MK Diamond Products BX-3 Owner'S Manual & Operating Instructions Download

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CAUTION:

Read all safety and
operating instructions
before using this
equipment

DRY BRICK SAW
OWNER’S MANUAL &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

SERIAL NUMBER:

BX-3 BRICK XTREME

Summary of Contents for BX-3

Page 1: ...ATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 SERIAL NUMBER BX 3 BRICK XTREME ...

Page 2: ... BX 3 please feel free to call our friendly customer service department at 800 421 5830 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY Safety Messages 3 Damage Prevention Message 3 General Safety Precautions and Hazard Symbols 3 California Proposition 65 Message 5 Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions 6 Safety Label Locations 8 Brick Saw Specific Warnings 8 Product Specifications 9 UNPACKING AND ASSEM...

Page 3: ...g used Each message will be preceded 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 ha...

Page 4: ... performance Always follow maintenance instructions for lubricating and when changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS Power tools should always be disconnected before servicing or when changing accessories such as blades bits cutters and the like REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure the trigger switch locking button is in the RELEASE position before plugging in a power tool USE RECOMME...

Page 5: ...tection suitable to the material being sawed or drilled See OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910 1200 Diamond Blades improperly used are dangerous Comply with American National Standards Institute Safety Code B7 1 and Occupational Safety and Health Act covering Speed Safety Guards Flanges Mounting Procedures General Operating Rules Handling Storage and General Machine Conditions CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 MESSAGE...

Page 6: ... tool is properly grounded Use 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 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 FIGUR...

Page 7: ...lectrical rating not less than the rating of the product Do not use damaged extension 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 Use of undersize exte...

Page 8: ...rt of your saw If a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact MK Diamond or your dealer for a replacement Item Location Description Part No 1 Left Side Upper Cross Member Caution Safety Label 155576 2 Right Side Upper Cross Member Dust Inhalation Warning Label 154337 3 Back Upper Cross Member Extension Cord Warning Label 155672 4 Blade Guard Serial Number and Motor Specifications 158096 BRIC...

Page 9: ...Diamond blade with a 110 inch cutting width Masonry Types The BX 3 can cut a variety 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 3 is not designed to cut plastic or ferrous metals material Spring Assisted Cutting Head The BX 3 is designe...

Page 10: ... 1 shaft wrench one 1 owner s manual and one 1 warranty card BX 3 Segmented Dry Diamond Blade Adjustable Cutting Guide Movable Cutting Table Extra Motor Air Filter Blade Wrench Shaft Wrench Owner s Manual Warranty Card TRANSPORT The BX 3 weighs approximately forty 45 pounds Without the Movable Cutting Table making transport easy Always observe safe lifting practices when lifting the BX 3 NOTE Lock...

Page 11: ...ise C Verify Correct Seating A Loosen Thumbscrew B Remove Retaining Screw and Outer Flange A Identify Retaining Screw and Outer Flange D Install Retaining Screw and Outer Flange Tighten C Install and Seat Blade Verify Rotation B Seat Roller Wheels on Guide Rails A Position Movable Cutting Table Ease of Movement See Maintenance Section If Problems Arise Seated Cutting Table Front Roller Wheels Guid...

Page 12: ...roved 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 following minimum requirements 8 kW 120 240 volts 66 7 33 3 amps Single Phase Pre start Inspection The pre start inspection should be performed before beginning any job NOTE In order to avoi...

Page 13: ...N If an extension cord is used first verify it meets the requirements of TABLE 1 page 9 Plug the BX 3 into the extension cord plug the extension cord into a GFCI Finally plug the GFCI into the power source in that order G Plug GFCI into BX 3 H Plug GFCI into Power Source GFCI Power Source ...

Page 14: ...be used 3 Step Cutting will extend the life of the Diamond Blade A Set Adjustable Cutting Guide B Position Masonry Piece B Step Cut Push Stroke A Step Cut Setup E Cutting Complete D Repeat Steps B and C Until Cut Complete C Step Cut Pull Stroke Ruler Stop Set Edge of Cutting Guide to Desired Cut Length on Ruler Stop Ruler Markings Ruler Stop Set against Adjustable Cutting Guide and Ruler Stop Depr...

Page 15: ...e D Continue Pushing Piece into Blade until Cut Complete C Slowly Push Piece toward Blade to Begin the Cut Release Trigger Switch Raise Cutting Head Allow Blade to Stop Before Removing Work Depress Trigger to Start Lock if Desired Position Work Below Cutting Head Lower Cutting Head Smoothly to Cut Hold Roller Trolley Stationery Continue to Lower Cutting Head until Cut Complete Align Holes and Lock...

Page 16: ...p D Lock Cutting Head in the Down Position I Release Cutting Head G Continue Pushing Piece into Blade until Cut Complete F Slowly Push Piece toward Blade to Begin the Cut H Cutting Complete Remove Adjustable Cutting Guide Turn to Loosen Ruler Stop Align 45 Slots to Ruler Stop Ruler Stop Set against Adjustable Cutting Guide and Ruler Stop Align Holes and Lock Cutting Head in Position Lock Trigger S...

Page 17: ...emove Filter from Filter Cap H Clean the Movable Cutting Table Roller Wheels and Guide Rails G Install Motor Filter Cap onto Motor F Reinstall Filter into Filter Cap I Clean Remainder of BX 3 Tap on Hard Surface to Dislodge Dirt Power Source GFCI Pull Foam Filter Out of Filter Cap Align Filter Cap Retaining Clips to Spacer Pins Push Filter Cap onto Spacer Pins to seat Clean Guide Rails Clean BX 3 ...

