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Read safety and operating instructions carefully before operating the 

saw for the 

 rst time.  Retain manual for future reference.

ATTENTION!

Owner’s Manual

Keep for your records

Wet tile saw

R1040

Summary of Contents for R1040

Page 1: ...Read safety and operating instructions carefully before operating the saw for the first time Retain manual for future reference ATTENTION Owner s Manual Keep for your records Wet tile saw R1040 ...

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Page 3: ...ognized Any changes including changes in the performance or behavior of the machine must be reported to the supervisor If necessary stop the ma chine at once and secure it M In the case of a malfunction stop the machine imme diately and secure it Fix the problem as soon as pos sible N To stop and start the machine follow the operating in structions and observe any indicator lights O Keep out of re...

Page 4: ...avior of the machine must be reported to the supervisor If necessary stop the machine at once and secure it In the case of a malfunction stop the machine immediately and secure it Fix the problem as soon as possible For starting and stopping the machine follow the operating instruction steps and observe any indicator lights if applicable Before switching the machine on make sure that the to be act...

Page 5: ... assembly of the saw Remove the carton box cover by lifting the upper cover Locate the accessory box and open it Obtain the two lifting handles and install one on each end of the saw Install it in the side furthest from the post Loosen the lock knob on top of the cutting head Deploy the stand legs by following the folded leg assembly section Install the side extension table side splash guard and b...

Page 6: ...15 V 60 Hz 3200 RPM 10 in blade for 5 8 in arbors 40 in Diagonal cut 28 in tile Length 56 4 in Width 22 in Height 23 in Max Blade Capacity Specifications Dimensions do not include extension tables and drip trays Position Lock Cutting Head Rubber Matted Cutting Table Blade Capacity of 10 enhances Cutting Capacity Splash Guard reduce swater waste Powerful 1 1 2HP Induction Motor cuts larger cuts lar...

Page 7: ...ob Repeat steps 2 4 as required to the remaining legs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 It is recommended that adjusting the folding leg be done by at least two people Remove the detachable wheel assembly and stow it on the frame Shift the cutting head away from the end of the frame where the leg is being adjusted Tighten the cutting head carriage knob to hold the head in place Loosen the knob that is locking the l...

Page 8: ...sure the blade rotation arrow matches the clockwise rotation of the saw blade shaft Install the blade clamping flange Re tighten the cutting shaft nut Block the cutting shaft from turning while tightening the nut Disconnect the power plug before installing the blade onto the blade shaft WARNING Setting the blade too low may damage the cutting table and if set too high the blade may grab the materi...

Page 9: ...emove the two wire caps to disconnect the wires Replace the old capacitor with the new capacitor and reattach the wires using the same wire caps Close the capacitor cover and make sure the rubber gasket is properly in place so no water can seep into the housing Disconnect the power plug before servicing the motor Install the side table and splash guard as shown in the illustration to the side Fast...

Page 10: ...the power switch housing 1 2 3 Remove the water level tube from the plastic bag Insert the thin end of the tube into the rear hole next to the water pump as shown in the illustration Fill the water tray with water A tube at the rear end of the saw filters the debris from the water produced during the cutting operation Debris settles in the water tray while the water is allowed to pass through the ...

Page 11: ...he components of your saw the machine has been properly set up the bucket or water tray is filled with water and the electrical connection is established in accordance with the relevant safety regulations you may now begin with the cutting operation Before you start operation open the water shut off valve 3 4 During the operation the user must stand in front side of the saw pulling on one of the t...

Page 12: ...ly and uniformly pull the head along the guide rail and across the workpiece Slowly return the cutting head to the original starting position and turn off the motor The handling of long or partial cuts can be made using the plunge cutting method In this case the cutting head will not be set to a fixed cutting depth clearance while performing a cut The cutting head is freely movable during seesaw c...

Page 13: ...e bench saw is equipped with a hinged guide rail that allows the user to make accurate miter cuts To pivot the guide rail lightly loosen the knobs at both ends of the saw Set the rail to the desired angle by using both hands to firmly hold the rail and rotating it While still holding the rail at the desired angle tighten each knob WARNING Turn off the saw before pivoting the guide rail Do not atte...

Page 14: ...rs up to 10 Saw blades with larger diameters must NOT be installed on the saw Choose the correct type of saw blade for the material to be cut and the required cutting depth The recommended cutting depth is 1 4 below the cutting table surface The cutting clearance has been fixed from original design Setting the blade too low may damage the cutting table and if set too high the blade may grab the ma...

Page 15: ...een White Black Ground to Switch Box It is recommended that a 15 amp circuit be used while operating this saw This will prevent any loss of power or interruption Always plug saw as close as possible to the power source while operating This will allow you to receive optimum electricity WARNING To avoid permanent motor damage you must use the correct extension cord Never use more than one extension ...

