MK Diamond Products MK-1080 User manual

MK-1080 PAVER SAW
OWNER’S MANUAL,
OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL
www.mkdiamond.com
Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions before
using this equipment. This manual MUST accompany the
equipment at all times.
04.2015
Revision 103
Manual Part No. 166894

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a MK-1080 Paver Saw. We are certain that you will be
pleased with your purchase. MK Diamond takes pride in producing the finest construction
power tools and diamond blades in the industry.
Operated correctly, your MK-1080 Paver Saw should provide you with years of service. In
order to help you, we have included this manual. This owners manual contains information
necessary to operate and maintain your MK-1080 Paver Saw safely and correctly. Please take
a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the MK-1080 Paver Saw by reading and reviewing
this manual.
If you should have questions concerning your MK-1080 Paver Saw, please feel free to call our
friendly customer service department at: 800 421-5830
Regards,
MK Diamond
NOTE THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE:
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
PURCHASE PLACE:
PURCHASE DATE:
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.

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SAFETY
Safety Message/Alert Symbols 4
General Safety Poprecautions/Hazard Symbols 4-7
California Proposition 65 Message 8
Electrical Requirements & Grounding Instructions 9
Electric Motor Safety 10-12
Operation & Safety Decals/Locations 13
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Specications 14
INSPECTION & SET-UP
Unpacking & Contents 15
Installing the Blade 16-17
Installing the Water Pump 18
OPERATION
Motor Information 19
Cutting Operations 20
MAINTENANCE
Adjusting Belt Tension 21-22
Adjusting Blade Alignment to Table 23
Diamond Blade Sharpening (Re-Dressing) 23
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
Parts List: Paver Saw, MK-1080 1.5 HP 120V 60HZ, 153203 24-25
Parts List: Paver Saw, MK-1080 Home Depot 1.5 HP 120V 60HZ, 153203-HD 26-27
Parts List: Paver Saw, MK-1080 Assy, Cutting Head, 166877 28-29
Parts List: Paver Saw, MK-1080 Home Depot Assy, Cutting Head, 166877-HD 30-31
Parts List: Paver Saw, MK-1080 Assy, Motor Mount, 166878 32-33
Parts List: Paver Saw, MK-1080 Home Depot Assy, Motor Mount, 166878-HD 34-35
Parts List: Paver Saw, MK-1080 Assy, Table, 166880 36
Parts List: Paver Saw, MK-1080 Assy, Blade Guard, 154297 37
Parts List: Paver Saw, MK-1080 Home Depot Assy, Blade Guard, 154297-HD 38
Parts List: Paver Saw, MK-1080 Assy, Spring Bushing, 166874 39
Ordering Information 42
Contact Information and Limited Warranty 43
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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MK-1080 PAVER SAW SAFETY
Read and follow all safety, operating and maintenance instructions. Failure to read and follow
these instructions could result in injury or death to you or others. Failure to read and follow these
instructions could also result in damage and/or reduced equipment life. Safety warnings and
guidelines do not by themselves eliminate danger. They are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention procedures and good judgement.
SAFETY MESSAGES
A Damage Prevention Message is to inform the user of important information and/or instructions that
could lead to equipment or other property damage if not followed. Information Messages convey
information that pertains to the equipment being used. Each message will be preceded by the word
NOTE, as in the example below.
DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES
NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND HAZARD SYMBOLS
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is
preceded by a safety alert symbol ( ) and one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY INJURED if you DO NOT follow directions.
WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY INJURED if you DO NOT follow directions.
CAUTION You CAN be INJURED if you DO NOT follow directions. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
ALWAYS read this Owner’s Manual before operating the machine. DO NOT operate or
service this equipment before reading this entire manual. Read and understand all warn-
ings, instructions and controls on the machine. Know how to stop the equipment quickly in
case of emergency. It is the operators responsibility to use this machine under safe work-
ing conditions and conform with federal, state and local codes or regulations pertaining to
safety, air, pollution, noise etc...
ALWAYS keep the Blade and Belt Guards in place. DO NOT operate this machine with any
guard or safety device removed. A Guard, or any damaged part should be repaired or
replaced immediately.
NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof
glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective devices required by the job. Non-slip
foot wear is recommended.
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In order to prevent injury, the following safety precautions and symbols should be followed at all times!

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MK-1080 PAVER SAW SAFETY
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All visitors and children should be kept a safe distance from work area. Maintain a safe
operating distance to other personnel.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
MAKE THE WORKSHOP KID PROOF
Make the workshops kid proof by using padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
ROTATING PARTS
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury. Never oper-
ate the motor with covers, shrouds, or guards, removed.
OVER SPEED
NEVER tamper with the governor components or settings to increase the maximum speed.
Severe personal injury and damage to the engine or equipment can result if operated at
speeds above maximum.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
NEVER touch electrical wires or components while the engine is running. Exposed, frayed or
worn electrical wiring and plugs can be sources of electrical shock which could cause severe
injury or burns. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
ALWAYS avoid inhalation of and skin contact with silica dust and/or mist. Provide proper
dust removal. Use dust-collection system when applicable.
NEVER operate the machine in an explosive atmosphere or near combustible materials.
Sparks from the cutting-action of this machine can ignite flammable materials, liquids, gases
or dust.
This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18 years of age.
ALWAYS wear approved respiratory, head, ear and eye protection
when operating this machine.
Before starting the engine/motor, be sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position to pre-
vent accidental starting. Place the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position before performing any
service operation. ALWAYS place the power ON/OFF switch in the OFF position when the
machine is not in use.
ACCIDENTAL STARTS!
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Engine components can become extremely hot from operation. To prevent severe burns,
do not touch these areas while the engine is running, or immediately after it is turned off.
Never operate the engine with heat shields removed.
HOT PARTS!
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DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL
A power tool will do a job better and safer operating at the rate for which it was designed.
DO NOT force a tool or an attachment to do a job that it was not designed to do.
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