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- Page 1 WITH LASER GUIDE, LED WORK LIGHT, AND STAND WTS2000L WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Specific Safety Instructions for RIDGID Wet Tile/Stone Saw ....... . -
Page 3: General Safety Instructions
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force a tool or attachment WARNING: to do a job for which it was not designed. Some dust created by using power tools contains chem- icals known to the state of California to cause cancer •... -
Page 4: Personal Safety
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord • A temporary adapter (D, Fig. 1) may be used to connect length and ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier this plug to a -pole receptacle (C, Fig. 1), if a properly gauge: the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. -
Page 5: Tool Safety
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, and • DO NOT USE TOOL IF THE SWITCH DOES NOT TURN USE COMMON SENSE when operating a power tool. IT “ON” OR “OFF.” Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. -
Page 6: Specific Safety Instructions For Ridgid Wet Tile/Stone Saw
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RIDGID WET TILE/STONE SAW • REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY INSTRUC- Safety Instructions for Wet Tile/Stone Saw TIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES in this manual. • REVIEW THE MAINTENANCE METHODS for this saw WARNING: (See “Maintaining Your Saw” section, page 35). - Page 7 SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RIDGID WET TILE/STONE SAW • DIRECTION OF FEED: Always feed work into the blade The labels on your tool may include the following symbols: against the rotational direction of the blade. V ... Volts •...
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Page 8: Safety Instructions For Laser
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RIDGID WET TILE/STONE SAW Safety Instructions for Laser CAUTION: The use of controls or adjustments or the performance This saw has a built-in laser light. The laser is class IIIa and of procedures other than those directed in this manual emits output power of a maximum .5mW and 630~670nm... -
Page 9: Glossary Of Terms
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Arbor Plunge Cut The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted. A cutting operation in which the rotating blade is lowered onto the work piece. Bevel Cut Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) A cutting operation made across the width of the work piece in which the cut is not perpendicular to the surface of the The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one work piece. -
Page 10: Motor Overload Protector
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR Your saw is equipped with a manual-reset, motor-overload protector. The overload protector is designed to stop the current to the saw when the motor current exceeds a safe level, when the motor is overloaded, or when a low-voltage condition exists. -
Page 11: Unpacking And Checking Contents
“List of Loose Parts” below and “List of Main Parts” on page 1 to make certain that all the items are accounted for before discarding any packing material. Call RIDGID® Ser- vice Center if any parts are damaged or missing. -
Page 12: List Of Main Parts
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS List of Main Parts Item Part Name QuaNtIty Frame Assembly & Water Tray Stand Motor Assembly Nut Wrench Hex Wrench... -
Page 13: Assembly
ASSEMBLY In addition to the nut wrench and hex wrench supplied with your saw, no tools are needed for assembly. Stand Set-Up CAUTION: To avoid serious injury when lifting the saw, bend your knees and lift with your legs, not with your back. The saw can be placed on a flat surface for cutting opera- tions without using the stand. -
Page 14: Stand Set Up
ASSEMBLY Stand Set-Up, continued 5. Tighten the locking nut (Fig 8). Make sure all connec- tions are firm and the stand is steady. 6. The stand anchors located on the two shorter legs (Fig. 9) may be used to attach the stand to the floor with screws (not supplied). -
Page 15: Installing The Motor Assembly
ASSEMBLY Installing the Motor Assembly Position the motor assembly onto the frame assembly. Using the hex wrench supplied, first install and tighten the four bolts, then place the four bolt covers on the bolts (Fig. 11). Installing the Water Pump 1. - Page 16 ASSEMBLY Installing the Water Pump, continued 4. Locate the 4 clips in the grooves beneath the work table, close to the motor-mounting arm (Fig. 14). Use clips to lock the water hose into one groove and clips to lock the power cable into the other groove, as shown in Fig.
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Page 17: Mounting Your Saw
ASSEMBLY Mounting Your Saw Before mounting the saw on the stand, make sure that both wheels on the stand are locked (Fig. 16). Place the saw on the stand. Make sure that the motor hous- ing is positioned above the wheels and that the four mount- ing holes of the saw-frame assembly are seated securely on the four pins on the top of the stand (Fig. -
Page 18: Installing The Extension Table
ASSEMBLY Installing the Extension Table Insert the pins of the extension table into the holes of the work table as shown in Fig. 19. Make sure that the extension table is securely in place. Installing the Extension Water Tray Insert the extension water tray into the two latches at the end of the rails until it locks into place (Fig. -
Page 19: Installing The Saw Blade
ASSEMBLY Installing the Saw Blade 1. Loosen the blade guard release knob (Fig. 1). . To open the blade guard, press the spindle lock with one hand, and, with the other hand, use the nut wrench (sup- plied) to turn the shaft nut counterclockwise (Fig. ). 3. -
Page 20: Installing The Universal Guide
ASSEMBLY Installing the Saw Blade, continued 4. Fit the blade onto the motor shaft. Replace the outer flange and the motor-shaft nut. CAUTION: Make sure that the arrow on the blade points in the same direction as the arrow marked on the blade guard. 5. -
Page 21: Getting To Know Your Wet Tile/Stone Saw
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WET TILE/STONE SAW Depth Stop Adjustment Depth Knob Adjustment Handle Knob Bevel Cut Laser Switch Adjustment LED Switch Knob Extension Laser Alignment Table Work Adjustment Knob Table Motor Unit Overload Protector Extension Spindle Water Tray Lock Wrench Storage Universal... - Page 22 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WET TILE/STONE SAW Handle Blade Guard Blade Guard Release Knob Laser Angle Anti-Splash Adjustment Guard Knob Work Table Blade Universal Guide Extension Water Tray Frame Stand Extension Water Tray Table...
