MK Diamond Products MK-145 User manual

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Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions
before using this equipment. This owner’s manual
MUST accompany the equipment at all times.
Revision 100
MK-145 TILE SAW
OWNER’S MANUAL, PARTS LIST &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
06.2011
Manual Part# 158286

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MK-145 EXPLODED VIEW

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MK-145 PARTS LIST
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART #
1SWITCH 158303
2DIAGONAL CUTTING GUIDE 158304
3ADJUSTABLE CUTTING GUIDE 158305
4TABLE STOP 158306
5 MOTOR ASSEMBLY 158307
6FLANGE ASSEMBLY 158308
7BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY 158309
8 CUTTING TABLE COVER ASSEMBLY 158310
9DIAMOND BLADE 158311
10 MK-145 MOLDED BASE 158312
11 MK-145 MOLDED TOP 158313
12 POWER CORD 158314
13 WARNING LABEL 158315
14 NAMEPLATE LABEL 158316
15 MOUNTING SCREWS (TOP TO BASE) 158317

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MK-145 THEORY
Types of Cutting:
There are two basic types of cutting-Dry or Wet. The choice of which type of blade to use depends on
• The requirements of the job
• The machine/tool utilizing the diamond blade
• The preference of the operator
In the case of DRY cutting, the overwhelming popularity and quantity of hand-held saws and the
exible nature of MK Diamond blades to professionally handle most ceramic, masonry, stone and
concrete materials, make the DRY cutting blade a very attractive tool. When using a DRY blade, the
user must be aware of distinct operating practices to ensure optimum performance. DRY cutting
blades require sufcient airow about the blade to prevent overheating of the steel core. This is best
accomplished by shallow, intermittent cuts of the material with periods of “free-spinning” (for several
seconds) between each cut, to maximize the cooling process.
For WET cutting applications, MK has the exact blade to compliment both the material to be cut
and the wet cutting machine to be used. During cutting operations, liberal amounts of water act as
a coolant to support the cutting effectiveness and longevity of the WET blade. Additionally, using
water adds to the overall safety of cutting operations by keeping the dust signature down.
Know all you can about the material you wish to cut.
THEORY OF DIAMOND BLADES:
Diamond blades do not really cut; they grind the material through friction. Diamond crystals,
often visible at the leading edge and sides of the rim/segment, remove material by scratching out
particles of hard, dense materials, or by knocking out larger particles of loosely bonded abrasive
material. This process eventually cracks or fractures the diamond particle, breaking it down into
smaller pieces. As a result, a diamond blade for cutting soft, abrasive material must have a hard
metal matrix composition to resist this erosion long enough for the exposed diamonds to be properly
utilized. Conversely, a blade for cutting a hard, non-abrasive material must have a soft bond to
ensure that it will erode and expose the diamonds embedded in the matrix. These simple principles
are the foundation of “controlled bond erosion”.

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MK-145 ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES:
ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1. 158309 Blade Guard Assembly
2. 158304 Diagonal Cutting Guide
3. 158305 Adjustable Cutting Guide
4. 158311 Diamond Blade
5. 152610 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(Not Included with the MK-145)

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ORDERING INFORMATION
You may order MK Diamond products through your local MK Diamond distributor or, you may order
direct from MK Diamond.
NOTE: There is a $25.00 minimum order when ordering direct from MK Diamond. All purchases
must be made using VISA, MasterCard or American Express.
When ordering direct from MK Diamond, please have the following information ready before calling:
• The Model Number of the saw
• The Serial Number of the saw
• Where the saw was purchased and when
• The Part Number for the part(s) being ordered
• The Part Description for the part(s) being ordered
All parts may be ordered by calling toll free to 1.800.421.5830 or 310.539.5221 and asking for
Customer Service. For technical questions, call 1.800.474.5594.
RETURN MATERIALS POLICY
To expedite the service relative to the return of a product purchased through MK Diamond, please
observe the following:
NOTE:
When returning all items, they must have been purchased within the previous twelve (12) months.
• Have the Model Number of the saw
• Have the Serial Number of the saw
• Have the location of where the saw was purchased
• Have the date when the saw was purchased
• Contact Customer Service for approval to return the item(s)
• Obtain a Returned Goods Number (RGA) authorizing the return
• Follow the packaging instructions in the following section
• Ensure your item(s) are prepaid to the destination
For returned items, call toll free to 1.800.421.5830 or 310.539.5221 and ask for Customer Service.
For technical questions, call 1.800.474.5594 or 310.257.2845.
PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS
• Remove the Blade guard and Support Angle Assembly
• Dry the saw before shipping
• When packing, include the following: MK-S Scoring Saw, Diamond Blade, and Blade guard
(Other Accessories are not required)
• Package the unit in its original container or one of comparable size (do not ship the unit
partially exposed)
• Ensure all parts are secured in the packaging to prevent moving
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS
For quicker repair time, you may contact MK Diamond Customer Service, toll free, at 1.800.421.5830
or 310.539.5221 for the Authorized Service Center closest too you or visit our web site at
www.mkdiamond.com. For technical questions, call 1.800.474.5594.
MK-145 ORDERING AND RETURN INFORMATION

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NOTES

MK Diamond Products, Inc.
1315 Storm Parkway
Torrance, CA 90501
Toll-Free: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.mkdiamond.com
MK-145 Tile Saw
OWNERS MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTION
DOCUMENT NO. 158286