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MK BX-3 Owners Manual, Parts List & Operating Instructions

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OWNER'S MANUAL, PARTS LIST &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Revision 102
06.2015
Manual Part No. 158168
Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions
before using this equipment. This owners manual MUST
accompany the equipment at all times.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    BX-3 MASONRY SAW www.mkdiamond.com OWNER'S MANUAL, PARTS LIST & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revision 102 06.2015 Manual Part No. 158168 Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment. This owners manual MUST accompany the equipment at all times.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Diamond Vantage Tile Saw. We are certain that you will be pleased with your purchase. We take pride in producing the finest construction power tools and diamond blades in the industry. Operated correctly, your Saw should provide you with years of service. In order to help you, we have included this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY Safety Message/Alert Symbols Damage Prevention Message General Safety Precautions California Proposition 65 Message Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions 9-12 Safety Decal Locations Product Specifications UNPACkINg AND ASSEMBLY Contents Transport Assembly SETUP, ADjUSTMENT AND OPERATION Setup 17-18 Adjustment and Operation 19-21 Cleanup...

  • Page 4: Safety

    BX-3 SAFETY 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 instructions could also result in damage and/or reduced equipment life. Safety warnings and guidelines do not by themselves eliminate danger.

  • Page 5: Damage Prevention Message

    BX-3 SAFETY PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ALWAYS wear approved respiratory, head, ear and eye protection when operating this machine. ACCIDENTAL STARTS! Before starting the engine/motor, be sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position to pre- vent accidental starting. Place the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position before performing any service operation.
  • Page 6 BX-3 SAFETY USE PROPER APPAREL 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 cover- ing to contain long hair. SECURE WORk Clamps or a vise should be used to hold work whenever practical. Keeping your hands free to operate a power tool is safer.
  • Page 7 BX-3 SAFETY CHECk FOR DAMAgED PARTS Before using a power tool, check for damaged parts. A guard or any other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it would operate properly and perform its intended function. Always check moving parts for proper alignment or binding.

  • Page 8: California Proposition 65 Message

    BX-3 SAFETY SILICA DUST WARNINg Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials with silica in their composition may give off dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous other minerals and rocks. Repeated and/or substantial inhalation of airborne crystalline silica can cause serious or fatal respiratory diseases, including silicosis.

  • Page 9: Electrical Requirements And Grounding Instructions

    BX-3 SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND gROUNDINg INSTRUCTIONS In order to prevent electrical shock and injury, the following electrical safety precautions and symbols should be followed at all times! WARNINg In case of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 10 BX-3 SAFETY ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY For maintenance care and operation of the electric motor, refer to your electric motor instruction book- let furnished with the electric motor. Protect the electric motor from dust as much as possible and keep ventilating openings clean. Before plugging in the machine, make sure that the outlet voltage is within the voltage marked on the machines's data plate.
  • Page 11 BX-3 SAFETY WARNINg To avoid the possibility of the appliance or plug receptacle getting wet, position the machine to one side of a wall mounted receptacle. This will prevent water from dripping into the receptacle or plug. A "drip loop," shown in the picture below, should be arranged by the user to properly position the power cord relative to the power source.
  • Page 12 Use of undersized extension cords result in low voltage to the motor that can result in motor burnout and premature failure. MK Diamond warns that equipment returned to us showing signs of being run in a low voltage condition, through the use of undersized extension cords,will be repaired or replaced totally at the customer’s expense.

  • Page 13: Safety Decal Locations

    Safety labels contain important safety information. Please read the information contained on each safety label. These labels are considered a permanent part of your saw. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact MK Diamond or your dealer for a replacement. FOR INFORMATION ON...

  • Page 14: Product Specifications

    General Description: The BX-3, Brick Xtreme, is engineered as a 14" dry saw, consisting of a powerful 115v motor in a hard plastic case. The saw is capable of cutting brick and masonry up to 8" x 8" x 16" in size; the blade has a five (5) inch cutting depth.

