MK Diamond Products MK-101 System manual

MK-101
CAUTION:
Read all safety and
operating instructions
before using this
equipment
TILE 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:

MK-101 Revision 4/01, Effective Date April 29, 2001 Page 20
SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION
3. 45º Miter Cutting:
NOTE: To cut 45º Miters, the 45º Bullnose Miter Guide (MK Diamond Part No. 134585-MK) should be used.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Cooling Flow
Points
On
Position
ON/OFF
Switch
Off
Position
ON/OFF
Switch
(A)
Remove the Adjustable Cutting
Guide
Turn counter-
clockwise to loosen
Ruler/Stop
Adjustable
Cutting Guide
(E)
Turn the motor ON
(F)
Verify proper cooling flow on
both sides of the blade (See
Maintenance Section to
increase/decrease flow)
(H)
Turn the motor OFF when
work is complete
(B)
Place the 45º Bullnose Miter
Guide on the Ruler/Stop
(C)
Position the 45º Bullnose Miter
Guide and tighten the
retaining thumbscrew
(D)
Position the tile on the 45º
Bullnose Miter Guide and the
Ruler/Stop
(G)
Perform the cut
Align Guide
to Ruler/Sto
p
Turn counter-
clockwise to loosen
Ruler/Stop Turn Clockwise
to tighten
Ruler/Stop
Bull Nose
Miter
Hold Work
in Position
Direction
of Cut

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SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION
4. Off-angle Cutting:
NOTE: To cut angles other than 45º angles or Miters, a 90º Protractor (MK Diamond Part No. 134569-MK)
should be used.
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Cooling Flow
Points
On
Position
ON/OFF
Switch
Off
Position
ON/OFF
Switch
(D)
Position the tile against the 90º
Protractor and the Ruler/Stop
(D)
Position the 90º Protractor
and tighten the
retaining thumbscrew
(A)
Remove the Adjustable Cutting
Guide
Turn counter-
clockwise to loosen
Ruler/Stop
Adjustable
Cutting Guide
(E)
Turn the motor ON
(F)
Verify proper cooling flow on
both sides of the blade (See
Maintenance Section to
increase/decrease flow)
(H)
Turn the motor OFF when
work is complete
(B)
Place the 90º Protractor on
the Ruler/Stop
(C)
Set the desired angle and
tighten the thumbscrew
(G)
Perform the cut
Turn counter-
clockwise to loosen
Align Guide
to Ruler/Sto
p
Ruler/Stop Set Angle
Turn Clockwise
to tighten
Turn Clockwise
to tighten
Protractor
Ruler/Stop
Hold Work
in Position
Direction
of Cut

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SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION
5. Adjusting the Cutting Head:
The Cutting Head is heavy! Care must be used when changing the position of the Cutting Head.
* A GFCI wall socket is the preferred protective device.
Adjust Cutting
Head to Cut Depth
of Approx ¼” to ½”
Turn Clockwise
to tighten
Turn Counter-
clockwise to loosen
Off
Position
ON/OFF
Switch
(C)
Remove Adjusting Knob
(A)
Ensure the ON/OFF Switch
is in the OFF position
(B)
Unplug the GFCI from the
power source*
(F)
Install the Adjusting Knob
(D)
Remove the Cutting Head from
The rear pivot hole
(E)
Install the Cutting Head onto
the front pivot hole
(G)
Set cutting depth approximately
1/4 to 1/2 inch below the surface
of the Movable Cutting Table
(H)
Plug the GFCI into the
power source*
Unplug
Remove
Cutting Head
Rear Pivot
Hole
Front Pivot
Hole
GFCI Plugged
Into Power
Source

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SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION
6. Adjusting the Post for Maximum Cutting Length:
The Cutting Head and Post are heavy! Use care when changing the position of the Cutting Head.
Hold the Post when removing the Post Support Plate.
* A GFCI wall socket is the preferred protective device.
Off
Position
ON/OFF
Switch
(I)
Install the Cutting Head (See
Adjusting the Cutting Head
Cutting
Head
(A)
Ensure the ON/OFF Switch
is in the OFF position
(B)
Unplug the GFCI from the
power source*
(D)
Remove the Cutting Head (See
Adjusting the Cutting Head
(C)
Remove Water Basin
(E)
Loosen the Post Support Plate
and retaining bolts
(F)
Remove the Post Support Plate
and retaining bolts
(G)
Relocate the Post to the rear
Post retaining holes
(H)
Install and tighten the Post
Support Plate and retaining bolts
(J)
Install the Water Basin
(K)
Plug the GFCI into the
power source*
Post Support
Plate
Slide Water Basin out
of the front of the Saw
Unplug
Cutting
Head
Turn counter-
clockwise to loosen
9/16-inch
Wrench
Post Rear
Holes
Turn Clockwise
to tighten
9/16-inch
Wrench
Slide Water Basin
back in the Saw
GFCI Plugged
Into Power
Source

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SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION
7. Cleanup:
NOTES: 1. If an external water source was used, steps A through C may be skipped.
2. Dispose of waste water in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local laws.
Ensure the saw is disconnected before completing the remainder of the cleanup process.
* A GFCI wall socket is the preferred protective device.
Cooling Flow
Points
Off
Position
ON/OFF
Switch
(D)
Ensure the ON/OFF Switch
is in the OFF position
(F)
Unplug MK-101 from the GFCI
(E)
Unplug the GFCI from the
Power source
(B)
Place the Water Pump
In an external container
(A)
Clean the Water Pump
suction of all debris
(C)
Run the MK-101 until clear
water is seen at the blade
cooling ports (Approx. 1 minute)
(H)
Remove the Water Basin
from the MK-101
(I)
Clean the Water Basin
(G)
Clean the MK-101 with
soap and clean water
Clean Water
Basin
Soap and
Fresh Water
Pump
Suction
Water Pump
In container
External
Container
Unplug
GFCI
Slide Water Basin out
of the front of the Saw