MK Diamond Products MK 1070 User manual

MK-1070 TILE SAW
CAUTION:
Read Safety
And General
Instructions
Carefully
Before Using
Saw For The
First Time.
Model MK 1070
Tile Saw
Owner’s Manual
Parts List &
Operating
Instructions
For your one (1) year warranty to be
effective, complete the warranty card
(include the serial number) and mail it in as
soon as possible.
Manual Part No. 156172
Revision 8/98
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General Safety Instructions
Safety Messages and Symbols
Hazard Symbols
Damage Prevention Messages
Safety Label Locations
Saw Features
Motor
Cutting Head
Conveyor Table
Frame and Tower
Water System
Unpacking and Preparation
Initial Assembly
The Cutting Head
Installing the Blade
Blade Tracking
Installing the Water Pump
Electrical Requirements
Sawing Operations
General Cutting Guidelines
Rip Cutting
45° Miter Cutting
Conveyor Table Markings
Maintenance
Removing the Pan
Brush Removal and Replacement
Troubleshooting
Parts Listing
Exploded View
Optional Accessories
Warranty Information
MK Diamond Authorized Service Centers
How to order Repair Parts
Returned Merchandise Policy
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pg 5
pg 6
pg 7-10
pg 11-12
pg 13-14
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pg 15-18
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Table of Contents

• Take time to read and understand fully the owner’s manual instructions
and all safety labels attached to the saw.
• Use safety goggles and ear protectors that comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Wear a dust mask and protect your hands, face and body with the proper
clothing and safety equipment.
• Keep blade guard in place and in working order at all times.
• Be sure you have the right saw and blade for the work to be done.
Forcing a tool to do a job for which it was not designed invites hazardous
results and failure.
• Keep work area clean and safe to avoid accidents.
• Maintain a “safe zone” and keep all visitors at a safe distance from the
work area.
• Always make sure switch is “off” before plugging unit into electrical
power.
• Never leave saw running unattended. Turn power off.
• Be sure the saw is secure and stable before cutting. Never stand on the
saw or use the saw on an unsupported surface.
• Maintain all tools with care for the safest and best performance.
• Should any part of this saw be missing or damaged, or any component fail
to perform properly, shut off the saw and unplug the power source. Replace
the missing, damaged, and/or failed part before resuming operation.
• Always keep alert. Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use) to
cause a careless mistake. Always remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
• THINK SAFETY The operation of any power tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes causing severe damage. Use safety
goggles to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT
For your safety!
These safety precautions should be followed at all times. Failure to follow
these safety precautions could result in injury to yourself and others.
Safety is a combination of operator common sense and alertness at all
times when the saw is being used.
For your own safety and protection, do not attempt to operate saw until
it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions, and
until you read and understand all safety and operating instructions.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MK-1070 TILE SAW
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Safety Messages
Hazard Symbols
Before applying electrical power to the saw, ensure that the ON/OFF
switch is in the OFF position. Accidental starts can cause injury.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent
injury. Never operate the motor with covers, shrouds, or guards removed.
Exposed, frayed or worn electrical motor and/or water pump wiring can
be sources of electrical shock which could cause severe injury or burns.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY injured if you don’t follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY injured if you don’t follow instructions.
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Caution
Warning
Electrical Shock!
Accidental Starts!
Rotating or Moving Parts!
Danger
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You CAN be injured and/or your saw can be damaged if you don’t follow
instructions.
Additional Information as to the nature of the hazard is provided by
the following hazards symbols which appear throughout the manual in
conjunction with safety message alert symbols.
A safety message and symbol informs you about potential hazards that
could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by one of the
three words: Danger, Warning, or Caution.

Other important messages that are designed to help prevent damage to
your MK Diamond 1070 tile saw, other property, or the environment are
preceded by the word “notice.”
