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MK-100 JCS Tile Saw
TILE SAW
OWNER'S MANUAL &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
Read all safety and
operating instructions
before using this
equipment
Enter the Serial Number of your new saw in the
space below. The Serial Number is located on the
left side of the blade guard.
SERIAL NUMBER:
NOTE:
For your (1) one year warranty to be effective,
complete the warranty card (including the Serial
Number and mail it in as soon as possible.

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  • Page 1 MK-100 JCS Tile Saw TILE SAW OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment Enter the Serial Number of your new saw in the space below. The Serial Number is located on the left side of the blade guard.
  • Page 2 If you should have questions concerning your MK-100, please feel free to call our friendly customer service department at: 800 421-5830 Regards, MK Diamond MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005 Page 2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Theory of Diamond Saws ACCESSORIES Accessories ORDERING and RETURN INSTRUCTIONS Ordering Information Return Material Policy Packaging Instructions Authorized Service Centers Manual Part No. 162494 Revision No. 06/05 MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005 Page 3...

  • Page 4: Safety

    A power tool will do a job better and safer operating at the rate for which it was designed. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force a tool or an attachment, to do a job that it was not designed to do. MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005 Page 4...
  • Page 5 Do not leave a tool until it comes to a complete stop. Always turn a power tool OFF when leaving the work area, or, when a cut is finished. MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 6: California Proposition 65 Message

    MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 7: Electrical Requirements And Grounding Instructions

    Tile Saw. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protections and may be used for this measure of safety. When using an extension cord, the GFCI should be installed closest to the power source, followed by the extension cord and lastly, the saw. MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 8 As an example, a fifty (50) foot extension cord would require an AWG size of 16. Extension Cord Minimum Gage for Length Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet 120V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft 150 ft. Not Recommended TABLE 1 MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 9: Safety Label Locations

    Disconnect saw before servicing, when changing cutting blades, and cleaning. Use tool only with smooth edge cutting blades free of openings and grooves. Replace damaged cutting blade before operating. MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    The MK-100 can cut a variety of tile types including Porcelain, Terracotta, Marble, Quarry and Slate, or almost any other non-ferrous material. NOTE: The MK-100 is not designed to cut plastic or ferrous (metals) material. MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 11: Unpacking, Transport, Universal Stand And Assembly Unpacking

    2. Never transport the MK-101 with water in the Water Basin. Lift the saw using the handle. Follow instructions on page 12. Cutting Head Handle Wheels Casters MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005 Page 11...
  • Page 12 Note: Familiarize with the following components before proceeding to SET UP. Handle Knob to release Wheel Lock Front Legs Knob to release Safety Arm Front Legs Cross Member Cutting Head Table Clip Handle Air Springs Safety Arm Front Legs MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 13 Handle Front Legs rest on the ground Locate the Cutting Head Handle Pull from the Cutting Head Handle until Air Springs are fully extended MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 14 Push down on Cutting Head until Hold saw from Handle and Push legs against frame to lock Air Springs are fully compressed swing up to upright position in place with Knob MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 15 TABLE CLIP: Slide table to the front Line up Clip with Side Table Slot Swing clip over the side of the Table The clip secures the Table in place MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 16: Assembly

    Install Retaining Nut and Outer Verify the Blade is seated on onto Blade Shaft Flange, depress and hold the the Blade Shaft and direction Shaft Lock pushbutton of rotation is correct and Tighten MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 17: Adjustable Cutting Guide Installation

    Slide Cooling Flow Adjusting Install Water Pump Press one end of the Cooling Clamp onto the Cooling Discharge Fitting Transfer Tube onto the Water Transfer Tube Pump Discharge Fitting MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 18: Setup, Adjustment And Operation Setup

    Connect the Cooling Transfer Connect the Water Pump power Tube to the inlet connection cord to the connection found on of the Blade Guard the back of the motor MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005 Page 18...

  • Page 19: Water Pump Setup For Operation

    Ensure the Drain Plug is Place the Water Pump in the Fill the Water Basin until water completely covers the Installed in the Water Basin back of the Water Basin Water Pump suction MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 20 Approx ¼” to ½” Loosen Cutting Head Set cutting depth approximately Adjusting Knob 1/4 to 1/2 inch below the surface Ensure the Adjusting Knob of the Movable Cutting Table is tight MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 21: Adjustment And Operation

    Ruler/Stop and Cutting Guide Maintenance Section to increase/decrease flow) ON/OFF Hold Work Switch Position in Position Direction of Cut Perform the cut Turn the motor OFF when work is complete MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 22 45º Flat Angle Guide and the Maintenance Section to Ruler/Stop increase/decrease flow) Hold Work ON/OFF in Position Switch Position Direction of Cut Perform the cut Turn the motor OFF when work is complete MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 23 Bullnose Miter Guide and the Maintenance Section to Ruler/Stop increase/decrease flow) ON/OFF Hold Work Switch Position in Position Direction of Cut Perform the cut Turn the motor OFF when work is complete MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 24 Cut Verify proper cooling flow on Perform the cut Turn the motor OFF when both sides of the blade (See work is complete Maintenance Section to increase/decrease flow) MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 25 Approx ¼” to ½” GFCI Plugged Into Power Source Set cutting depth approximately Plug the GFCI into the 1/4 to 1/2 inch below the surface power source of the Movable Cutting Table MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 26 Post retaining holes Support Plate and retaining bolts Slide Water Basin in back of Saw GFCI Plugged Into Power Source Plug the GFCI into the Install the Water Basin power source MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 27: Cleanup

