Tool Shed TSTC03 User manual

TILE CUTTER 180MM
www.thetoolshed.co.nz
TSTC03

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT DETAILS
Product Model ToolShed Tile Cutter 180mm
Product Code TSTC03
DISTRIBUTED BY:
Product Details 3
Specications 4
Product Identication 5
Safety Guidelines 6
Assembly 10
Operation 14
Maintenance & Storage 16
Troubleshooting 17
Note:
This manual is for your reference only. Due to the continuous improvement of
the ToolShed products, changes may be made at any time without obligation or
notice.
Warranty:
This product may be covered under The ToolShed warranty. For more information, see
our Terms & Conditions at www.thetoolshed.co.nz
Thank You
For the purchase of this ToolShed product. We try our hardest to supply customers like you
with the best quality products available, at the best price possible. We cant wait to continue
working together in the future.
Please contact us for any servicing, replacement parts, or questions you might have about
your ToolShed product by visiting our website, or calling: 0800 948 665.

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SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Voltage 220–240 Volts | 50 Hertz
Power 750 Watts
No Load Speed 6000 RPM
Insulation Class Class I
Diamond Disc Size 180mm Ø x 2.4mm
Arbour Size 22.2mm Ø
Working Table Size 380 x 440mm
Working Table Extension Size 440 x 570mm
Maximum Cutting Depth 30mm
Net. Weight 8.2kg
145° Vertical Fence
2Diamond Cutting Disc
3Scale
4Working Table
5Lock Knob (For Parallel Guide)
6On/O Switch
7Lock Knob (For Extension Table)
8Parallel Guide
9Extension Table
10 Lock Knob (Mitre Cutting Guide)
11 Mitre Cutting Guide
12 Lock Knob (For Protective Guard)
13 Metal Bracket
14 Protective Guard
15 Water Reservoir Plug
16 Lower Protective Guard

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SAFETY GUIDELINES SAFETY GUIDELINES
• DO NOT use the power tool or machinery
in rainy conditions or wet areas where the
power tool or machinery could get wet.
Water in this power tool or machinery can
lead to electric shock.
• Only use the power tool or machinery
when the plug correctly matches the
power outlet. Modifying plugs greatly
increases the risk of electric shock.
• Keep the power cord away from anything
that could damage it such as sharp edges,
moving parts or heat. A damaged power
cord increases the risk of electric shock.
• Only operate outdoors with the use of an
outdoor extension lead. Not all extension
leads are suited to outdoor use and using
one which is not can greatly increase the risk
of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with grounded or
earthed surfaces. Surfaces such as radiators,
ranges, pipes, and refrigerators can increase
the risk of electric shock due to your body
being earthed or grounded.
• Never carry the power tool by the cord,
or yank the cable from the power outlet.
This can damage the internal wiring and may
become a hazard.
WARNING
Electric shock can cause serious injury
or, in some cases be fatal.
Electrical Safety
• Use the correct tool for the job. Forcing
a tool to do a job it was not designed for
increases the risk of accident or injury.
• Disconnect tools and machinery from
power, or remove batteries before doing
any maintenance or adjustments, or
before storing the tools and machinery.
This reduces or removes the risk of a power
connection that causes the tool or machinery
to accidentally re, which can help prevent
injury or accident.
• Check the general condition of the power
tool for damage or any problems that
could aect the way the tool or machine
works. An unrepaired tool or machine can
lead to accident and injury. Only have your
tool or machine repaired with genuine parts
from The ToolShed.
• Only use the power tool and machinery
with genuine parts or accessories that are
designed to be used with this power tool
and machinery. Failure to do so could result
in accident or injury or damage your tool or
machinery.
• Store your tool or machinery out of reach
of children, and away from untrained
personnel when not in use. Use by some-
body untrained, or a child, could lead to
accident or serious injury.
Power Tool & Machinery Use &
Care
• Always wear personal protective equip-
ment (PPE). Eye protection, ear protection,
dust masks, and other protective equipment
will help to reduce the risk of personal injury
or long-term illnesses.
• Dress appropriately. DO NOT wear loose
clothing that can get caught in moving
parts. Keep hair, loose clothing, jewellery,
and anything else that could be of risk, away
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS &
INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow
instructions and warnings could lead to
serious injury, electric shock, or re.
from moving parts in the machine, or they
could become caught therein.
• Always remain alert and DO NOT operate
power tools or machinery under the inu-
ence of any substances such as alcohol
or drugs, including prescription medica-
tions. Lack of focus could lead to injury or
accidents while operating these power tools
and machinery.
