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MK-1080 PAVER SAW
www.mkdiamond.com
OWNER'S MANUAL,
OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL
Revision 103
04.2015
Manual Part No. 166894
Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions before
using this equipment. This manual MUST accompany the
equipment at all times.

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  • Page 1 MK-1080 PAVER SAW www.mkdiamond.com OWNER’S MANUAL, OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL Revision 103 04.2015 Manual Part No. 166894 Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment. This manual MUST accompany the equipment at all times.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a MK-1080 Paver Saw. We are certain that you will be pleased with your purchase. MK Diamond takes pride in producing the finest construction power tools and diamond blades in the industry. Operated correctly, your MK-1080 Paver Saw should provide you with years of service. In order to help you, we have included this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Diamond Blade Sharpening (Re-Dressing) GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION Parts List: Paver Saw, MK-1080 1.5 HP 120V 60HZ, 153203 24-25 Parts List: Paver Saw, MK-1080 Home Depot 1.5 HP 120V 60HZ, 153203-HD 26-27 Parts List: Paver Saw, MK-1080 Assy, Cutting Head, 166877 28-29...

  • Page 4: Safety Message/Alert Symbols

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW 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 MK-1080 PAVER SAW 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 MK-1080 PAVER SAW 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.
  • Page 7 MK-1080 PAVER SAW 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: Safety

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW 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 & Grounding Instructions

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW 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: Electric Motor Safety

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW 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.
  • Page 11 MK-1080 PAVER SAW 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,"...
  • Page 12 MK-1080 PAVER SAW SAFETY WARNING 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: Operation & Safety Decals/Locations

    SAFETY OPERATION & SAFETY DECALS The MK-1080 Paver Saw is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The photo on the next page also shows the location of these decals. Should any of these operation or safety decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained by calling (800) 262-1575.

  • Page 14: Product Specifications

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MK-1080 Paver Saw Specifications Model 153203 Motor Single Phase 120V / 60 Hz Amps 12.4 AMP Horsepower 1-1/2 HP Motor Overload Thermal Overload Reset Motor Fan Enclosed Fan Cooled Blade RPM 3,450 RPM Blade Capacity 10”...

  • Page 15: Inspection & Set-Up

    Service at (800) 262-1575 for instructions before proceeding. CONTENTS Remove the MK-1080 Paver Saw from the carton and place it on a flat surface. Check contents with list below: In your container, you will find one (1) MK-1080 and water basin, one (1) splash guard, one (1) wa- ter pump, one (1) water pump manual, one (1) rip guide, one (1) blade nut wrench, one (1) owner’s...

  • Page 16: Installing The Blade

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW SET-UP CONVEYOR CART 1. The Conveyor Cart is secured for shipping by plastic ties. Remove these plastic ties before use. 2. Ensure that the Cart runs smoothly along the tracks of the Inner Frame. INSTALLING THE BLADE...
  • Page 17 MK-1080 PAVER SAW SET-UP INSTALLING THE BLADE Verify that the blade is seated flat The direction of rotation arrow on the Install the diamond blade onto against the inner flange of the blade matching the direction of the ar- arbor shaft.

  • Page 18: Installing The Water Pump

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW SET-UP INSTALLING THE WATER PUMP WARNING To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, the MK-1080 must be unplugged when connecting the Water Pump. Install Plastic Fitting onto Water Pump. Install Plastic Hose onto Plastic Water Place Water Pump in pan.

  • Page 19: Motor Information

    Ensure a constant flow of water is generated to the Diamond Blade. The MK-1080 Paver Saw has not been engineered nor designed to cut materials (ie. steel, wood, etc.) other than those comprised of ceramic/masonry material such as clay, stone, rock, cinder and masonry brick and block.

  • Page 20: Cutting Operations

    OPERATION CUTTING OPERATIONS The MK-1080 Paver Saw permits the operator several options for cutting relative to the design of the saw. The Cutting Head may be adjusted to a fixed position for “FORCED” cutting (the action of pushing the material steadily into the blade). The material may also be “STEP” cut (the process of passing the material while adjusting the blade to various depths as a means to incrementally cut the piece).

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING BELT TENSION Remove Blade. Refer to the “Installing the Blade” section. While holding the Cutting Head Handle While still holding the Cutting Head Move Spring until it is disengaged down to counteract spring tension, Handle, remove the Cutting Head Lock...
  • Page 22 MK-1080 PAVER SAW MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING BELT TENSION CONTINUED Once tension is correct, replace outer Check Belt tension by pressing on Belt Position Spring on Post. Belt Guard. with one finger midspan between the Pulleys. Belt should deflect 1/8”-1/4” under medium pressure with one finger.

  • Page 23: Adjusting Blade Alignment To Table

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING BLADE ALIGNMENT TO TABLE Remove spring tension on Cutting Loosen set Screw Collars on both Ensure that Table is riding correctly Head by following in “Adjusting Belt sides of Cutting Head. on both Frame Rails.
  • Page 24 MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080, 1.5 HP 120V 60Hz, 153203...
  • Page 25 MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080, 1.5 HP 120V 60Hz, 153203 ITEM PART OR QTY. DESCRIPTION IDENTIFYING NO. REQ. FITTING, PLASTIC, 1/4 FNPT X 1/4 BARB 128397 HOSE, VINYL, 3/8 X 1/4 132951 WRENCH 134684 SCREW, 5/16-18 X 1-3/4 HEX HEAD CAP...