  • Page 15: Contents

    Your BX-3 has been shipped from the factory thoroughly inspected. Only minimal assembly is required. If not already done, remove the BX-3 from the carton and place it on a flat surface. Remove Strapping. Remove the Accessories box from the main carton and place along side the BX-3 (Owners Manual is in Accessories Box).

  • Page 16: Assembly

    BX-3 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY: Follow the assembly instructions to prepare your BX-3 for operation. 1. Movable Cutting Table Installation: Cutting Table Roller Wheels Ease of Movement Guide Rails Front (See Maintenance Section If Problems Arise) Guide Rail Roller Wheels Position Movable Cutting Table...

  • Page 17: Setup

    Verify the trigger switch, locking button is in the "RELEASE" position. • Before connecting the BX-3 to a power supply, be sure the voltage, cycle and phase of the job site power • source meet the requirements of TABLE 3...
  • Page 18 If an extension cord is used, first verify it meets the requirements of TABLE 1 (page 9). Plug the BX-3 into the extension cord; plug the extension cord into a GFCI. Finally, plug the GFCI into the power source in that order.

  • Page 19: Adjustment And Operation

    BX-3 ADjUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION: 1. Cutting Setup: Ruler/Stop Set Edge of Cutting Set against Adjustable Guide to Desired Cut Cutting Guide and Length on Ruler/Stop Ruler/Stop Adjustable Ruler Markings Cutting Guide Ruler/Stop Set Adjustable Cutting Guide Position Masonry Piece DO NOT FORCE the blade to cut, it will do the job better and safer at rate for which it was designed.

  • Page 20: Chop Cutting

    BX-3 ADjUSTMENT 3. Chop Cutting: A Chop Cut is performed by cutting completely through an object in one pass. Hold Roller Lower Cutting Depress Trigger to Continue to Lower Trolley Stationery Head Smoothly Start (Lock if Desired) Cutting Head until...

  • Page 21: Angle Cuts

    BX-3 ADjUSTMENT 5. Angle Cuts: Angle Cuts may be performed using the Step Cut, Chop Cut or the Locked Cutting Head cutting methods. The following is utilizing the Locked Cutting Head method. Turn to Loosen Set against Adjustable Align 45° Slots...

  • Page 22: Cleanup

    Power GFCI Pull Straight Back Source To Remove Cap Unplug GFCI from Power Source Unplug GFCI from BX-3 Remove Motor Filter Cap Always wear eye protection when using compressed air. Pull Foam Filter Install Foam Filter Out of Filter Cap...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    BX-3 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE: 1. General Maintenance: The following maintenance should be performed following each use. Use Light oil, such as WD-40 or 3 in 1 when lubricating parts. Lubricate Lubricate Torsion Spring Roller Wheels Lubricate Guide Rails Lubricate Cutting Head...

  • Page 24: Blade Dressing

    “wander” or bend, giving the illusion of an alignment problem. When this occurs, the blade will need to be dressed. The diamond blade can be dressed using the MK Dressing Stick (part number 152792) and by following the steps below.
  • Page 25 Rotate Blade Wrench Counter-clockwise Remove Blade from Remove Retaining Screw Setup BX-3 for Operation Motor Shaft and Outer Flange NOTE: When installing the Retaining Screw, do not “cross-thread" and DO NOT over tighten the screw. Seat Blade on Hold Shaft...
  • Page 26 BX-3 MAINTENANCE 5. Movable Cutting Table Wheel Change Out: NOTE: All four (4) Movable Cutting Table, Roller Wheels should be replaced at the same time (MK Diamond Part No. – 133090). Rotate Wrench Counter-clockwise 1/2-Inch Wrench Clean Holes Roller Wheels...
  • Page 27 The protective wooden strip is to protect the Movable Cutting Table from damage during operation. Over time, the wooden strip will become grooved from use. A grooved wooden strip will not support masonry during cutting, causing the blade to "break through" the piece instead of performing a smooth cut (MK Diamond Part No. – 156427).
  • Page 28 Dust and Fragments Screwdriver Remove Motor Brush and Locate and Remove One Disconnect the BX-3 Motor Brush Cap Clean Brush Housing NOTE: When installing motor brushes, care must be taken to ensure the spring end is straight before installing the Motor Brush Cap.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Check for Smoothness Check for Proper Rotation Ensure Blade or “Glazing” Core Not Bent Contact Place of Purchase or MK Diamond (800 421-5830) To Verify Blade If Blade Correct, go to Step E Verify Blade Correct for Material Being Used...
  • Page 30 3. Movable Cutting Table Does Not Move Correctly: If Dirty, If Damaged If Binding Clean Replace Present, Return Rails to MK Diamond If Not Damaged, If Clean, go go to If No Binding, to Step B Step C go to Step D...
  • Page 31 NOTES...