• Always ensure proper footing and
balance. Overreaching can lead to slipping
and falling which can result in injury or acci-
dent.
• Ensure the power switch is in the OFF
position before connecting any battery,
or power source to the power tool or
machinery. This can cause injury as tools
and machinery can suddenly re incidentally
when live, causing accidents.
• Use all provided dust collection and
extraction attachments, if included. This
equipment, along with the use of PPE dust
masks, can help keep you safe from dust, and
keep your work site clear from hazards.
• Ensure loose parts such as wrenches
or adjusting keys are removed before
starting the power tool or machinery.
WARNING
Work Area Safety
Personal Safety
• Ensure that your work area is kept clean
and well lit. Lack of visibility and clutter
greatly increase the risk of accident when
using tools.
• Keep bystanders, pets, and children
clear when operating this power tool or
machine. They can cause distraction or risk
injury to themselves.
• Ensure you are not operating the power
tool or machinery in the presence of dust,
liquids, ammable gases, or anything
that can create an explosive atmosphere.
Power tools and machinery can create sparks
which can lead to ignition and re hazards in
working environments.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES SAFETY GUIDELINES
Tile Cutter Specic Safety Connecting To A Water Supply
Dangers of Construction Dust
Service
• Have your tools and machinery serviced
at The ToolShed with ToolShed replace-
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety
of the power tool or machine is maintained.
• Never use diamond discs which are damaged
or deformed, whether new or old.
• Replace the table insert when it becomes
worn.
• Take care that the diamond discs to be used
are suitable for the material to be cut.
• Wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) when necessary, this should include
hearing protection to reduce the risk of
potential hearing loss, respiratory protec-
tion to reduce the inhalation of harmful dust,
gloves when handling diamond discs and
rough material.
• Never use blades on this machine.
• Use only diamond discs for which the
maximum possible speed is not less than the
maximum spindle speed of the tool and the
material to be cut.
• Faults in the machine, including the guards
or diamond discs, should be reported and
amended as soon as they are discovered.
Never use the machine without the guard in
position.
• The maximum size of the working piece
should be 1m².
• This tile cutter should be used with limita-
tions on ambient conditions (between 15°C
and 30°C).
• The machine must be supplied through a
Residual Current Device (RCD) having a rated
residual operating current not exceeding
30mA.
• For tools provided with a PRCD: Never use
the tool without the PRCD supplied with the
tool.
• For tools provided with an isolating trans-
former: Never use the tool without the trans-
former supplied with the tool or of the type
as specied in the instructions.
• Replacement of the plug or the supply cord
should always be carried out by your local
ToolShed.
• Keep water clear of the electrical parts of the
tool and away from persons in the working
area.
• Silica dust is not just a nuisance; it is a real risk
to your lungs!
• Silica is a natural mineral present in large
amounts in things like sand, sandstone and
granite. It is also commonly found in many
construction materials such as concrete and
mortar. The silica is broken into very ne dust
(also known as Respirable Crystalline Silica
or RCS) during many common tasks such as
cutting, drilling and grinding Breathing in
very ne particles of crystalline silica can lead
to the development of Lung cancer Silicosis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
(Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD)) And breathing in ne particles of
wood dust can lead to the development of
Asthma.
• The risk of lung disease is linked to people
who regularly breathe construction dust over
a period of time, not on the odd occasion.
WARNING
WARNING
The warnings and precautions
discussed in this manual cannot cover
all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense
and caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must be
supplied by the operator.
Some dust particles created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drill and
other construction jobs contain
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
• It is not possible to cover every conceivable
situation you can face. Always exercise care
and use your common sense. If you get into
a situation where you feel unsafe, stop and
seek expert advise. Contact your dealer,
service agent, or an experienced user. Do not
attempt any task you feel unsure of!
• Do not let familiarity gained from the
frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety prin-
ciples. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
Always Use Common Sense

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A SS E M B LY A SS E M B LY
2Diamond Disc
8Parallel Guide Assembly
9Extension Table
11 Mitre Cutting Guide
13 Metal Bracket
14 Protective Guard
15 Water Reservoir Plug
17 Tile Cutter Assembly
18 Spanners X2
Included in the Box
WARNING
The product and the packaging are
not children’s toys! Children must not
play with plastic bags, sheets and small
parts! There is a danger of choking and
suocation.
• When unpacking and checking the contents
of the carton, check each one against the
pack contents shown above to make sure
that all items are accounted for.
