MK Diamond Products MK-101 Manual

MK-101 Type Blade Alignment Revision 12/00, Effective Date: December 04, 2000 Page-1
MK-101 TYPE BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
The Movable Cutting Table of the MK-101 may become misaligned with the Cutting Head of the Tile Saw over
time. Should misalignment occur, perform the following steps to realign the Tile Saw.
NOTE: If alignment problems are the result of a warped blade, a bent frame or bent support arm, or, if alignment
is off by more than 1/8-inch, contact the MK Diamond Service Center – [phone]
Tools Needed:
Preparation:
1/2-inch Wrench or
MK Triple Hole Box Wrench
and MK Open End Wrench
Combination Square (Square)
12-inch or Greater
(A)
Remove Tile Saw
from Power Source
(C)
Inspect Tile Saw
for damage
(D)
Inspect Diamond Blade
for damage
(B)
Remove Water Pan
(E)
Loosen front and rear
Guide Bar Retaining Bolts
Disconnect Saw
Remove Pan
Inspect
Blade
Inspect Cutting HeadInspect Frame
Turn Counter-
clockwise
to Loosen
Inspect Cutting Table

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MK-101 TYPE BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
Horizontal Rough Alignment:
The Horizontal alignment will ensure that straight cuts (or Rip Cuts) are made.
Horizontal Final Alignment:
Horizontal Alignment Verification:
(D)
Move Guide Bar using Adjusting
Bracket until Square rests
evenly across Blade
End of Square
Flush with Blade
(A)
Pull Movable Cutting Table
to front of Tile Saw
(B)
Position Square flat on Movable
Cutting Table against Ruler/Stop
(F)
Move Guide Bar using Adjusting
Bracket until Square rests
evenly across Blade
(C)
Position front of Square
against Blade
(B)
Move Guide Bar until Blade is
centered in Cutting Groove
(A)
Move the Cutting Table back and
forth to verify Blade is even
across all points of Square
(B)
Tighten Guide Bar
Retaining Bolts
(A)
Position Cutting Head
to normal Cut Depth
Position Movable
Cutting Table to Front
Ruler/Stop
Place Square
Against
Ruler/Stop
End of Square
Flush with Blade
Front of
Square
Blade
Verify Gap Even
Along Length
of Square Move Cutting
Table
Turn Clockwise
to Tighten
Re-verify Gap
Even Along
Length of Square
(E)
Position end of Square
against Blade
End of Square
Blade
Guide Bar
Open End
Wrench
Adjusting Bracket
Open End
Wrench
Guide Bar
Move Cutting
Table
Adjust Cutting
Head to Cut Depth
of Approx _”
Center Blade
In Cutting Groove
Set Square Off
Blade
(C)
Move the Cutting Table back and
forth to re-verify Blade is even
across all points of Square

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MK-101 TYPE BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
90º Alignment Verification:
90º-alignment verification ensures the blade cuts tile straight up and down and not at an angle.
NOTES: If the blade is misaligned following 90º-alignment verification, return the saw to MK Diamond for repair.
The Diamond Blade must be removed and reinstalled when removing the Blade Guard.
(E)
Move Wheel Assembly
up or down to Square the
Movable Cutting Table
(B)
Position Square on Movable
Cutting Table against
the Diamond Blade
(A)
Remove Blade Guard (C) Verify the Diamond
Blade is Square to the
Movable Cutting Table
(F)
After Squaring, Tighten Movable
Cutting Table Wheel Assembly
Rotate Clockwise
to Tighten
Direction of
Movement Wheel
Assembly
Wheel Assembly
Retaining Bolts
Rotate Counter-
clockwise to Loosen
1/2-inch
Wrench
Blade Guard Rotate Counter-
clockwise to Loosen
Diamond Blade Square No Gaps between
Blade and Square
1/2-inch
Wrench
(D)
If not Square, loosen Movable
Cutting Table Wheel Assembly
to adjust
(G)
Re-verify the Diamond Blade
is Square to the Movable
Cutting Table
No Gaps between
Blade and Square
Blade Guard
Retaining Nut
Wheel Assembly
Retaining Bolts
Movable Cutting Table