MK Diamond Products MK-60 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

MK Diamond Products MK-60 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

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MK-60 TILE SAW
www.mkdiamond.com
OWNER'S MANUAL &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Revision 100
06.2016
Manual Part No. 172150
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

    MK-60 TILE SAW www.mkdiamond.com OWNER'S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revision 100 06.2016 Manual Part No. 172150 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 MK-60 Saw 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-60 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 Messages ......................4 Damage Prevention Message ..................4 General Safety Precautions...................4-7 Silica Dust Warning ......................8 California Proposition 65 Message ...................8 Electrical Motor Safety....................9-10 CONTENTS Package Contents ......................11 OVERVIEW AND OPERATION General Description & Specifications ................12 Overview of Components ..................12-13 Setup for Operation ......................14 Blade Change .........................15 Cutting Depth........................16...
  • Page 4: Safety Messages

    MK-60 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-60 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 prevent accidental starting. Place the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position before performing any service operation.
  • Page 6 MK-60 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-60 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. Check for broken parts and mountings and all other conditions that may affect the operation of the power tool.
  • Page 8: Silica Dust Warning

    MK-60 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 Motor Safety

    MK-60 SAW SAFETY ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY For maintenance care and operation of the electric motor, refer to your electric motor instruction booklet 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 10 MK-60 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 11: Package Contents

    MK-60 SAW CONTENTS CONTENTS One (1) MK-60 Saw One (1) Guide Fence One (1) Saw case One (1) Allen Wrench One (1) 3-1/2 inch continuous rim blade One (1) Owners Manual One (1) 3-1/2 inch turbo rim blade One (1) Warranty Card...
  • Page 12: General Description & Specifications

    MK-60 SAW OVERVIEW GENERAL DESCRIPTION The MK-60 Saw is portable, 3-1/2" dry cutting saw designed for cutting a variety of materials including stone, ceramic, slate, granite, marble, porcelain, and lapidary products. SPECIFICATIONS Motor specifications for the MK-60 Saw are listed in the table below.
  • Page 13 MK-60 SAW OVERVIEW Laser Line Generator 11 Lock Screw for Guide Fence Laser Switch 12 Blade Guard Safety Lock Button for Blade Plunge 13 Storage for Allen Wrench Cutting Depth Scale 14 Power Indicator Bulb Power Switch 15 Soft Grip...
  • Page 14: Setup For Operation

    Check for damaged, broken, or missing parts. 2. Verify the On/Off switch is in the OFF position. 3. Before connecting the MK-60 Saw to a power supply, be sure the voltage, cycle and phase of the job site power source meet the requirements of the table below.
  • Page 15: Blade Change

    MK-60 SAW OPERATION DIAMOND BLADE CHANGE/INSTALLATION Disconnect saw before servicing, when changing cutting blades, and cleaning. CAUTION Set the Cutting Depth Lock to Press and hold the Arbor Lock Use the Allen Wrench to loosen maximum cutting depth. Button. (clockwise) the arbor bolt and blade flange.
  • Page 16: Cutting Depth

    MK-60 SAW OPERATION SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH Flip the Cutting Depth Set Lock Move the Cutting Depth Set Flip the Cutting Depth Set Lock up to the unlocked position. Lock to the desired position on down to the locked position.
  • Page 17: Cutting

    MK-60 SAW OPERATION CUTTING Connect the power cord to the Push the Power Lock Switch Pull the ON/OFF Power Switch power supply. The LED power forward with the forefinger. firmly upwards. Wait for the indicator will be illuminated until blade to come up to speed.
  • Page 18: Laser Guide Operation

    MK-60 SAW OPERATION LASER GUIDE OPERATION Press the laser switch to the "I" Line the laser up with cutting Press the laser switch to the "0" position to turn laser on. marks on your work-piece and position to turn laser off.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MK-60 SAW MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Regular cleaning is required for the safe operation of the tool, as an excessive build up of dust will prevent the tool from operating correctly. The dust extraction hose may become blocked and require cleaning occasionally.
  • Page 20: Miter Base Overview

    MK-60 MITER BASE MITER BASE OVERVIEW 20 Fence Locking Lever 21 Notch Indicator 22 Miter Angle Scale 23 Clamp 24 Extension Base 25 Extendable Fence Miter Scale Locking Knob (Bottom side of Miter Base) MITER BASE SETUP Release the fence locking lever...
  • Page 21: Adjustments

    MK-60 MITER BASE MITER BASE SETUP Push the fence locking lever Insert the work-piece into the Secure tile onto Miter Base by down to secure angle. miter base. tightening clamp. MITER BASE ADJUSTMENTS Rotate the extension base out to fence...
  • Page 22: Guide Rail Overview

    MK-60 GUIDE RAIL GUIDE RAIL OVERVIEW 26 Guide Rail Section (3) 27 Guide Rail Connector (2) 28 Guide Rail Clamp (2) 29 Allen Wrench (1) RAIL GUIDE SETUP Use the Guide Rail Connectors to Tighten both Allen head set Slide one clamp into the clamp connect the Guide Rail Sections.
  • Page 23: 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 24: Contact

    DIAMOND PRODUCTS, INC. under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any parts which, under normal use, prove to be defective in material or workmanship. The parts involved or the unit in question should be returned to MK DIAMOND PRODUCTS, INC. or to a point designated by us, transportation prepaid.
  • Page 25 MK-60 SAW NOTES...
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  • Page 28 MK-60 TILE SAW OWNER'S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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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