KRESS KU076 Installation manual

SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL
Portable tile cutter KU076

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PRODUCT SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is
an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current
device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an
RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result
in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery
pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch
or energising power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool
may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power
tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power
tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
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g) Use the power tool, accessories and
tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ABRASIVE CUTTING-
OFF OPERATIONS
Cut-off machine safety warnings
1) The guard provided with the tool must be
securely attached to the power tool and
positioned for maximum safety, so the least
amount of wheel is exposed towards the
operator. Position yourself and bystanders
away from the plane of the rotating wheel.
The guard helps to protect operator from broken
wheel fragments and accidental contact with
wheel.
b) Use only diamond cut-off wheels for your
power tool. Just because an accessory can be
attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe
operation.
C) The rated speed of the accessory must
be at least equal to the maximum speed
marked on the power tool. Accessories
running faster than their rated speed can break and
fly apart.
d) Wheels must be used only for
recommended applications. For example:
do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel.
Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral
grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may
cause them to shatter.
e) Always use undamaged wheel flanges that
are of correct diameter for your selected
wheel. Proper wheel flanges support the wheel
thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage.
f) Do not use worn down reinforced wheels
from larger power tools. Wheels intended for
a larger power tool are not suitable for the higher
speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
g) The outside diameter and the thickness of
your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. lncorrectly sized
accessories cannot be adequately guarded or
controlled.
h) The arbour size of wheels and flanges must
properly fit the spindle of the power tool.
Wheels and flanges with arbour holes that do not
match the mounting hardware of the power tool
will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may
cause loss of control.
i) Do not use damaged wheels. Before
each use, inspect the wheels for chips
and cracks. If power tool or wheel is
dropped, inspect for damage or install an
undamaged wheel. After inspecting and
installing the wheel, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the
rotating wheel and run the power tool at
maximum no load speed for one minute.
Damaged wheels will normally break apart during
this test time.
j) Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face
shield, safety goggles or safety glasses.
Ac appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and shop apron capable
of stopping small abrasive or workpiece
fragments. The eye protection must be capable
of stopping flying debris generated by various
operations. The dust mask or respirator must be
capable of filtrating particles generated by your
operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise may cause hearing loss.
k) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken wheel may
fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area
of operation.
I) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live”
and could give the operator an electric shock.
m) Position the cord clear of the spinning
accessory. lf you lose control, the cord may
be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be
pulled into the spinning wheel.
n) Never lay the power tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop.
The spinning wheel may grab the surface and pul1
the power tool out of your control.
o) Do not run the power tool while carrying
it at your side. Accidental contact with the
spinning accessory could snag your clothing,
pulling the accessory into your body.
p) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.
The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the
housing and excessive accumulation of powdered
metal may cause electrical hazards.
q) Do not operate the power tool near
flammable materials. Sparks could ignite
these materials.
r ) Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.
s) Recommendation for the use of a residual
current device with a tripping current of 30
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FURTHER SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ABRASIVE CUTTING-OFF
OPERATIONS
Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating wheel. Pinching or snagging causes rapid
stalling of the rotating wheel which in turn causes the
uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction
opposite of the wheel’s rotation at the point of the
binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or
pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that
is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface
of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick
out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from
the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s
movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels
may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can
be avoided by taking proper precautions as given
below.
a) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool
and position your body and arm to allow
youto resist kickback forces. Always use
auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum
control over kickback or torque reaction
during start-up. The operator can control torque
reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions
are taken.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory. Accessory may kickback over your
hand.
C) Do not position your body in line with the
rotating wheel. Kickback will propel the tool in
direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the
point of snagging.
d) Use special care when working Corners,
sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and
snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges
or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating
accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving
blade, segmented diamond wheel with
a peripheral gap greater than 10 mm or
toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent
kickback and loss of control.
f) Do not “jam” the wheel or apply excessive
pressure. Do not attempt to make an
excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the
wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to
twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the
possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.
g) When wheel is binding or when interrupting
a cut for any reason, switch off the power
tool and hold the power tool motionless
until the wheel Comes to a complete
stop. Never attempt to remove the wheel
from the cut while the wheel is in motion
otherwise kickback may occur. lnvestigate
and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of
wheel binding.
h) Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed
and carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel
may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is
restarted in the workpiece.
i ) Support panels or any oversized workpiece
to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and
kickback. Large workpieces tend to sag under
their own weight. Supports must be placed under
the workpiece near the line of cut and near the
edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
j) Use extra caution when making a “pocket
cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes,
electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.
SYMBOL
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read instruction manual
Double insulation
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask

