TABLE OF CONTENTS
General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Extension cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
California Proposition 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Exploded parts diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
GENERAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL COMPLETELY AND MAkE
SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL OF IT'S
SAFETY GUIDELINES.
1 . Keep guards in place and in
working order .
2 . remove adjusting Keys and
wrenches. Before turning on the tile saw,
make sure the keys and adjusting wrenches
have been removed .
3 . Keep worK area clean. Cluttered areas
and benches invite accidents .
4 . always remain alert when the saw
is in use. Inattention on the part of the
operator may lead to serious injury .
5 . don't use in a dangerous
environment . Don't use power tools in
damp or wet locations or expose them to rain .
Keep work area well lit .
6 . Keep children away. Anyone in the
cutting vicinity should remain at a safe
distance from work area .
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7 . maKe worKshop child-proof with
padlocks, master switches or by removing
starter keys .
8 . use the right tool. Don't use a tool
or attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed .
9 . use the proper eXtension cord. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condition .
When using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw . An undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating . TABlE 1 (page 4)
shows the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere rating .
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge .
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord .
10 . don't force the tool. It has been
designed to operate at maximum safety and
performance levels .
11 . do not force the material being cut.
Always let the blade cut at its own speed .
12 . wear proper apparel. Do not wear
loose clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets or
other jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts . Non-slip foot wear is recommended .
Wear protective hair covering if you have
long hair .
13 . always use safety glasses. Also
use face or dust mask for commercial cutting
operations . Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact-resistant lenses, they are NOT
safety glasses .
14 . don't overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times .
15 . maintain tools with care. Keep
tools clean and in good working condition for
maximum safety performance .
16 . disconnect saw before servicing –
when changing accessories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, etc .
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