MASTERPAC PST50 Series User manual

Professional Compaction
OPERATION
MANUAL
TABLE SAW
PST50/PST51/PST60/PST61 SERIES

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TableofContents
1. SAFETYINFORMATION
1.1SafetyPrecautions .. .2
1.2OperatingSafety ..3-5
1.3ElectricalSafety ..6-7
1.4MasonrySawSpecificWarnings .7
1.5LabelLocations 8
2. OPERATION
2.1Application .9
2.2OperatingPrinciple . 9
2.3DeliveryChecks ..9
2.4Assembly .10
2.5BeforeStarting .. ...11
2.6ToStart .12
2.7ToStop ... 12
2.8 Operation .... 12-14
3. MAITENANCE
3.1 PeriodicMaintenanceSchedule .. ..15
3.2DisassemblyoftheDiamondBlade ..16
3.3Transport 16-17
3.4TroubleShooting .18-19
4.TECHNICALDATA ... .. .. ... 20
5. WARRANTY ..... . 21
6. MAINTENANCERECORD ..... 22
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7. ECDECLARATION .... 23

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SAFETYINFORMATON
1.1SafetyPrecautions
Readandfollowallsafety,operating and maintenanceinstructions.Failuretoread
and followtheseinstructionscouldresultininjuryordeathtoyou orothers. Failure
toreadandfollowtheseinstructionscouldalsoresultindamageand/orreduced
equipmentlife.
ThismanualcontainsDANGER,WARNING,CAUTIONcallouts
whichmustbefollowedtoreducethepossibilityofpersonalinjury,
damagetotheequipment, orimproperservice.
DANGERindicatesahazardousprocedurewhich,ifnotavoided,
WILLleadtoDEATHorSERIOUSINJURY
WARNING indicatesadangerorhazardousprocedurewhich, ifnot
avoided, COULDlead toDEATHorSERIOUSINJURY
CAUTIONindicatesadangerorhazardousprocedurewhich,ifnot
avoided, CANleadtoinjury.
!
DANGER
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION

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SAFETYINFORMATON
1.2Operating Safety
Inordertoprevent injury, the following safetyprecautionsand symbolsshouldbefollowed
atall times!
Beforeusing thisequipment, ensurethatthe person operating thismachine hasread and
understandsall of the instructionsinthe manual.Precaution isthe best insuranceagainst
accidents. Read and understand all safetyprecautions, messages,warningsand hazard
symbols. You areresponsibleforyourownsafety.
Adheretosafetyguidelines:ANSIAmerican National StandardsInstitute,OHSA,orlocal
Regulations. Neveroperatethe sawwithout the guardsinplace!
Cluttered work areasand benchesinviteaccidents.
Do not usepowertoolsindamporwet locationsnorexposethemtorain.Alwayskeep the work
area well lighted.
Allvisitorsand children shouldbe keptasafedistancefromwork area.
Makethe workshopskidproofbyusing padlocks,masterswitchesorbyremoving starterkeys.
Apowertoolwilldoajob betterand saferoperating atthe rateforwhichit wasdesigned.
Do notforceatooloran attachment,todo ajob thatit wasnot designed todo.
Ifusing an extension cordmakesureitisingood condition first. When using an extension cord,
be suretouseone heavyenough tocarry the currentyourproductwill draw.Anundersized cord
willcauseadrop inline voltage thatwillresult inaloss of powerand overheating.TABLE1,
Page 7showsthe correctAWGsizetousedepending on cordlengthand nameplateampere
rating. Ifindoubt,usethe next heaviergage.The smallerthe gage number, the heavierthe cord.

