MK Diamond Products MK-5005S User manual

12.2010
MK-5005S BLOCK SAW
OWNER’S MANUAL
PARTS LIST &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions
before using this equipment. This parts list MUST
accompany the equipment at all times.
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Congratulations on your purchase of a MK-5000S Block Saw. We are certain that you will be
pleased with your purchase. MK Diamond takes pride in producing the nest construction
power tools and diamond blades in the industry.
Operated correctly, your MK-5000S Block Saw should provide you with years of service. In or-
der to help you, we have included this manual. This Owner’s Manual contains information nec-
essary to operate and maintain your MK-5000S Block Saw safely and correctly. Please take the
time to familiarize yourself with the MK-5000S Block Saw by reading and reviewing this manual.
Read and follow all safety, operating and maintenance instructions.
If you should have questions concerning your MK-5000S Block 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 (in-
cluding the serial number) and mail it in as soon as possible.
INTRODUCTION

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SAFETY Pages
Safety Messages 4
Damage Prevention Message 4
General Safety Precautions and Hazard Symbols 4-6
California Proposition 65 Message 6
Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions 8-9
Safety Label Locations 10
Product Specications 11
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
Unpacking 12
Contents 12
Transport 12
Assembly 13-14
SETUP, ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION
Setup 15-17
Adjustment and Operation 18-24
Cleanup 25
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Maintenance 26-27
Troubleshooting 28-36
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
Exploded View 38-47
Parts List 48-52
THEORY
Theory of Diamond Blades 53
ACCESSORIES, ORDERING and RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
Accessories 54
Ordering Information 55
Return Material Policy 55
Packaging Instructions 55
Authorized Service Centers 55
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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 instruc-
tions could also result in damage and/or reduced equipment life.
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.
In order to prevent injury, the following safety precautions and symbols should be followed at all times!
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND HAZARD SYMBOLS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
the power tool before it is turned on.
Cluttered work areas and benches invite accidents.
DO NOT use power tools in damp or wet locations nor expose them to rain. Always
keep the work area well lit.
All visitors and children should be kept a safe distance from work area.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preced-
ed 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.
ALWAYS keep the Blade Guards in place.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS PLACES
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If using an extension cord make sure it is in good condition first. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An under-
sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage that will result in a loss of power and overheating.
TABLE, Page 9 shows the correct AWG size to use depending on cord length and name-
plate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.
DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that may
be caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair cov-
ering to contain long hair.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times by not overreaching.
Clamps or a vise should be used to hold work whenever practical. Keeping your
hands free to operate a power tool is safer.
Keep tools clean for the best and safest performance. Always follow maintenance in-
structions for lubricating and when changing accessories.
Power tools should always be disconnected before servicing or when changing acces-
sories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
Make the workshop kid proof by using padlocks, master switches or by removing starter
keys.
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.
MAKE THE WORKSHOP KID PROOF
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL
USE THE RIGHT TOOL
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD
USE PROPER APPAREL
ALWAYS wear approved eye protection.
ALWAYS wear approved respiratory protection.
ALWAYS place the power ON/OFF switch in the OFF position when the saw is not in use.
ON / OFF
SECURE WORK
DO NOT OVERREACH
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
DISCONNECT TOOLS
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