Diagonal Cuts; Plunge Cuts; Moving The Saw - DeWalt D24000 Instruction Manual

Diagonal Cuts

Diagonal cuts are also referred to as "long point to long
point cuts."
1. Align the point of the tile closest to the cutting cart
fence 24 with the cut indicator
signifies the exact location where the cutting wheel
will exit the cutting cart in the fence. Note that the cut
indicator will need to be cut when first using the saw
(see Adjustments).
2. Align the front of the tile to the cutting wheel and hold
against the edge guide.
3. Turn the saw on and make the cut.
4. Turn off the saw.
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28
1
Fig. O
24
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L-Cuts
An L-cut is a section that is removed from of a piece of tile
and is used when cutting a piece of tile to fit in a corner of a
cabinet or piece of trim molding.
1. Outline the area to be cut on both sides of the tile.
2. Align the tile to the cutting cart fence and make the cut
far enough into the tile without overcutting.
3. Make a cut on the other mark on the tile
without rcutting.
4. Turn the tile over and make the cut along one of the
outlines, but this time an overcut can occur without
damaging the exposed surface of the tile due to the
radius of the cutting wheel. Overcut the other line
and the cut piece should be separate from the rest of
the tile.
5. Turn off the saw.

Plunge Cuts

Plunge cuts are utilized when removing the center of a
piece of tile for electrical outlets and for making cuts for air
conditioner registers.
27 . The cut indicator
3
4
38
30
31
Miter Cuts: 22.5º and 45º
Miter cuts are used for cutting outside and inside corners on
tile, decorative chair rail and base molding.
The cutting head of the saw is adjustable to three positions:
0º, 22.5º or 45º. The three grooves
allow for the cutting head to be set at the three settings
without cutting into the cutting cart assembly
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Moving the Saw


Before moving the saw, be sure the to drain the water pan
by placing a 5 gallon (19L) bucket under the drain plug
of the saw. Remove the drain plug and allow the water to
empty into the bucket.
1. Outline the area to be cut on both sides of the tile.
2. Release the cutting head by loosening the head lock
knob 4 .
3. Adjust the depth of cut knob
cutting wheel guard to prevent the cutting wheel from
traveling too deep and cutting into the cutting cart.
Always do a dry or practice run to acquaint yourself with
the path of the cutting wheel. Practice on a scrap tile
to ensure that you are comfortable with the feel of the
cutting operation.
4. Place the tile on the cutting cart with the finished side
facing up.
5. Align the mark with the cutting wheel.
6. Turn the saw on. With one hand on the plunge
handle 3 and one hand on the tile, keeping both hands
at a safe distance from the cutting wheel, lower the
head of the saw slowly into the tile. Cut into the tile up
to the edge of the mark without overcutting.
7. Repeat the process on each outline without overcutting.
8. Turn the tile over. Repeat steps 2 and 3, overcutting
along the lines which will allow the piece to fall out.
NoTE: The corners may need to be trimmed with tile
nippers (not included with the saw).
9. Turn off the saw.
1. Loosen the bevel lock knob
and adjust the head of the saw to the correct miter
degree. The bevel pointer
will show the angle of adjustment.
2. Always do a dry run and push the cart past the cutting
wheel before turning on the saw. Ensure the cutting
wheel is adjusted to the center of the groove.
3. Mark the tile and line the tile against the fence of the
cutting cart and the edge guide. Proceed to make
the cut.
4. Turn off the saw.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to move the saw while
filled with water or personal injury may result.
ENGlIsH
28 in the rear of the
25 in the cutting cart
.
8
in the rear of the saw
29
30 on the front of the saw
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