TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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. All visitors should
remain at a safe distance from work area.
500 TILE WET SAW
OWNER'S MANUAL
READ THIS OWNER'S
7. mAKE WorKShop ChILd-proof with
padlocks, master switches or by removing
starter keys.
8. uSE ThE rIGhT TooL. Don't force 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 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. SECurE WorK. Use clamps or a vise
instead of your hand to hold work when
practical. This safety precaution allows for
proper tool operation using both hands.
15. don'T ovErrEACh. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
16. mAInTAIn TooLS WITh CArE. Keep
tools clean and in good working condition for
maximum safety performance. Follow instruc-
tions for lubricating and changing accessories.
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