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Do not wearlooseclothing,gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, orotherjewelry that maybe
caught inmoving parts. Non-slipfootwearisrecommended.Wearprotectivehaircovering to
containlong hair.
Safetyglassesshouldalwaysbe wornwhen working around powertools. Inaddition, a
face, dustmaskorrespiratorshouldbe wornifacuttingoperation isdusty. Everyday
eyeglassesonlyhaveimpactresistantlensesand maynot prevent eyeinjury-theyare
NOT safetyglasses.
Clampsoraviseshouldbe used toholdwork wheneverpractical.Keeping yourhandsfree to
operateapowertoolissafer.
Keep properfooting and balanceatalltimesbynot overreaching.
Keep toolsclean forthe bestand safestperformance.Alwaysfollowmaintenanceinstructionsfor
lubricating, and when changing accessories.
Powertoolsshouldalwaysbe disconnected beforeservicing orwhen changing accessories,
suchasblades, bits, cutters, and the like.
Makesurethe ON/OFFswitchisinthe OFF position beforeplugginginapowertool.
Consultthe owner smanualforrecommended accessories.Using improperaccessoriesmay
increasethe riskof personalorby-standerinjury.
Seriousinjury couldoccurif apowertool istipped,orifacutting tool isunintentionallycontacted.
Beforeusing apowertool,check fordamaged parts. Aguardoranyotherpartthatisdamaged
shouldbe carefullychecked todetermine itwouldoperateproperlyand performitsintended

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function. Alwayscheck moving partsforproperalignment orbinding. Checkforbroken partsand
mountingsand allotherconditionsthatmayaffectthe operation of the powertool.Aguard,or
anydamaged part, shouldbe properlyrepaired orreplaced.
Alwaysfeed work intoablade orcutteragainst the direction of rotation. Ablade orcuttershould
alwaysbe installed suchthat rotationisinthe direction of the arrowimprintedon the side of the
blade orcutter.
TURN POWEROFF-Donot leaveatooluntilitcomestoacompletestop.Alwaysturnapower
toolOFF when leavingthe work area, or,when acutisfinished.
Hazard Symbols:
Nevertouchelectrical wiresorcomponentswhilethe engine isrunning.Theycan be
sourcesof electrical shock whichcouldcausesevereinjury orburns.
Keep hands, feet,hair, and clothing awayfromallmoving partstopreventinjury. Never
operatethe engine withcovers, shrouds, orguardsremoved.
Nevertamperwiththe governorcomponentsorsettingstoincreasethe maximumspeed.
Severepersonalinjuryand damage tothe engine orequipment can resultif operated at
speedsabovemaximum.
Sawing and drilling generatesdust. Excessiveairborne particlesmaycause
irritation toeyes, skinand respiratorytract.Toavoidbreathing impairment,alwaysemploydust
controlsand protection suitabletothe materialbeing sawed ordrilled. Diamond Bladesimproperly
used aredangerous.

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SAFETYINFORMATON
1.3ELECTRICALSAFETY
Inordertopreventpotentialelectricalshock and injury,thefollowing electricalsafety
precautionsandsymbolsshouldbefollowedatall times!
Incaseof amalfunction orbreakdown, grounding providesapathof least resistancefor
electriccurrenttoreducethe riskof electricshock.Thistool isequipped withan electriccord
having an equipment-grounding conductorand agrounding plug.The plug must be plugged
intoamatching outletthatisproperlyinstalled and grounded inaccordancewithalllocal
codesand ordinances.
Do not modifythe plug provided if itwillnotfitthe outlet;havethe properoutletinstalled
byaqualified electrician
Improperconnectionsof the equipment-grounding conductorcan resultinariskof electric
shock.
The equipment-grounding conductoristhe insulated conductorthat hasan outersurface
thatisgreen, withyellowstripes. If repairorreplacement ofthe electriccordorplug is
necessary, do not connectthe equipment-grounding conductortoaliveterminal
Check withaqualifiedelectrician orservicepersonnelif the grounding instructionsarenot
completelyunderstood, orif indoubt astowhetherthe toolisproperlygrounded
Useonly3-wireextension cordsthat havegroundingplug
Repairorreplaceadamaged orworncordimmediately
Useonlyextensionscordsthat areintended foroutdooruse. Theseextension cordsare
identifiedbyamarking “Acceptableforusewithoutdoorappliances; storeindoorswhilenot
inuse.”Useonlyextension cordshaving anelectrical rating notless than the rating of the
product. Do notusedamaged extension cords. Examineextension cordsbeforeusing and
replaceifdamaged.Do not abuseextension cordsand do not yankon anycordto
disconnect. Keep cordsawayfromheatand sharpedges.Alwaysdisconnectthe extension
cordfromthe receptaclebeforedisconnection the productformthe extension cord.
Toreducethe riskof electrocution, keep allconnectionsdry and off the ground. Do nottouch
the plug withwet hands.
Useofundersizeextension cordsresult inlowvoltage tothe motorthat can result inmotor
burnout and prematurefailure. MASTERPACwarnsthat equipmentreturned tousshowing
signsofbeing run inalowvoltage condition,through theuseofundersized extension cords
willbe repaired orreplaced totallyatthe customersexpense. Therewillbe no warranty
claim.