  • Page 26: Parts List: Paver Saw, Mk-1080 Home Depot 1.5 Hp 120V 60Hz, 153203-Hd

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080 HOME DEPOT, 1.5 HP 120V 60Hz, 153203-HD...
  • Page 27 MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080 HOME DEPOT, 1.5 HP 120V 60Hz, 153203-HD ITEM PART OR QTY. DESCRIPTION IDENTIFYING NO. REQ. FITTING, PLASTIC, 1/4 FNPT X 1/4 BARB 128397 HOSE, VINYL, 3/8 X 1/4 132951 WRENCH 134684 SCREW, 5/16-18 X 1-3/4 HEX HEAD CAP...

  • Page 28: Parts List: Paver Saw, Mk-1080 Assy, Cutting Head, 166877

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080 ASSY, CUTTING HEAD, 166877...
  • Page 29 MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080 ASSY, CUTTING HEAD, 166877 ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART # QTY. NUT, 3/8-16 HEX 101188 HANDLE, BRICKSAW 139931 KEY, 3/16 SQ X 1-1/8 150344 WASHER, 3/8 SAE FLAT 150923 WASHER, 5/16 SAE FLAT...

  • Page 30: Parts List: Paver Saw, Mk-1080 Home Depot Assy, Cutting Head, 166877-Hd

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080 HOME DEPOT ASSY, CUTTING HEAD, 166877-HD...
  • Page 31 MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080 HOME DEPOT ASSY, CUTTING HEAD, 166877-HD ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART # QTY. NUT, 3/8-16 HEX 101188 HANDLE, BRICKSAW 139931 KEY, 3/16 SQ X 1-1/8 150344 WASHER, 3/8 SAE FLAT 150923 WASHER, 5/16 SAE FLAT...

  • Page 32: Parts List: Paver Saw, Mk-1080 Assy, Motor Mount, 166878

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080 ASSY, MOTOR MOUNT, 166878...
  • Page 33 MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080 ASSY, MOTOR MOUNT, 166878 ITEM PART OR QTY. DESCRIPTION IDENTIFYING NO. REQ. FLANGE, OUTER 135830 NUT, HEX, 5/16-18 135848 BEARING, BALL, 17 X 40 X 12 MM 137711 FLANGE, Ø2-3/8 INNER 137737...

  • Page 34: Parts List: Paver Saw, Mk-1080 Home Depot Assy, Motor Mount, 166878-Hd

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080 HOME DEPOT ASSY, MOTOR MOUNT, 166878-HD...
  • Page 35 MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080 HOME DEPOT ASSY, MOTOR MOUNT, 166878-HD ITEM PART OR QTY. DESCRIPTION IDENTIFYING NO. REQ. FLANGE, OUTER 135830 NUT, HEX, 5/16-18 135848 BEARING, BALL, 17 X 40 X 12 MM 137711 FLANGE, Ø2-3/8 INNER...

  • Page 36: Parts List: Paver Saw, Mk-1080 Assy, Table, 166880

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080 ASSY, TABLE, 166880 ITEM PART OR QTY. DESCRIPTION IDENTIFYING NO. REQ. WHEEL, CONVEYOR CART 133090 SCREW, 5/16-18 X 1 HEX HEAD MACHINE 151743 NUT, HEX, TW, 5/16-18 153942 TABLE (COMP) 166881 BRACKET, TABLE WHEEL...

  • Page 37: Parts List: Paver Saw, Mk-1080 Assy, Blade Guard, 154297

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080 ASSY, BLADE GUARD, 154297 ITEM PART OR QTY. DESCRIPTION IDENTIFYING NO. REQ. SCREW, 5/16-18 X 1/2 SOCKET HEAD SET 152607 ELBOW, 1/8 MNPT X 1/4 BARB, BRASS 154652 TUBE, WATER 155389 GUARD, BLADE (COMP)

  • Page 38: Parts List: Paver Saw, Mk-1080 Home Depot Assy, Blade Guard, 154297-Hd

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080 HOME DEPOT ASSY, BLADE GUARD, 154297-HD ITEM PART OR QTY. DESCRIPTION IDENTIFYING NO. REQ. SCREW, 5/16-18 X 1/2 SOCKET HEAD SET 152607 ELBOW, 1/8 MNPT X 1/4 BARB, BRASS 154652 TUBE, WATER...

  • Page 39: Parts List: Paver Saw, Mk-1080 Assy, Spring Bushing, 166874

    MK-1080 PAVER SAW PARTS LIST PAVER SAW, MK-1080, ASSY, SPRING BUSHING, 166874 ITEM PART OR QTY. DESCRIPTION IDENTIFYING NO. REQ. GUIDE BAR COVER 152393 BUSHING, SPRING 166876...
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  • Page 42: Ordering Information

    ORDERING & RETURN INSTRUCTIONS ORDERING INFORMATION You may order MK Diamond products through your local MK Diamond distributor or, you may order direct from MK Diamond. When ordering direct from MK Diamond, please have the following information ready before calling: •...

  • 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 MK DIAMOND 1080 PAVER SAW OWNER’S MANUAL, OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL 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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