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MacAllister MTC500 Manual

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500W Tile Cutter
MTC500
EAN: 3663602797906
WARNING! Read the instructions before using the product!

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  • Page 1 500W Tile Cutter MTC500 EAN: 3663602797906 WARNING! Read the instructions before using the product!

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MTC500 by MacAllister Let’s get started… These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use and retain them for future reference. Getting started... Your product Technical and legal information Before you start detail... more Product functions...

  • Page 3: Your Product

    Your product MTC500 by MacAllister Your product 1. 45° Vertical fence 10. Base foot 2. Transportation handle 11. Plug cable 3. Upper protective guard 12. Parallel cutting guide 4. Working table 13. Mitre cutting guide 5. Scale 14. Locking knob 6.
  • Page 4 Your product MTC500 by MacAllister Safety devices Metal bracket The metal bracket (16) prevents a workpiece being caught by the cutting disc (15) and being hurled at the operator. The metal bracket must always be mounted during operation. Upper protective guard The upper protective guard (3) prevents accidental contact with the cutting disc (15) and stops workpiece parts and cooling water from being flung out.

  • Page 5: Technical And Legal Information

    Technical and legal MTC500 by MacAllister information Technical specifications General > Input Voltage 220-240V~50Hz > Power Input 500W > No Load Speed 5200min > Insulation Class Class I > Diamond Disc Size ø115mmx2.1mmxø22.2mm > Table Size 330x360mm > Table Tilt Range 0°/45°...
  • Page 6 Technical and legal MTC500 by MacAllister information as Respirable Crystalline Silica or RCS) during many common tasks such as cutting, drilling and grinding Breathing in very fine particles of crystalline silica can lead to the development of: Lung cancer Silicosis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (Chronic obstructive...
  • Page 7 Technical and legal MTC500 by MacAllister information a power tool can be used safely on a daily basis and the choice of tool. SEE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE VIBRATION LEVELS OF YOUR TOOL. The declared vibration emission value should be used as a minimum level and should be used with the current guidance on vibration.

  • Page 8: Safety Warnings

    Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or local store for recycling advice. MTC500 Designation of the tool (M - MacAllister, TC - Tile cutter, 500 - 500W) Safety warnings GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! To ensure safe operation when using your Tile Cutter, make sure you follow basic safety principles to reduce risk of personal injury, electric shock and fire.
  • Page 9 Technical and legal MTC500 by MacAllister information SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Keep the work area clean. > Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Consider work area environment. > Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations.
  • Page 10 Technical and legal MTC500 by MacAllister information 14. Maintain tool with care. > Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect tool cord periodically and if damaged have them replaced by an authorised service facility.
  • Page 11 Technical and legal MTC500 by MacAllister information with, this dust can be particularly harmful to you (e.g. lead from old gloss paint). You are advised to consider the risks associated with the materials you are working with and to reduce the risk of exposure. You should: - Work in a well-ventilated area.

  • Page 12: Before You Start

    Before you start MTC500 by MacAllister Unpack > Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat, stable surface. > Remove all packing materials and shipping devices if applicable. > Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free of any damage. If you find that parts are missing or show damage do not use the product but contact your dealer.
  • Page 13 Before you start MTC500 by MacAllister Fitting the cutting disc WARNING: Product damage! Be sure to observe the rotational direction of the cutting disc when fitting! Be sure to observe the free-wheeling of the cutting disc when fitting! NOTE: When fitting make sure that the cutting disc is placed correctly on the inner flange.
  • Page 14 Before you start MTC500 by MacAllister > Attach the anlge disc spanner (20) (supplied) to the arbor nut (21). > Lock motor shaft (22) to prevent turning using straigth disc spanner (23) (supplied). > Turn the arbor nut (21) anti-clockwise.
  • Page 15 Before you start MTC500 by MacAllister Assemble/adjust metal bracket WARNING: Product damage! The metal bracket must always be aligned parallel to the cutting disc. > Unplug the tile cutter from the mains supply. > Raise the 45° Vertical fence (1) approx. 45° and remove. (Refet to Fig. 2) >...
  • Page 16 Before you start MTC500 by MacAllister Mounting the upper protective guard to the metal bracket WARNING: Product damage! Do not over-tighten socket head bolt (28) and locking knob (17). The upper protective guard (3) must be free to rise and fall as the workpiece is pushed towards the cutting disc.
  • Page 17 Before you start MTC500 by MacAllister Mounting the parallel cutting guide > Unplug the tile cutter from the mains supply. > Open the locking knobs (8) for parallel cutting guide. > Position the parallel cutting guide (12) on the rail (30).
  • Page 18 Before you start MTC500 by MacAllister Mounting/setting the mitre cutting guide NOTE: The mitre cutting guide can be set to a desired angle (0°~ 45°). The mitre cutting guide can only be used when the parallel cutting guide is mounted.
  • Page 19 Before you start MTC500 by MacAllister Fig. 15 Filling the product with water NOTE: Product damage! Fill the product with water only until water can drain from the opening in the plug. During use the water level must never drop below the MIN marking (33).
  • Page 20 Before you start MTC500 by MacAllister Fig. 16 Check before starting! Warning: Risk of injury! The product must be mounted in a stable position, i.e. on a workbench, a universal subframe or similar. Warning: Risk of injury! As soon as a malfunction occurs, push the red 0-Button on the On/Off Switch and pull out the mains plug.
  • Page 21 Before you start MTC500 by MacAllister Connection to the electrical supply Check the safe condition of the product before plugging the power cable: > Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of the mains supply is the same as indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 220-240V~ 50Hz.
  • Page 22 MTC500 by MacAllister more detail… Product functions Care and maintenance Trouble shooting Recycling and disposal Guarantee EC declaration of conformity...