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To choose the proper extension cord,
Locatethe lengthofextension cordneeded inTABLE1below.
Oncethe properlengthisfound, movedownthe columntoobtainthe correctAWGsize
required forthatlengthof extension cord.
Extension CordMinimumGageforLength
Volts TotalLengthofCordinFeet
50 ft 100 ft 150 ft 250 ft
AWG AWG AWG AWG
115V
12 10 8 6
Volts TotalLengthofCordinMeter
8M 16M 23M
MM²MM²MM²MM²
230V
4 6 10
TABLE1
1.4MasonrySawSpecificWarnings
Weareyeprotection.
Usesplashhood forevery operation forwhichitcan be used.
Disconnect sawbeforeservicing, when changing cuttingblades, and cleaning.
Replacedamaged cutting blade beforeoperating.

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1.5SafetyLabellocations
SafetylabelsarelocatedaccordingtoFigures1through4below.Thelabelscontain
importantsafetyinformation.Pleasereadtheinformationcontainedoneachsafetylabel.
Theselabelsareconsideredapermanentpart ofyoursaw.
Item
Location Description
1 Rotation Bracket-Top Keep Handsand BodyAwayFromthe Side of Rotation Bracket
2A MotorBracket-Front/
Right Corner Warning -Read Operating ManualAnd WearProperSafetyOutfits WhenOperating Saw.
2B MotorBracket-Front/
Left Corner
Serial Number-NamePlateContainsImportantsawIdentification
Information IncludingSerialNumber,Model Number,Saw
SpecificationsAnd SawManufactureDate
3 WaterTray-Front ModelNumber

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2.1Application
Thistablesawcan cutbrick,concreteblock,stone,aswell asavarietyoftiletypes
includingPorcelain,Terra-cotta,Marble,QuarryandSlateorCeramic.Itisnot
designedtocutplastic, woodoranyferrous(metals)material.
2.2Operating Principle
The followinginstructionswerecompiled toprovide youinformation on howtoobtainlong
and troublefree useofthemachine.Periodicmaintenanceofthe machine isessential.
Read the manualcarefullyand thoroughlyfamiliarizeyourselfwiththe machine and all its
functions. Failuretodosomayinjureyourselforabystander.
2.3DeliveryCheck
Useproperliftingtechniqueswhenlifting thetablesaw.
Ifnotdoneyet, removethesawandaccessoryboxfromthecarton.
CONTENTS
Inyourcontainer, youwill find
A.One(1)TableSawE.Four(4)ButterflyBoltM8x20
B. One(1)8mm AllenKeyF.One(1)RipGuide
C.One(1) Multiple Wrench G. One (1) Drain Plug
D. One(1)WaterPumpH.One(1)OperatingManual

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2.4Assembly
Removethemachinefromthe packaging.
Toset upthemachineforworkproceedasfollows:
1.Insert theleg intothefixingtubewhichsolderedonthe waterpan (SeePICTURE7).
3. Repeattheoperation fortherestthree legs.
Shouldit be necessaryto disassemble the machine, carry out the above operationsin
reverse order.
PICTURE 7
2. Tighten theLegScrew(seePICTURE8).
PICTURE 8