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COMPONENT LIST
1. On/off switch
2. Lock-on button
3. Handle
4. Depth guide
5. Depth guide lock wing nut
6. Protective guard
7. Baffle
8. Base plate
9. Carbon brush cap * 2
10. Bevel-angle preselection wing bolt
11. Cutting angle scale
12. Spindle
13. Inner flange
14. Diamond cutting Blade*
15. Outer flange
16. Spanner
17. Blade securing bolt
18. Socket wrench
* Not all the accessories illustrated or
described are included in standard delivery.
TECHNICAL DATA
Rated voltage 220-230V~50Hz
Power input 1400 W
No load speed 13000 /min
Spindle thread size M6
Blade size 110 mm
Blade bore 20 mm
Cutting
capacity
90° 32 mm
45° 21.5 mm
Protection class /II
Machine weight 2.9 kg
ACCESSORIES
Spanner 1
Flange 1
We recommend that you purchase your accessories
from the same store that sold you the tool. Refer to the
accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel
can assist you and offer advice.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction
book carefully.
INTENDED USE
The machine is intended for the horizontal cutting or
slitting of mainly mineral materials such as marble.
It should be operated with a protective guard and
positioned on a rm base. The machine is intended for
wet cutting in specic executions. The machine was not
made for cutting wood, plastic or metal.
1. FITTING/CHANGING THE DISC (SEE FIG.A)
— Remove the plug from the socket before
carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
— Wear protective gloves.
— Make sure the diamond-cutting disc has
been correctly inserted and is in perfect
working condition.
1) FITTING
Place the inner ange onto the spindle. Then place
the diamond cutting disc onto the spindle, Tighten the
outer ange and the blade securing bolt by using the
socket wrench. The assembly of the blade securing
bolt must thereby hold the outer ange tightly with the
spanner.
When mounting, make sure that the direction of the
arrows on the protective guard and the diamond cutting
disc both point in the same direction.
2) CHANGING
Hold the outer ange with the spanner and loosen the
blade securing bolt using a socket wrench in clockwise
direction.
WARNING: Left-hand thread!
Before reassembly, remove the parts for
cleaning.
2. ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH (SEE FIG. B)
To adjust cutting depth, loosen the depth guide
lock wing nut and displace the base plate along
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the desired measure.
Raise for smaller cutting depths
Lower for greater cutting depths
Use a ruler, scale or something similar to adjust
the required depth.
Retighten the depth guide lock wing nut.
Maintain a uniform feeding speed during the
entire cutting procedure. If a perfect cut is
desired, the diamond cutting disc must protrude
2 mm out of the material.
3. ADJUSTING BEVEL CUT (SEE FIG. C)
Loosen the bevel-angle preselection wing bolt
(10) for cutting angle setting.
Pivot the machine sideways until the desired
cutting angle is set on cutting angle scale (11).
Re-tighten the bevel-angle preselection wing
bolt.
4. OPERATION
— Clamp down the workpiece if it does not
stay in place owing to its own weight.
— Do not load the machine so heavily that it
comes to a standstill.
— Caution! Diamond cutting discs become
very hot during operation; do not touch them
until they have cooled down.
When cutting, do not press, tilt or oscillate.
Gently slide it forward with a speed adapted to
the material being worked on.
Do not brake cutting discs that are slowing down
to a stop by using side pressure.
1) SWITCHING ON AND OFF (SEE FIG. D)
Depress on/off switch then lock-on button,
release on/off switch rst then lock-on button.
Your switch is now locked on for continuous use.
To switch off your tool, just depress and release
on/off switch.
2) CUTTING DIRECTION (SEE FIG. E)
The cutting direction is very important.
The machine must always run counter rotation,
so push the machine forwards! Otherwise, the
machine may be pressed out of the cut in an
uncontrolled fashion.
5. CARBON BRUSH REPLACEMENT (SEE FIG. F)
There are two motor brushes which can be
easily accessed on the front and back of the
motor housing.
Unscrew the carbon brush cap, and remove
the carbon brush. If the carbon has worn down
to 6mm, it should be replaced. Always replace
both brushes at the same time. Insert the new
brush and replace the brush cap. Check that the
tool is working. Before use, allow it run for a few
minutes to enable the brushes to settle.
It’s advisable to re-lubricate the transmission
system every second time you replace your
carbon brushes, because grease loses its
lubrication properties.
MAINTENANCE
Remove the plug from the socket before
carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
Your tool requires no additional lubrication or
maintenance. There are no user serviceable
parts in your power tool. Never use water or
chemical cleaners to clean your power tool.
Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always store your
power tool in a dry place. Keep the motor
ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls
free of dust.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
Disposal
The machine, its accessories and
packaging materials should be sorted for
environmentally friendly recycling.
The plastic components are labeled for
categorized recycling.

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