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MK-101 Tile Saw
OWNER'S MANUAL, PARTS LIST &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Part # 151991
Revision 111
12.2015
Manual Part# 153754
Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions
before using this equipment. This owner's manual
MUST accompany the equipment at all times.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    MK-101 Tile Saw OWNER’S MANUAL, PARTS LIST & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Part # 151991 Revision 111 12.2015 Manual Part# 153754 Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment. This owner’s manual MUST accompany the equipment at all times.
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of a MK-101 Tile 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-101 Tile 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 Page SAFETY Safety Messages Damage Prevention Message General Safety Precautions California Proposition 65 Message Canadian French Safety Translation 9-14 Electrical Requirements 15-18 Safety Label Locations Product Specifications ASSEMBLY Unpacking Contents Transport Stand Assembly 23-25 SETUP, ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION Setup 26-28 Operation...

  • Page 4: Safety Messages

    MK-101 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-101 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-101 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 MK-101 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

    MK-101 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: Canadian French Safety Translation

    MK-101 De SéCURiTé Lisez et suivez toutes les consignes de sécurité, d'utilisation et d'entretien. Ne pas lire et suivre ces consignes pourrait entraîner des blessures, voire la mort, pour vous ou d'autres personnes. Ne pas lire et suivre ces consignes pourrait aussi endommager et/ou raccourcir la durée de vie de l'équipement.
  • Page 10 MK-101 De SéCURiTé ÉQUIPEMENT DE PROTECTION INDIVIDUELLE Portez TOUJOURS l'équipement de protection respiratoire, auriculaire et oculaire homologué lors de l'utilisation de cet outil. DÉMARRAGES ACCIDENTELS! Avant de démarrer le moteur, vérifiez que le commutateur MARCHE-ARRÊT est en position ARRÊT (OFF) pour empêcher tout démarrage accidentel. Placez le commutateur MARCHE- ARRÊT en position ARRÊT (OFF) avant toute intervention d'entretien.
  • Page 11 MK-101 De SéCURiTé UTILISER DES VÊTEMENTS APPROPRIÉS NE PAS porter de vêtements amples, gants, cravates, bagues, bracelets ou autres bijoux susceptibles de se prendre dans les pièces mobiles. Le port de chaussures antidérapantes est recommandé. Les cheveux longs doivent être ramassés sous un couvre-chef.
  • Page 12 MK-101 De SéCURiTé VÉRIFICATION DES PIÈCES ENDOMMAGÉES Avant d'utiliser un outil électrique, vérifier s'il y a des pièces endommagées. Examiner soigneusement les pièces et dispositifs de protection qui semblent endommagés afin de déterminer s'ils fonctionnent correctement et remplissent les fonctions prévues. Vérifier toujours l'alignement et le réglage corrects des pièces mobiles.
  • Page 13 MK-101 De SéCURiTé AVERTISSEMENT SUR LA POUSSIÈRE DE SILICE La rectification/la coupe/le perçage de la maçonnerie, du béton, du métal et d'autres matériaux contenant de la silice dans leur composition peut dégager de la poussière ou des nuages contenant de la silice cristalline.
  • Page 14 MK-101 De SéCURiTé SÉCURITÉ DU MOTEUR ÉLECTRIQUE Pour les soins et les interventions d'entretien du moteur électrique, reportez-vous au livret d'instructions de votre moteur électrique fourni avec le moteur électrique. Protéger le moteur électrique contre la poussière autant que possible et garder les ouvertures de ventilation propres. Avant de brancher l'outil, s'assurer que la tension de sortie est dans la plage indiquée sur la plaque signalétique de l'outil.
  • Page 15 MK-101 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 16: Electrical Requirements

    MK-101 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 17 MK-101 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 18 MK-101 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 19: Safety Label Locations

    MK-101 SaFeTY SaFeTY laBel 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 be- comes hard to read, contact MK Diamond or your dealer for a replacement.

  • Page 20: Product Specifications

    General Specifications The MK-101 Tile Saw is engineered as a tabletop or stand mounted wet tile saw. The saw includes a powerful 120V totally enclosed capacitor start Baldor motor with a thermal protective overload. The saw is capable of cutting tile up to twenty (20) inches in length, or diagonal cutting tile up to fourteen (14) inches.

  • Page 21: Assembly

    Use proper lifting techniques when lifting the MK-101. CONTeNTS In your container, you will find one (1) MK-101 frame and water basin, one (1) MK-101 Cutting Head, one (1) 10-inch wet cutting continuous rim diamond blade, one (1) adjustable cutting guide, one (1) electric water pump, one (1) 45°...

  • Page 22: Transport

    The MK-101 is designed with a rigid frame and removable Cutting Head. Two people are required to transport the MK-101 with the Cutting Head installed. Remove the Cutting Head if one person is transporting the saw (see Cutting Head Installation and Removal in the following section).