    Soap and Slide Water Basin Fresh Water out front of Saw Clean the MK-100 with Remove the Water Basin Clean the Water Basin soap and clean water from the MK-100 MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 28 Roller Wheel Clean Frame Support Guide Bar Clean the Movable Cutting Clean the Movable Cutting Clean the remainder of the Table Roller Wheel Frame Table Guide Bar MK-100 Support MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Troubleshooting Maintenance

    Guide Bar Switch Position Unplug MK-100 Lubricate the Guide Bar Ensure the ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF position Roller Wheel Assembly Lubricate the Roller Wheel Assembly MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005 Page 29...

  • Page 30: Monthly Maintenance

    Assembly is tight and in Bolts are tight Strap is tight good condition Turn Counter- Blade Guard clockwise to remove Pivot Shaft Remove the Blade Guard Lubricate the Blade Guard Pivot Shaft MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 31 Press Tab to Restrict Flow Pull Tab to loosen Increase cooling flow by Reduce cooling flow by releasing the Flow Adjusting Pressing down on the Flow Clamp Adjusting Clamp MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 32: Blade Dressing

    Cut the Dressing Stick 7 or 8 both sides of the blade (See times to dress the Blade Maintenance Section to increase/decrease flow) ON/OFF Switch Position Ensure the ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF position MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 33 Verify the Blade is seated on Install Retaining Nut and Outer onto Blade Shaft the Blade Shaft and direction Flange, depress and hold the of rotation is correct Shaft Lock pushbutton and tighten MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 34 Loosen motor mounting bolts Loosen the Motor Adjustment Check belt for proper tension Strap If re-tensioning only, go if tension correct, go to step R to step N (proper tension 1/8-inch) MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 35 Wrench to tighten Three 1/2-inch Wrench Bolts Tighten the motor Install the Belt Guard Repeat steps N and O until mounting bolts proper V-belt tension is achieved MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Repair Return to MK Diamond Check that the Guide Bar Check the Movable Cutting Table are clean – clean if dirty Roller Wheels for wear replace if necessary MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 37: Cooling Flow

    Step J to loosen Remove the 3 Pump Casing Remove the Pump Casing Remove the Blade Guard Retaining Screws and check for restriction; Intake Fitting check Impeller damage MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 38 Go to Cover Step K clear, go to Step L screws for Repair Remove the Cooling Channel Rod Cooling Channels Return to MK Diamond cover screws and recheck flow MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 39: Blade Stops Turning

    – if not, move to 20-amp If tripped, reset once 115V – if not 115v, move to circuit another circuit Return to MK Diamond for Repair Return to MK Diamond MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 40: Exploded View And Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW: MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005 Page 40...
  • Page 41 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Page 41 MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 42 Stop, Cutting Head Stop, 10” Cutting Head 157728 Screw, 1/4-20 X 1 1/4 Hex Head Cap 157145 Washer, 1/4 Split Lock 152591 Sheet, Cutting Head Stop Instruction 157728-IS MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005 Page 42...
  • Page 43 Label, Caution, GFCI, 1 X 2 1/8 155678 Label, Caution, 5 Amp Max., 1 X 2-1/8 154822 Label, MK Service Info., 2 1/8 X 1-13/16 155038 Table Table, 100 157660 Washer, 5/16 SAE Flat 151754 MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...
  • Page 44 Assembly, Roller Wheel 151756 Bracket, Roller Wheel 154021 Wheel, Roller 151799 Screw, 1/4-20 X 1 1/2 Hex Head Cap 151914 Washer, 1/4 SAE Flat 151915 Nut, 1/4-20 Hex 151893 MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 45: Parts List

    Spring, 1/2x.04x1.75 160697 Ring, Retaining, 3/8x.035 161171 Knob, Plastic 159428-1 Pin, Frame Locking 162055 Pin, Wheel Locking 162051 Ring, Retaining, 1/2x.042 162053 Spring, .600x.045x2.25 162052 Cap, Vinyl, 1/2-9/16x3/4 162057 MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005...

  • Page 46: Theory

    WET blade. Additionally, using water adds to the overall safety of cutting operations by keeping the dust signature down. Know All You Can About the Material You Wish to Cut MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005 Page 46...

  • Page 47: Accessories

    134577 Dual 45° Flat Angle Guide 134585 (small) 45° Bullnose Miter 153201 (large) 134569 90° Protractor 152792 Dressing Stone 152610 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter 151889 Universal Stand MK-100 JCS Tile Saw Revision 06/05, Effective Date June 27, 2005 Page 47...

  • Page 48: Ordering Information

    ORDERING and RETURN INFORMATION ORDERING INFORMATION: You may order MK Diamond products through your local MK Diamond distributor or, you may order direct from MK Diamond. NOTE: There is a $25.00 minimum order when ordering direct from MK Diamond. All purchases must be made using VISA or MasterCard.

  • Page 49: Operating Instructions

    To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. MK DIAMOND PRODUCTS, INC 1315 STORM PARKWAY, TORRANCE, CA 90509-2803 310 539 5158...

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