• If any parts are missing, do not attempt to
assemble, or use the tile cutter until the
missing parts are obtained and installed
correctly. Any missing parts should be
reported immediately to the ToolShed store
from which you purchased the tool.
Installation of the Metal Bracket
Installing the Diamond Disk
• Unplug the tile cutter from the mains supply.
• Remove the cover (45° vertical fence) of the
water reservoir.
• Remove the two screws and washers from
the top of the deck, slide the metal bracket
into the desired position (Fig.1) and then x in
place re-using the two screws and washers.
Ensure the bracket is perpendicular to the
deck and positioned inline with the blade.
Loosening these screws allows some minor
adjustment to ensure the bracket does not
foul the tile when cutting.
• Put the cover (45° fence) back into position.
• Unplug the tile cutter from the mains supply.
• Remove the cover (45° vertical fence) of the
water tank.
• Remove the blade lower guard (Fig.2).
• Insert the inner ange, the diamond disc
and the outer ange on the spindle (Fig.3).
then tighten the bolt clockwise with the two
spanners provided (Fig.4).
• Insert the blade lower guard into the notches
then tighten the screw.
• Put the cover back into position (Fig.5).
Fig.1.
Fig.2.
Fig.3.
Fig.4.
Fig.5.

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Fig.6.
Fig.8.
Fig.9.
Fig.10.
Fig.11.
Fig.7.
Mounting the Extension Table
Setting Up the Extension Table
Installing the Protective Guard Filling the Water Tank
Installing the Parallel Guide
• Unplug the tile cutter from the mains supply.
• Undo the cross-screw.
• Push the guide rails for the extension table
on both sides into the locator of the machine
body.
• Ret the cross-screw.
• Tighten the locking knob. (Fig.12)
• Unplug the tile cutter from the mains supply.
• Loosen the locking knob.
• Set the extension table to the desired
distance from the cutting disc.
• Tighten the locking knob. (Fig.12 above)
• Unplug the tile cutter from the mains supply.
Place the guard onto the metal bracket and
x in place using the screw and washer
(Fig.6). Push the lock knob (for the protective
guard) over the nut.
• Cover the diamond disc with the protective
guard.
• Ensure that protective guard can move freely
and that it does not touch the disc.
• Do not over tighten the protective guard
when xing it. The guard should be free
to rise and fall as the workpiece is pushed
towards the disc.
Before beginning tile cutting, the tank must
be lled with water:
• Unplug the tile cutter from the mains supply.
• Remove the metal cover (45° vertical fence)
from the working table.
• Insert the water reservoir plug into the drain
opening.
• Fill the tank with water in order to just cover
the disc edge (ensure that no more than ¼ of
the disc is submerged in water).
• When you have nished cutting, remove
the plug inside the tank to drain the water
(Fig.13).
• Unplug the tile cutter from the mains supply.
• Insert spring, clamp, washer and lock knob
(for the parallel guide) to the bolt of parallel
guide (Fig.7), then tighten the lock knob.
• Put the parallel guide onto the working table
and x it using the lock knob (Fig.8-9).
• Mitre cutting can be performed by using
the mitre cutting guide. The angle can be
adjusted from 0° to 45° by unscrewing the
lock knob (for mitre cutting guide) (Fig.10).
• To perform 22.5° or 45° bevel cutting, raise
one side of the cover (45° vertical fence), lever
out the support and secure the tabs into the
places in the deck before working (Fig.11).
Fig.12.
Fig.13.
WARNING
WARNING
During use the water level must never
drop below the MIN marking.
Do not add chemicals or detergents to
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OPERATION OPERATION
Connecting to Power
Intended Use
Cutting an Angle or Bevel
(Fig.16)
Making a Straight Cut (Fig.14)
After Use
Making a Mitre or Diagonal Cut
(Fig.15)
Turning On/O
• Before switching on, make sure that the
voltage of the mains supply is the same as
indicated on the rating plate. This product
is designed to operate on 220–240V | 50Hz.
Connecting it to any other power source may
cause damage.
• This appliance must be earthed. If in doubt,
please consult a qualied electrician. The
mains supply shall be fed via a 10A fuse min.
• This machine must be supplied through a
Residual Current Device (RCD).
• This tile cutter shall be used only to cut tiles
to a required size or shape. It should not be
used to cut inammable, explosive or toxic
materials. Other uses for the cutter will lead
to the damage of the machine and a series of
dangers to the operator.