  • Page 23: Assembly

    MK-101 aSSeMBlY Follow the assembly instructions to prepare your MK-101 for operation. NOTe: If the cutting head is installed, go to the next step. CUTTiNG HeaD iNSTallaTiON Align Cutting Head rear Pivot Ensure Cutting Head Stop is Install the Cutting Head onto...

  • Page 24: Diamond Blade Installation

    MK-101 aSSeMBlY DiaMOND BlaDe iNSTallaTiON NOTe: When installing the Retaining Nut, do not “cross-thread” and DO NOT over tighten. Position Movable Cutting Table Locate the Shaft Lock push Depress and hold the Shaft to the front of the saw and...
  • Page 25 MK-101 aSSeMBlY SPlaSH GUaRD iNSTallaTiON Install the retaining thumbscrew Install the Splash Guard onto through the washer and Splash the Blade Guard Guard then align to the hole found on back of the Blade Guard waTeR PUMP PRePaRaTiON Press one end of the Cooling...

  • Page 26: Setup

    – ensure the cord is free of cracks or cuts CONNeCTiNG THe waTeR PUMP 1. To prevent the possibility electrical shock, the MK-101 MUST be waRNiNG de-energized when connecting the Water Pump. 2. To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, use only MK Diamond qualified...
  • Page 27 Check for damaged, broken, or missing parts. 2. Verify the On/Off switch is in the OFF position. 3. Before connecting the MK-101 to a power supply, be sure the voltage, cycle and phase of the job site power source meet the requirements.
  • Page 28 Single Phase GROUND FaUlT CiRCUiT iNTeRRUPTeR (GFCi) This saw is to be used with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. Ensure the ON/OFF Switch Plug MK-101 into the GFCI Plug the GFCI into the is in the OFF position Power source *...

  • Page 29: Operation

    MK-101 OPeRaTiON CUTTiNG STRaiGHT eDGeS CAUTION DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Loosen the Adjustable Cutting Position the Adjustable Cutting Tighten the retaining Guide retaining thumbscrew...
  • Page 30 MK-101 OPeRaTiON DiaGONal CUTTiNG NOTe: To cut diagonal, the Dual 45º Flat Angle Guide (MK Diamond Part No. 134557-MK) should be used. CAUTION DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
  • Page 31 MK-101 OPeRaTiON 45° MiTeR CUTTiNG NOTe: To cut 45º Miters, the 45º Bullnose Miter Guide (MK Diamond Part No. 134585-MK) should be used. CAUTION DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

  • Page 32: Operation

    MK-101 OPeRaTiON OFF-aNGle CUTTiNG NOTe: To cut angles other than 45º angles or Miters, a 90º Protractor (MK Diamond Part No. 134569-MK) should be used. CAUTION DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

  • Page 33: Adjustment

    MK-101 aDJUSTMeNT aDJUSTiNG THe CUTTiNG HeaD CaUTiON The Cutting Head is heavy. Care must be used when changing the position of the Cutting Head. Move Cutting Head Stop to Remove the blade and then Remove the Cutting Head from down position...

  • Page 34: Adjustment

    MK-101 aDJUSTMeNT aDJUSTiNG THe POST FOR MaXiMUM CUTTiNG leNGTH CaUTiON The Cutting Head and Post are heavy. Care must be used when changing the position of the Cutting Head. Remove the Cutting Head (See Remove Water Basin Loosen the Retaining Bolts.

  • Page 35: Cleanup

    2. Dispose of waste water in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local laws. Clean the Water Pump suc- Place the Water Pump in an Run the MK-101 until clear wa- tion of all debris. Refer to water external container ter is seen at the blade cooling pump manual.
  • Page 36 Inspection) MaiNTeNaNCe FOllOwiNG USe To extend the life of the MK-101, the following procedure should be performed after each use. Lubricate all points listed below with light oils such as, 3 in 1, WD-40, etc. Lubricate the Guide Bar and...

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    MK-101 MaiNTeNaNCe MONTHlY MaiNTeNaNCe The following maintenance should be performed Monthly. Lubricate the Inner Flange Remove the Diamond Blade Lubricate the Outer Flange and Retaining-nut Verify all motor mounting Verify the Motor Adjustment Verify the Roller Wheel Bolts are tight...
  • Page 38 MK-101 MaiNTeNaNCe Lubricate the Cutting Head Lubricate the Cutting Head Adjustment Knob retaining Pivot Shaft holes FlOw aDJUSTMeNT NOTe: If flow to the diamond blade requires adjustment, perform the following actions. Increase cooling flow by releas- Reduce cooling flow by...

