MK Diamond Products MK-370EXP TILE SAW User manual

08.2013
MK-370EXP TILE SAW
OWNERS MANUAL, PARTS LIST &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions
before using this equipment. This owners manual MUST
accompany the equipment at all times.
Revision 304
Manual Part No. 160084

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Congratulations on your purchase of a MK-370EXP Saw Tile 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-370EXP 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-370EXP Saw safely and correctly. Please take a few minutes to familiarize
yourself with the MK-370EXP Saw by reading and reviewing this manual.
If you should have questions concerning your MK-370EXP 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.
INTRODUCTION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY
Safety Messages 4
Damage Prevention Message 4
General Safety Precautions 4-7
California Proposition 65 Message 8
Electrical Requirements 9-12
Safety Label Locations 14
Product Specications 15
UNPACKING, TRANSPORT and ASSEMBLY
Unpacking 16
Contents 16
Transport 16
STARTUP, ADJUSTMENT, OPERATION and SHUTDOWN
Cutting Head Installation 17
Diamond Blade Installation 17-18
Adjustable Cutting Guide Installation 19
Splash Guard Installation 19
Water Pump Preparation 19
Pre-Start Inspection 20-21
Setup for Operation 22
Operation 23-27
Cleanup 28-29
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance 29-31
Flow adjustment 31
Blade Dressing 32
Diamond Blade Change-Out 33
Troubleshooting 34-41
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
Exploded View & Parts List 42-47
ACCESSORIES ORDERING and RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
Accessories 48
Ordering Information 50
Return Material Policy 50
Packaging Instructions 50
Authorized Service Centers 50
Contact & Warranty 51

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MK-370EXP 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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-370EXP 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
saw 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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