Page 18: ...intenance The following should be performed monthly Items should be lubricated as directed B Clean and Lubricate Blade Retaining Screw A Clean and Lubricate Inner Flange and Motor Shaft B Lubricate Movable Cutting Table Roller Wheels and Guide Rails C Check Roller Wheels and Guide Rails for Wear A Lubricate Cutting Head Torsion Spring Clean and Lubricate Lubricate Guide Rails Clean and Lubricate L...

Page 19: ...l do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed A Set BX 3 for Operation B Set Adjustable Cutting Guide to Cut 1 16 inch Strips C Position Dressing Stick E Begin Blade Dressing D Set up for Blade Dressing F Repeat Cut Stroke to Dress Blade Set up for Operation See Setup Adjustment and Operation Ruler Stop Set Edge of Cutting Guide to Desired Cut Length on Ruler Stop Ruler Marki...

Page 20: ...DO NOT over tighten the screw A Setup BX 3 for Operation B Remove Retaining Screw and Outer Flange C Remove Blade from Motor Shaft E Install Outer Flange and Retaining Screw Tighten D Install Blade Under Blade Guard and Onto Motor Shaft Rotate Blade Wrench Clockwise Retaining Screw Hold Shaft Wrench Stationary Seat Blade on Inner Flange Rotation Direction Hold Shaft Wrench Stationary Rotate Blade ...

Page 21: ...ace Movable Cutting Table On Work Bench with Roller Wheels Up B Remove Roller Wheels C Prepare for Installation Of New Roller Wheels E Install Roller Wheel Retaining Nut Tighten D Install Wheel Washer Assembly Into Movable Cutting Table F Lubricate Roller Wheels 1 2 Inch Wrench Roller Wheels Rotate Wrench Counter clockwise Roller Wheel 1 2 Inch Wrench Rotate Wrench Counter clockwise Lubricate with...

Page 22: ...performing a smooth cut MK Diamond Part No 156427 Phillips Screwdriver A Place Movable Cutting Table on Work Bench Wheels Up with Roller Wheels Up B Remove the Two Protective Wooden Strip Retaining Screws C Place Movable Cutting Table on Work Bench Wheels Down E Place Movable Cutting Table on Work Bench Wheels Up Reinstall Retaining Screws D Replace Worn Protective Wooden Strip F Install Movable C...

Page 23: ... Cap A Disconnect the BX 3 B Locate and Remove One Motor Brush Cap C Remove Motor Brush and Clean Brush Housing E Install Motor Brush Cap D Align and Install New Motor Brush F Install the Second Motor Brush Repeat Steps B to E Disconnect BX 3 One Cap on Either Side of Motor Rotate Screw Driver Counter clockwise Phillips Screwdriver Remove Motor Brush Clean Brush Housing of Carbon All Carbon Dust a...

Page 24: ...Check for Proper Rotation A Check for Smoothness or Glazing E Return to MK Diamond D Verify Blade Correct for Material Being Used F Return to MK Diamond C Ensure Blade Core Not Bent If Rotation Correct go to Step C If not Glazed go to Step B Verify Connected If GFCI Tripped Reset and Restart BX 3 once If GFCI not Tripped go to Step C If 20 Amp Or Greater go to Step D If Less than 20 Amps Switch to...

Page 25: ...t Move Correctly Return to MK Diamond for Repair A Check Guide Rails Clean C Verify Ease and Freedom of Movement D Return to MK Diamond If Clean go to Step B If Dirty Clean Rails B Check for Roller Wheel Damage If Not Damaged go to Step C If Damaged Replace If No Binding go to Step D If Binding Present Return to MK Diamond ...

Page 26: ...BX 3 Revision 11 00 Effective Date November 1 2000 Page 26 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 27: ...Motor Mount 1 157599 B2 Bushing Nylon Flange 2 157932 B3 Label Adhesive Brick Xtreme 1 157958 C Assembly Pivot Clamp 1 n a C1 Casting Pivot Clamp 1 157593 C2 Screw 20 x 1 Socket Hd Cap 2 154683 C3 Washer Split Lock 2 152591 C4 Pin Pivot 625 x 5 6 1 157645 C5 Screw Set 20 x Cup Point 1 157528 C6 Spring Torsion 1 157702 C7 Stop Block 1 158226 C8 Screw 20 x 5 8 Socket Hd Cap 1 152587 C9 Pin Detent w ...

Page 28: ... n a F1 Casting Table 1 158144 F2 Stop Rule 1 134387 F3 Screw 20 x Hex Head Cap 4 152370 F4 Nut 20 Hex w External Tooth Washer 4 153941 F5 Wheel Roller 4 133090 F6 Nut 5 16 18 Hex w External Tooth Washer 4 151051 F7 Wood Strip Table Insert 1 156427 F8 Screw 8 x 1 Pan Head Phil 2 151047 F10 Casting Squaring Arm 1 231276 F11 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 Thumb 1 151155 F12 Nut 5 16 18 Square 1 151156 H Assembly...

Page 29: ...f blade to use depends on The requirements 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 D...

Page 30: ...TION ACCESSORIES ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 157957 MK BX10 Dry Cutting 14 Segmented Blade 2 157944 MK BX30 Dry Cutting 14 Segmented Block Blade 3 231276 Adjustable Cutting Guide 4 133090 Roller Wheel 5 156427 Protective Wooden Strip 6 157729 Motor Air Filter 7 152610 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter ...

Page 31: ...evious twelve 12 months 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 desti...

Page 32: ...efects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other 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 ap...

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