Your MK-1070 tile Saw or other property could be damaged if
you don’t follow instructions
Safety labels are located according to the drawing below. The labels
contain important safety information. Please read them carefully. These
labels are considered a permanent part of your saw. If a label comes
off or becomes hard to read, contact MK Diamond or your dealer for
replacement.
damage
prevention
messages
safety
label
locations
notice
Item Location Description Part #
D5
H6
H7
H8
Cutting head, top
Motor, front side
Motor, blade side
Motor
Model and serial number label
General safety precautions
GFCI cautions
Amp. max cautions
156173
155806
155678
154822
B9 Blade Guard Hearing Protection 156687
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The lightweight portable MK-1070 is a powerful tile cutting machine that
features an innovative adjustable cutting head that allows the operator
to make precision miter cuts quickly and accurately. The MK-1070 is
uniquely designed with the professional in mind to meet all requirements
for any cutting application.
Motor
The MK-1070 features a powerful high torque right angle drive universal
motor with the following specifications:
120 volts/ 50/60 hertz, single phase
2000 watts 17.6 ampere
4300 r.p.m.
The heavy-duty pinion and gear wheel assembly is permanently lubricated
in the sealed right-angle gearbox.
Cutting Head
The cutting head includes a built-in, fully adjustable, 45° miter system.
The 10 inch blade capacity yields a depth of cut of 3-3/4” or 2-1/8” at
a miter. The hinged blade guard allows easy blade changes, and is wide
enough to accept 8” profile wheels.
Conveyor Table
The rugged conveyor table assembly utilizes a linear guide bar and cover
that provides accurate, minimal maintenance operation, and increases
operator control and safety. The full movement of the table allows for the
cutting of 24” tile, or full diagonal cutting 18” tile.
Frame and Tower
The unitized structural steel frame and cast aluminum tower of the MK-
1070 provide maximum strength and rigidity, while keeping weight to a
minimum. The MK-1070 is very portable at 107 pounds and an overall
size of 41”L x 23”W x 18”H. Carrying handles are provided for ease of
transporting.
Water System
The water system of the MK-1070 consists of a thermoplastic water
reservoir and a submersible recirculating pump that connected to water
tubes in the blade guard in order to provide a continuous supply of water
to both sides of the blade. The water reservoir will not rust or peel, and
can be removed for easy cleaning.
1070 TILE SAW
10 inch blade capacity, with built-in mitering
Saw Features
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Carefully open carton. Remove the accessory pack. Lift the saw frame
out of the carton by the frame, and place onto a level work surface. The
saw frame may also be placed onto the optional stand (see Stand under
Optional Accessories) at this point.
Open the accessory pack, and check each item with the contents list and
illustration below, making certain that all items are accounted for and in
good condition before discarding any packing material. If there are any
missing or damaged parts, call our toll free number 1-[phone]
for instructions before proceeding with the assembly.
Contents of carton: Saw frame and Accessory Pack
Unpacking, and
Preparation
Accessory pack contains:
saw frame
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cutting head
cutting kit
splash guard
drain plug
rip guide
water pump hose adapter water pump hose with clamp water pump
3/8” washerheight adjustment knob
owner’s manual
pump manual warranty card
10” tile blade
wing screw blade nut wrench blade shaft wrench
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For your own safety and protection, do not attempt to operate this saw
until it is completely assembled according to the instructions, and until you
understand the machines capabilities and the potential hazards associated
with it.
The Cutting Head Assembly has been professionally installed and aligned
to insure accurate cutting in both the 90° and 45° plane. Adjustments to
the Cutting Head should only involve its designed feature for miter cutting.
Great focus and precision went into the alignment process, therefore
it is advisable not to break or alter any of the factory adjustments. If
transportation or maintenance necessitates some disassembly, the Cutting
Head may be removed by unthreading the circular height adjustment knob,
and sliding the entire assembly from the rear post pin.
Initial Assembly
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Loosen the davies knob and the wing nut on the blade guard, raise the
blade guard to it’s highest position, and retighten the wing nut. Remove
the blade shaft nut and outer flange using the wrenches provided. Place
the blade onto the shaft making sure that the rotation arrow on the blade
faces counter-clockwise (triangular shaped black knob), when viewed from
the blade side of the saw. Reinstall the outer flange and blade shaft nut,
tightening the nut with the wrenches provided. Be careful not to over-
tighten! Lower the blade guard and retighten the davies knob and wing nut.