Page 16: ...he correct direction Secure the blade to the arbor with a wrench Use proper safety equipment when operating the saw Periodically check the blade for cracks or bond fatigue Always have continuous flow of water on both sides of blade Do not operate the saw without safety guards in position Do no operate the saw with blades larger than 10 Do not cut dry with blades marked Use Wet Do not exceed manufa...

Page 17: ... baldes User proper safety equipment when operating the saw In addition to the following always follow wet recommen dations Do not make long cuts with dry blades allow them to air cool Do not use the edge or side of blade to cut or grind Do not attempt to cut a radius or curve Do not cut too deep or too fast into the material Do not cut any material not recommended by blade manufacturer R1040 Owne...

Page 18: ...f safety water cleaning liquid vapor may penetrate into the electric motor connectors plugs switches etc therefore cover seal all aperatures holes in the housing connectors plugs with adhesive tape Use a soft low pressure water jet and a brush to rinse dirt and incrustations away Be particularly careful when near hazardous parts of the machine i e switch motor etc Clean the vulner able parts with ...

Page 19: ...ntainer Remove dirt and mud from the bottom of the container Rinse the water pump with fresh water to prevent clogging from residual dirt Connect the machine to a ground fault current interrupt i e GFCI power outlet If the device cuts off the electrical power supply do not try to operate the machine but have it checked by an authorized dealer R1040 Owner s Manual ...

Page 20: ...witch it off again If the motor does not run have the machine inspected by a qualified electrician Check that the immersion pump works properly Turn on the valve if applicable and switch the machine on If the pump does not give any water or only a little switch the machine off at once Clean the pump or replace it if necessary Clean and lubricate all movable parts DO NOT GREASE the GUIDE RAILS Temp...

Page 21: ...etry with that of the blade bore before pressing it back on Do not press the fan too far down the shaft or it may not rotate Spin the fan blade by hand to confirmit can spin effortlessly Reassemble the fan cover Plug the water pump in briefly to check whether it works properly When the machine has not been used for a long period of time hard packed dirt may build up inside the pump and block the p...

Page 22: ...ake sure the short arm does not move during this process Interference from the blade may move the steel square away from the cutting fence Method 2 1 Loosen the bolts that secure the bridge Fig 2 DO NOT REMOVE THE BOLTS AS THE BRIDGE AND CUTTING HEAD WILL FALL 2 Repeat steps listed in method 1 to align the fence 3 Now if the cutting fence does not move enough to align the cutting head the bridge m...

Page 23: ...loosened 2 If the blade is constantly shifting left using Fig 4 as reference the cutting head must be rotated counter clockwise left 3 If the blade is constantly shifting right using Fig 4 as reference the cutting head must be rotated clockwise right Note The cutting head should glide effortlessly across the bridge Should the head be too tight or too loose adjust the rollers on the left A using a ...

Page 24: ...chnician Motor stops power cut out Too much pressure exerted while cutting Exert less pressure when cutting Incorrect specification for saw blade Use a saw blade which corresponds to the material being cut Saw has a defective electric system Have the electric system of the saw checked by a qualified technician Poor machine performance little power Power cord extension cable too long or cable still w...

Page 25: ...he old blade onto another saw blade or use a new blade Flange of the saw blade is damaged Replace the saw blade flange Shaft of the motor is bent Replace the electric motor Diamond segment becomes loose Overheating of the saw blade cool ing water not sufficient Have the diamond segment soldered on the blade again ensure optimum flow of cooling water Excessive wear Wrong type of saw blade Use harder s...

Page 26: ... to wear The saw blade has slipped on the motor shaft when running The arbor of the saw blade must be fitted with an appropriate adaptor ring Check the receiving flange and have it replaced if necessary Saw blade shows blooming colors Saw blade overheating due to a lack of cooling water Ensure an optimum flow of cooling water Lateral friction when cutting The material feed is too high pro ceed more s...

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Page 28: ...anty service you must take the product or deliver the product freight prepaid in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of pro tection to any authorized SawMaster service facility along with proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale within the warranty period specified above Warranty may be void if additional damages are incurred during transportation due to inad...

Page 29: ...d then only in accordance with the company s instructions and terms Proof of purchase e g copy of original invoice along with serial numbers for all equipment should accompany all RMA requests All returned products must be in sellable condition include all components and be packed in original packaging The RMA number assigned by customer service must be clear ly marked on the accompanying packing ...

Page 30: ...oduct inquiry or troubleshooting please don t hesitate to contact us We will do our best to answer your questions In some cases we may even refer you to a local sales representative that can better service you You can call us at the contact information listed below CUSTOMER SERVICE Phone 888 688 6899 951 352 8887 Email sales sawmaster com Web www sawmaster com Fax 951 352 2118 ...

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