- Page 23 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WET TILE/STONE SAW ON/OFF Switch (Fig. 7) Spindle Lock Press the spindle lock to keep the shaft from rotating while WARNING: changing the saw blade. Before turning the switch “ON,” make sure that the Blade blade is correctly installed and operating properly. To install and change the blade, see “Installing Saw Blade”...
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Page 24: Technical Specifications
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WET TILE/STONE SAW 22.5°/45° Bevel-Cut Indicator Wheel Locks Lights that indicate that the saw is positioned for a .5° or Used to stop the stand from rolling. 45° bevel cut. Stand Anchors Anti-Splash Guard May be used to fix the stand to the floor. Minimizes the over-spray and mist when cutting a work Laser Adjustment Knob piece. -
Page 25: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: For your own safety, turn the switch to “OFF” and remove Depth Stop Depth Stop the plug from the power-source outlet before making Adjustment Adjustment any adjustment. Knob Knob Depth Adjustment (Fig. 9) Use the depth-adjustment knob to adjust the lowest posi- tion of the blade: 1. -
Page 26: Bevel-Cut Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS Bevel Cut Adjustment (Fig. 3) The saw is adjustable to three bevel angles: 0°, .5°, and 45°. The three grooves in the work table accommodate the three bevel-cut positions. When tilting the saw to .5° or 45°, the .5°/45° bevel indicator will be turned on. 1. -
Page 27: Universal Guide Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS Universal Guide Adjustment The universal guide can be used as a rip fence or an angle guide. The universal guide has three positive stops: 0°, .5° and 45°. To adjust the universal guide: 1. Loosen the lever on the universal guide. . -
Page 28: Laser Beam Calibration
ADJUSTMENTS Laser Beam Calibration LASER SWITCH LASER SWITCH Press the laser switch to turn on the laser (Fig. 36). LASER ALIGNMENT LASER ALIGNMENT To adjust the alignment and angle of the laser beam, turn the ADJUSTMENT KNOB ADJUSTMENT KNOB right knob (Laser ANGLE Adjustment) and the left knob (Laser ALIGNMENT Adjustment) alternately until the laser beam goes across the two ▲ marks engraved in the slot of LASER ANGLE... -
Page 29: Rail Adjustment
ADJUSTMENTS Rail Adjustment NOTE: The saw has been calibrated by the manufacturer. The following adjustment steps are to be used only when necessary. 1. Turn off the saw. Remove the two end covers (1) at the ends of the rails from the end of the rails. Remove the two top covers () of the rails by sliding them out from the top of the rails (Fig. -
Page 30: Operation
OPERATION • Use the anti-splash rubber guard for every operation for WARNING: which it can be used. For your own safety, read and always observe all safety precautions listed in operator’s manual and on saw. • Check that the directional arrow marked on the blade cor- responds with the rotational direction of the motor as marked on the blade guard. -
Page 31: Filling And Draining The Water Tray
OPERATION Inspect Your Workplace 1. Insert the water plug into the hole of the water tray. • Inspect your work area, and keep it clean and safe. Clut- . Pour five gallons water into the water tray. tered areas and benches invite accidents. 3. -
Page 32: Cutting Tile And Stone
OPERATION Cutting Tile and Stone Flat 0°- 45° Angle Cut 1. Position the tile on the work table, pressed against the work-table fence. WARNING: Do not attempt to cut pieces too small to allow for safe . To use the laser, first calibrate the laser beam as handling. -
Page 33: Bevel Cut
OPERATION Bevel Cut (Fig. 41) WARNING: The saw is adjustable to only three positions ( 0°, 22.5° or 45°). Any other bevel cut will cut into the work table. 1. Adjust bevel cut as described in the “Bevel Cut Adjust- ment”... -
Page 34: Moving The Saw
OPERATION Moving the Saw WARNING: Before moving the saw with the stand or folding the stand, make sure that the work table is locked with the table lock and that the saw is securely fastened to the stand with the two screws. Please see “Mounting Your Saw”... -
Page 35: Maintaining Your Saw
MAINTAINING YOUR SAW Maintenance Front Plate Impeller Accessory CAUTION! For your safety, turn off the power switch and unplug the saw from the power source before performing any maintenance or cleaning. If the power cord becomes damaged in any way, replace it immediately with an ap- proved cord. -
Page 36: Attachments
ATTACHMENTS Item Part Name QuaNtIty Nut Wrench Hex Wrench TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: For your own protection, turn the ON/OFF switch to “OFF,” and always remove the plug from power-source outlet before troubleshooting. TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Motor stops running There is no power to the electrical outlet. Make sure that the outlet has power. -
Page 37: Exploded Drawings And Parts List
EXPLODED DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS WTS2000L Tile Saw Stand... - Page 38 EXPLODED DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS WTS2000L Tile Saw Stand Parts List Part No. Description QTY. Part No. Description QTY. 6106501 Table Frame 610655 M5X10 mm Bolt 610650 M8X5 mm Hex Head Bolt 610656 Compression Spring 6106503 Plug for Spring Bushing...
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Page 39: Tile Saw Parts List & View
EXPLODED DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS WTS2000L Tile Saw... - Page 40 EXPLODED DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS WTS2000L Tile Saw Parts List Part No. Description QTY. Part No. Description QTY. 6106001 Universal Guide 6106046 Check Ring 610600 Work Table 6106047 Bolt 6106003 Stop Block 1 of Work Table 6106048 Laser Beam Adjustment Knob...
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Page 44: Warranty
LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND 90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY This product is manufactured under license from Ridgid, Inc. by Chervon North America, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to Chervon North America, Inc. at: (toll free) 1-866-9-RIDGID (1-866-974-3443 ) or 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443).