Loosen the adjustment knob and lower the cutting head until the blade
is 1/4” below the surface of the conveyor table. Tighten the height
adjustment knob to hold the cutting head in this position. Ensure that the
blade tracks near the center of the channel in the conveyor table, and
that the table moves freely from front to back (refer to Securing the Table
if table does not move freely). If the blade does not track near the center
of the channel or the conveyor table does not move freely at this point,
stop and call MK Diamond Customer Service at 1-[phone].
The Cutting Head Assembly has been factory adjusted to insure proper
cutting. The blade should track near the center of the 90° channel in the
conveyor table, and should move freely from front to back. If the blade
strikes the side of the channel, does not track smoothly, or appears too
far left or right of center, call MK Diamond Customer Service before
proceeding.
The Cutting
Head
installing the
blade
Blade Tracking
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The MK-1070 tile saw is wired for 120V, single phase operation, and
draws 17.6 amps at 120V. This is a large load and if the machine is
operated on any circuit that is already close to it’s capacity, the circuit
breaker may be tripped. If this occurs, eliminate other loads from the
circuit. A separate circuit protected by a 20 amp breaker is ideal. If other
loads do not exist and power failure still occurs, have the circuit inspected
by a qualified electrician.
This equipment must be grounded.
The MK-1070 is equipped with a grounded power cord and plug. To
reduce the risk of electrical shock, connect only to a properly grounded,
ground- type receptacle. If used, extension cords must be three conductor
type with three prong ground type plugs and receptacles. Use only UL
listed cords and connect the saw as close to the power source as possible.
Always repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged. Use the
following chart for cord selection.
Length of extension Cord up to 50’ up to 75’ over 75’
Minimum Wire Gauge #14 #12 #10
Notice: Use of undersize extension cords results in low voltage to the
motor, which can result in burnout and premature failure. MK warns that
equipment returned to us, showing signs of being run in a low voltage
condition through the use of undersized extension cords, with be repaired
or replaced totally at the customer’s expense, regardless of current
warranty condition.
electrical
requirements
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Screw the water pump hose adapter onto the water pump. Slide one end
of the water hose onto the adapter and place the pump in the water pan
cradle. Slide the other end of the water hose onto the fitting at the back
of the blade guard. Plug the water pump into the three-prong receptacle
on the motor. Fill the pan with clean water, insuring that the water level
is above the pump intake to insure proper operation. The water pump is
completely submersible, has sealed bearings and is thermally protected.
Cold weather and low voltage may cause the pump not to function
properly. Be sure that the pump is clear of sediment before operation.
See the pump manual separately enclosed for all pump information.
This pump is supplied with a grounding conductor and a grounding type
attachment plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, connect only to a
properly grounded, ground-type receptacle.
•Do not use this pump in flammable liquid.
•Do not remove grounding pin from electrical cord.
•Do not connect to any voltage other than that shown the pump.
Notice: Do not run the pump dry. Also be sure to disconnect and remove
the water pump when cutting dry.
installing the
water pump
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In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a
matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
• Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
• Improper connection of the equipment - grounding conductor can result
in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with the insulation having
an outer surface that is green, with or without yellow stripes, is the
equipment grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric
cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment - grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
• Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether
the 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 damaged or worn cord immediately. See Table 1 for
proper extension cord gage requirements.
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Warning
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like
the one illustrated in Sketch A in Figure 1. The tool has a grounding plug
that looks like the plug illustrated in Sketch A in Figure 1. A temporary
adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Sketches B and C, may
be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Sketch
B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter
should be used only if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet
can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ear,
lug, and the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.
Use of a temporary adapter is not permitted in Canada.
Additionally, the water pump requires the use of a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter. Therefore, when using the water pump, plugged into the
motor receptacle, this tool must be plugged into a properly installed and
grounded Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlet, like the one illustrated
in Sketch D in Figure 1. If a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlet is
not available, MK Diamond has available, as an accessory item, a plug
- in Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter that may be plugged into a properly
installed and grounded 3-pole outlet. See Sketch E in Figure 1.
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