• Use the 45° vertical fence if you wish to cut
an angle or bevel on the tile edge. Lift the 45°
vertical fence and secure the plastic tabs in
the places on the deck. Then make the cut as
before.
• Internal or external bevel cuts can be made
by turning the tile face up or down:
Internal example; wall corner.
External example; window reveal.
• Adjust the parallel guide to the desired
width. Use the lock knob (for parallel guide)
to loosen or adjust the guide. Position the tile
rmly against the parallel guide and move it
through the blade in a smooth action. Hold
the edges of the tile and press down rmly to
prevent the tile lifting during the cut.
• Switch the product o, disconnect it from
the power supply, and let it cool down.
• Check, clean and store the product as
described in the next section.
• Follow the same procedure for a straight cut
but use the mitre cutting guide in conjunc-
tion with the parallel guide. The mitre cutting
guide simply clips onto the parallel guide.
Make sure that the tile is held rmly in the
guide before making the cut.
• Plug the mains cable into the mains supply.
• Ensure the tile cutter is on a clean, stable, and
at surface.
• Press the green switch marked I.
• The machine will now start. Always allow the
disc to reach full speed before performing
any cutting operations.
• To switch o the machine, push the red
switch marked O. The tile cutter will now
come to a stop.
WARNING
The disc will continue to rotate for a
few seconds after the machine has
been switched o. Wait for the disc to
stop before removing the workpiece or
making any adjustments.
Stop the machine immediately if there
is undue vibration or some other fault.
If this situation continues, check the
machine to nd the origin of the fault.
Fig.14.
Fig.15.
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MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• Before cleaning or performing any mainte-
nance, you must ensure the tool is switched
o and disconnected from the power supply.
• Compressed air is the most eective way to
cleanthistool.AlwayswearPPEsafetygoggles
when cleaning tools with compressed air.
• Ventilation openings and switch levers must
be kept clean. DO NOT attempt to clean by
inserting pointed objects through openings.
• If you discover any damaged or broken parts,
consult your nearest ToolShed for replace-
ments and advise.
• Suspected malfunctions are often due to causes that the users can x themselves. Therefore
check the product using this section. In most cases the problem can be solved quickly.
• Ensure that appliance is disconnected from
power supply before installation, cleaning
and maintenance operations.
• Apart from diamond discs there are no
other user serviceable parts inside this tile
cutter. Refer to qualied service personnel if
internal maintenance is required. Any worn
or damaged parts should be replaced imme-
diately by qualied personnel.
• Keep discs in good condition. Poor condition
or worn discs can increase the noise level
emitted. Do not allow dust to accumulate
inside, or on the product.
Golden Rules of Tile Cutter
Cleaning
Disposal & Recycling
Storage
Transportation
• Keep the product clean. Remove debris
and dust from the cutter after each use and
before storage.
• Regular and proper cleaning will help ensure
safe use and prolong the life of the product.
• Inspect the product before each use for worn
and damaged parts. Do not operate it if you
nd broken and worn parts.
• After each use, clean all excess dust from
the table and the area around the table.
Frequently clean the machine using a soft
brush or vacuum cleaner.
• Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste.
• Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your Local Council or retailer for recy-
cling advice.
• Switch the product o and disconnect it
from the power supply.
• Clean the product as described earlier.
• Store the product and its accessories in a
dark, dry, frost-free, well-ventilated place.
• Always store the product in a place that is
inaccessible to children. The ideal storage
temperature is between 10°C and 30°C.
• We recommend using the original package
for storage or covering the product with a
suitable cloth to protect it against dust.
• Switch the product o and disconnect it
from the power supply.
• Attach transportation guards, if applicable.
• Always carry the product by its main handle.
• Protect the product from any heavy impact
or strong vibrations which may occur during
transportation in vehicles.
• Secure the product to prevent it from slip-
ping or falling over.
TROUBLESHOOTING
FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Motor Not Running No main voltage Check cable, plug socket and fuse.
Motor Runs, Cutting Disc
Remains Still When Subject
To Load
Flange nut loose Check the ange is seated
correctly and tighten if necessary.
Cutting Disc Runs
Irregularly/ Vibrates
Cutting disc warped Replace the cutting disc.
Cutting disc tted incorrectly Fit the cutting disc correctly.
Cutting Disc Is Discoloured
Insucient cooling water Fill the product with water.
Lateral friction caused by cut runout Guide workpiece through cutting
disc more slowly.
WARNING
Troubleshooting could lead to an increased risk to the operator due to the fact that
safety guards / covers may have to be removed. It is therefore particularly important
that all the measures necessary for safe working are taken.