7 . DO periodically check the blade for cracks
or bond fatigue .
8 . DO ensure that blade is traveling through
water reservoir for wet cutting .
1 . DO NOT operate the saw without all safety
guards in position .
2 . DO NOT operate the saw with blades larger
or smaller than recommended .
3 . DO NOT use blades not recommended for
wet cuts .
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 .
TROUBLESHOOTING
OVerHeatinG OF SaW:
1 . Turn saw off and let it rest until motor is cool
to the touch .
2 . Check and clean the ventilation slots,
removing blockage and dirt .
3 . A thermal protector has been added to the
motor to make sure that the machine will be
tripped when the saw overheats . This will
prevent the motor from burning out . Therefore,
please turn the machine off to let it cool down
before re-starting the saw .
tHe SaW dOeS nOt Start:
1 . Check that power cord is properly
plugged in .
2 . Check outlet power source and circuit
breaker .
3 . Check that Ul -listed extension cord is in
working order if used
Q.e.P. CUStOmer SerViCe:
1-866-435-8665