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2.5BeforeStarting
THISMASONRYSAWISDESIGNEDTOWORKWITHWATER
Beforeanycutting operation, makesurethatthe waterreachesthe pump.
Regulatethe watervolumebyturning the leverofWaterControl Valvetothe left and right. When
turning thelevertowardthe vinylhoseattachment opening side,the wateroutletwillbe fullyopened
(maximumwatervolume)and when turning it 90 tothe left orright,itwillbe fullyclosed (see
PICTURE9).
THISMASONRYSAWISDESIGNEDTO HAVE MAX. CUTTING DEPTH160MM
Beforeanycuttingoperation, makesurethat twoscrewsarelockedtightlyinthe Locking Sleeve(see
PICTURE10). Looselocking sleevewillintroduceinjury!
PICTURE9PICTURE 10
1. Beforepowering orstarting,check fordamage that couldpreventthisequipment
fromproperoperation orperforming it sintended function. Check forbinding and
alignmentofmovingparts. Check fordamaged, broken, ormissing parts.
2. Verifythe On/Off switchisinthe OFFposition.
3. Beforeconnecting the sawtoapowersupply, be surethe voltage,frequency and
phaseof the job sitepowersourcemeetthe requirementsof TABLE3
4. UseaRCD (ResidualCurrentProtection)plug orequivalentGFCI(Ground Fault
CircuitInterrupter) devicebetween mainpowersourceand the MASTER80 /100 /120.
5. Do notcoverthe motorventsasthiscouldlead tomotoroverheating.

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2.7To Start
Connect thesawtoapowersupply, and put the ON/OFF switchtothe ON’position.
NOTE: 1.Inordertoavoidbreakertripping, a20-ampcircuitbreakershouldbeused.
2.Ifusingan extension powercord,makesurethe lengthand wiregauge
correspondtotherequirementslisted inTABLE1onpage7.Anextensionpower
cordthatistoosmall inwiregauge(diameter),ortoolonginlength,will causethe
motortooverheatandcouldcauseprematurefailure.
2.8To Stop
PuttheON/OFF switchtothe OFF’position,anddisconnectthe sawfromthe power
supply.
2.9Operation
1Cutting at90°:
DO NOTFORCETHETOOL. It will do thejobbetterandsaferattheratefor
whichit wasdesigned.
Thissawcarriesout differenttypesofcuts.
Before90degreescutting,screwtheboltbyhand andkeepthelowerLocking Sleeveonto
thetopposition (seePICTURE11).
Keepthecuttinghead at90degreesposition, besuretheblot stoppertouchthemotor
bracket (seePICTURE12).Put thestoneonthecuttingtableandmakesurethat it is
properlypositionedagainsttheAluminumFence(see PICTURE13).
PICTURE 11 PICTURE 12
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PICTURE13 PICTURE14
THERIPGUIDEPLACEDONTHEWORKING TABLEHELPSONLYWITH
RIPCUTTING
Inordertomakeanydiagonalcuts,positionthestoneagainsttheripguideasshownin
PICTURE14.
2)Cutting 45 Miters:
ThissawisdesignedwithanadjustableCutting Headforprecision 45 MiterCuts.
DO NOTFORCETHETOOL. It will dothejobbetterandsaferattherate
forwhichit wasdesigned.
Before45degreescutting,screwthe boltbyhand andkeep the upperLocking Sleevetothe
bottomposition (seePICTURE15).
Keepthecuttinghead at90degreesposition; besuretheblot stoppertouchthemotor
bracket (seePICTURE16).Put thestoneonthecuttingtableandmakesurethat it is
properlypositionedagainsttheAluminumFence(see PICTURE17).
PICTURE15 PICTURE16

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PICTURE 17
Beforeanycutting, makesurethatthestonetobecut isproperlypositionedagainst the
RulerGuide.