  • Page 39: Blade Dressing

    MK-101 MaiNTeNaNCe BlaDe DReSSiNG Like most cutting instruments, a diamond blade performs best when it is dressed. Over time and use, diamonds on the outer edge of the blade will become smoothed or "glazed" over. This will reduce grinding efficiency and may cause the blade to "wander" or bend giving the illusion of an alignment problem.
  • Page 40 MaiNTeNaNCe BelT iNSPeCTiOiN, aDJSTMeNT aND RePlaCeMeNT MK-101 is designed with a power transmission V-belt. In order to ensure the MK-101 operates at peak efficiency, the V-belt should be inspected monthly, and change if the V-belt shows damage and/or excessive wear.
  • Page 41 MK-101 MaiNTeNaNCe Push the motor toward the front Remove the Micro-V Belt Install the new Micro-V Belt of the Cutting Head to loosen (MK Diamond Part No. 158194) the Micro-V Belt Verify the Micro-V Belt is seated Tighten the Motor Adjustment...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    MK-101 TROUBleSHOOTiNG BLADE WILL NOT CUT PROPERLY Ensure the Blade Core is not bent. Check for Smoothness or Check for proper blade rotation. Verify the blade is correct for the "Glazing" (See Blade Dress- Ensure arrow engraved on blade material being used...
  • Page 43 MK-101 TROUBleSHOOTiNG COOLING FLOW Check cooling flow Adjusting Remove the Cooling Transfer Place Pump into a bucket of Clamp open Tube from the Blade Guard inlet water and check flow Remove the Cooling Transfer Inspect and clean pump. See Remove the Blade Guard In-...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    MK-101 TROUBleSHOOTiNG BlaDe STOPS TURNiNG Allow motor to cool and de- Verify all plugs fully installed. press motor Overload Reset Check Ground Fault Circuit Switch Interrupter NOTe: Verify circuit breaker at least 20 amps - if not, move to 20-amp circuit.
  • Page 45 NOTeS...
  • Page 46 MK-101 eXPlODeD View Saw Assembly Part# 151991...
  • Page 47 154394 SCREW, HEX HD 1/4 - 20 X 1-1/4 157145 STOP, CUTTING HEAD 157728 ASSY, DC TABLE, MK-101 158477 ASSY, DC CUTTING HEAD, MK-101 158478 DRAIN PLUG, W/RING 159529 STRAP, 9" DRAIN PLUG 159530 RIP GUIDE, LARGE DIE CAST 159751...
  • Page 48 MK-101 eXPlODeD View Frame Assembly Part# 170476 Table Assembly Part# 158477...
  • Page 49 160727-1 FRAME, 10" TILE SAW, 18" RIP 168021 Table assembly Part# 158477 item Description Part # BAR, GUIDE PLATED MK-101 134759 SCREW, HEX HD, 5/16 - 18 X 1 151743 WASHER, LOCK, SPLIT, 5/16 151747 WASHER, FLAT, SAE, 5/16 151754...
  • Page 50 MK-101 eXPlODeD View Cutting Head Part# 158478 INCLUDED WITH ITEM #8 INCLUDED WITH ITEM #8...
  • Page 51 WASHER, 1/4 SPLIT LOCK 152591 SCREW, HEX HD TAP, 1/4 - 20 X 1 152676 SCREW, 5/16 -18 X 3/8 SOCKET HEAD SET 157083 ASSY, SBU, CUTTING HEAD MK-101 158191 BELT, 6J260 158194 PULLEY, 6J19 X 5/8 BORE 158199 CASTING, 101 BELT GUARD-COMP...
  • Page 52 MK-101 eXPlODeD View Cutting Head Assembly Part# 158191...
  • Page 53 MK-101 PaRTS liST Cutting Head assembly Part# 158191 iTeM # DeSCRiPTiON PaRT # QTY. NUT, HEX, 5/16 - 18 101196 FLANGE, OUTER, 2 - 3/8 135830 NUT, HEX, 5/8-18 135848 BEARING, BALL, 17X40X12MM 137711 KEY, 3/16 SQ X 1-1/8 150344...
  • Page 54 MK-101 eXPlODeD View Blade Guard Assembly Part# 152582 Roller Wheel Assembly Part# 151756...
  • Page 55 MK-101 PaRTS liST Blade Guard assembly Part# 152582 item Description Part # SCREW, 5/16 - 18 X 1/2 SOCKET HD SET 152607 ELBOW, 1/8MNPT X 1/4 BARB, 90 DEG 154652 TUBE, WATER 155389 CASTING, 101 BLD GUARD-DC-COMP 162481 Roller wheel assembly Part# 151756...
  • Page 56 NOTeS...

  • Page 57: Accessories

    MK-101 aCCeSSORieS ACCESSORIES: iTeM NUMBER DESCRIPTION MK-200. 10 X 5/8 ARBOR Premium grade Diamond Blade for smooth, 137166 chip-free cutting on tile. MK-215, 10 X 5/8 ARBOR Supreme grade diamond blade for 128074 hard materials MK-315, 10 X 5/8 ARBOR...

  • Page 58: 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. When ordering direct from MK Diamond, please have the following information ready before calling: •...

  • Page 59: 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 60 MK-101 Tile Saw 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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