  • Page 32: Exploded View

    BX-3 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST: BX-3 SAW - P/N 157721...
  • Page 33 BX-3 PARTS LIST PART LIST: BX-3 SAW - P/N 157721 Item Description Part # RIP GUIDE, BRICK/BLOCK SAW 132332-MK ASSY, CONVYR CART 133082 WRENCH, TILESAW, 11/16 OPEN END 153450 INSERT, MK-2000 ACCESSORY 153576 CARTON, ACCESSORY MK-2000 154809 CARD, WARRANTY REGISTER SAW...
  • Page 34 BX-3 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST: ASSY, CONVYR CART BX-3 - P/N 133082...

  • Page 35: Parts List

    BX-3 PARTS LIST PARTS LIST: ASSY, CONVYR CART BX-3 - P/N 133082 Item Description Part # WHEEL, CONVEYOR CART 133090 BACKSTOP, CONVEYOR CART 134387 SCREW, HEX HD, 1/4-20 X3/4 152370 NUT, HEX, TW, 1/4-20 153941 NUT, HEX TW, 5/15-18 153942 TABLE, D.C.
  • Page 36 BX-3 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST: ASSY, FRAME BX-3 - P/N 171265...
  • Page 37 BX-3 PARTS LIST PARTS LIST: ASSY, FRAME BX-3 - P/N 171265 Item Description Part # WASHER, FLAT, SAE, 1/4 151915 SCREW, HEX HD, 1/4-20X3/4 152370 SCREW, 1/4-20 X 3/4 SOCKET HEAD CAP 152587 WASHER, LOCK, SPLIT, 1/4 152591 SCREW, SOC HD CAP, 1/4-20 X 1...
  • Page 38 BX-3 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST: BX-3 - ASSY, CUTTINg HEAD P/N 171266...
  • Page 39 BX-3 PARTS LIST PARTS LIST: BX-3 - ASSY, CUTTINg HEAD P/N 171266 Item Description Part # SCREW, SOC HD CAP, 1/4-20 X 1 151049 WASHER, FLAT, SAE, 1/4 151915 WASHER, LOCK, SPLIT, 1/4 152591 ARM, MOTOR MOUNT (COMP) 157599 FILTER, MOTOR...

  • Page 40: Accessories

    BX-3 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS: 157957 MK-BX10, Dry Cutting 14" Segmented Blade 157944 MK-BX30, Dry Cutting 14" Segmented Block Blade 231276 Adjustable Cutting Guide* 133090 Roller Wheel* 156427 Protective Wooden Strip* 157729 Motor Air Filter* 152610 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter...
  • Page 41 NOTES...

  • Page 42: Ordering Information

    • The Part Description for the part(s) being ordered NOTE: There is a $25.00 minimum order when ordering direct from MK Diamond. A $6.00 charge will be added to orders having a net billing value under $50.00. All purchases must be made using VISA, MasterCard or American Express.

  • Page 43: Contact Information And Limited Warranty

    © COPYRIgHT 2015, Mk DIAMOND PRODUCTS, INC. ALL RIgHTS RESERVED. The MK Diamond logo is a registered trademark of MK Diamond Products, Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or altered without written permission. All other trademarks are the property of their re- spective owners and used with permission.
  • Page 44 BX-3 OWNER'S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTION MK Diamond Products, Inc. 1315 Storm Parkway Torrance, CA 90501 Toll-Free: (800) 421-5830 Phone: (310) 539-5221 Fax: (310) 539-5158 www.mkdiamond.com...

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