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3MAINTENANCE
Togetlonguseandfreeof trouble, it isessentialtoperform periodicmaintenanceon the
machine.
3.1PeriodicMaintenanceSchedule
TocleanthewatertankremovetheDrainPlugandleakdirtywaterfromtank(see
PICTURE18). Removedirt and slurryfromthebottomofthetank.
Rinsetheimmersionpumpwithfreshwatertopreventwaterpumpfromcloggingwith
residualdirt.
PICTURE18
CleantheremainderoftheSaw(seePICTURE19).
PICTURE19

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3.2DisassemblyoftheDiamond Blade
LoosenStarlikeNutandthenlifttheBlade Guard(see PICTURE20&PICTURE21).
RemovetheLockNutwithMultipleWrench(provided)(seePICTURE22).
PICTURE20 PICTURE21
PICTURE22
Afterfull openof thebladeguardassembly, cleanthebladeflangescarefullyandcheck
themforwear. Youcan nowinstall the newblade.Proceedtore-assemblethebladeguard
assemblyandcheck forcorrectdirectionofrotationasclearlyindicated onthetool.
3.3Transport
1. Usecarewhentransporting.
2. Nevertransportthetablesawwithwaterinthewaterpan.
Thistablesawiseasy tocarrybyusingtheTransportWheels(SeePICTURE1).
Beforecarryingthemachinemakesurethat:
Useallen key(provided)tolock thecuttingtableinplacewiththeCuttingTableClampon
theguiderail (See PICTURE2&PICTURE3);

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The motorbracketiscompletelylockedwiththe LockHandle&Lock Wrench(See
PICTURE4&PICTURE5);
The fourlegsarelockedinproperpositionwiththe fourLeg Screw(SeePICTURE6).
PICTURE1PICTURE2
PICTURE3PICTURE4
PICTURE5PICTURE6

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3.4Troubleshooting
HAVE YOUR TOOL REPAIREDBYAQUALIFIEDPERSON
Thiselectrictoolcomplieswiththerelevant safetyrules. Repairsshouldonlybe carried
outbyqualifiedpersonsusingoriginalspareparts,otherwisethismayresult in
considerabledangertotheuser.
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE SOLUTION
The powersupplycable
isdamaged ornot
properlyconnected.
Press the plug firmlyintothepowersocket.
Check the powersupply
cable.
No voltage inthe socket. Havethe socket checked.
Controlswitchisdamaged. Consult local dealerforreplacement
Machine doesnotwork
whenswitched on.
Capacitorisdamaged.Unplug the powersupplycableand consultlocal
dealer.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSE SOLUTION
Looseelectricalconnection
inside the electricsystem.Havethe the wholeelectricsystemofthe machine checked byaqualified electrician.Machine doesnotwork
whenswitched on.Motordefective.Havethe motorchecked andreplaceif
necesary byaqualified technician.
Too muchpressureexerted
whilecutting.Incorrect
specification forsawblade.
Exertless pressurewhen cutting.Useasaw
blade whichcorrespondstothe materialbeing
cut.Motorstops(powercut out)
Sawhasadefectiveelectric
systemHavethe electricsystemof the sawchecked by aqualified technician.
Powercord/extension cable
too long orcablestillwound
up inside cabledrum.
Useapowercord/extension cableof the rated
length;useacabledrumwithcablefully
extended.
Powernetwork isinsufficient.
Observethe electricalratingsofthe machine
and connectitonlytoapowernetwork which
complieswiththeseratings.
Poormachineperformance
orlittlepower.
Drivemotorno longerrunsat
rated speed (r.p.m.).Havethe motorchecked byaqualified electrician and haveitreplaced if necessary.
Sawblade isdamaged or
bent.
Havethe sawblade aligned /flattened Clean
the receiving flange Solderthe diamond
segmentsofthe oldblade ontoanothersaw
blade oruseanewblade.
Flange ofthe sawblade is
damaged.Replacethe sawblade flange
Sawblade wobbleswhen
running.
Shaft of the motorisbent. Replacethe electricmotor.
The centerholeinthe saw
blade hasbecomewiderdue
towear.
The sawblade hasslipped on
the motorshaft when
running.
The arborofthe sawblade mustbe fitted with
an appropriateadapterring.Check the
receivingflange and haveitreplaced if
necessary.
Motorgivesoff unpleasant
odor.Watermayhaveseeped through inside the motor.Unplug the powersupplycableand consult local dealer.
Machine isdifficult tostart. Motorbearingsaredamaged.
Unplug the powersupplycableand consult
local dealer.