  • Page 23: Product Functions

    Product functions MTC500 by MacAllister WARNING! Before switching the tile cutter on, make sure that you have read and understood all of the safety instructions. Make sure also that the machine has been correctly assembled and adjusted. Make sure that the mains is disconnected from the supply when the tile cutter is not being used, or adjustments are being made.

  • Page 24: Intended Use

    Product functions MTC500 by MacAllister WARNING: The disc will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the machine has been switched off. Wait for the disc to stop before removing the workpiece, or making any adjustments. Stop the machine immediately if there is undue vibration or some other fault. If this situation continues, check the machine to find the origin of the fault.
  • Page 25 Product functions MTC500 by MacAllister Fig. 17 Making a straight cut Adjust the parallel cutting guide (12) to the desired width. Use the locking knob to loosen or adjust the guide. Position the tile firmly against the parallel cutting guide (12) and pass through the cutting disc in a smooth action. Hold the edges of the tile and press down firmly to prevent the tile lifting during the cut.
  • Page 26 Product functions MTC500 by MacAllister Making a mitre or diagonal cut Follow the same procedure for a straight cut but use the mitre cutting guide (13) in conjunction with the parallel cutting guide (12). The mitre cutting guide (13) simply clips onto the parallel cutting guide (12).

  • Page 27: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance MTC500 by MacAllister The golden rules for care WARNING! Always switch the product off, disconnect it from the power supply and let the product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work! > Keep the product clean. Remove debris from it after each use and before storage.
  • Page 28 Care and maintenance MTC500 by MacAllister > Raise the 45° vertical fence (1) approx. 45° and remove. > Place a suitable collector below the product's drain opening. > Remove water reservoir plug (9) and drain off all the dirty cooling water.
  • Page 29 Care and maintenance MTC500 by MacAllister > Loosen screw (19) and pull off lower protective guard (6). Fig. 22 > Attach the anlge disc spanner (20) (supplied) to the arbor nut (21). > Lock motor shaft (22) to prevent turning using straigth disc spanner (23) (supplied).

  • Page 30: Power Cord

    Care and maintenance MTC500 by MacAllister Power cord > If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a safety hazard. Plug replacement If you need to replace the fitted plug then follow the instructions below.
  • Page 31 Care and maintenance MTC500 by MacAllister NOTE: If a moulded plug is fitted and has to be removed take great care in disposing of the plug and severed cable, it must be destroyed to prevent engaging into a socket. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
  • Page 32 Care and maintenance MTC500 by MacAllister > We recommend using the original package for storage or covering the product with a suitable cloth to protect it against dust. Transport > Dismantle any components that protrude from the product. > Use the original packaging to ship whenever possible.

  • Page 33: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting MTC500 by MacAllister Trouble shooting Suspected malfunctions are often due to causes that the users can fix themselves. Therefore check the product using this section. In most cases the problem can be solved quickly. WARNING! Only perform the steps described within these...

  • Page 34: Recycling And Disposal

    Recycling and disposal MTC500 by MacAllister Recycling and disposal > Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or local store for recycling advice.

  • Page 35: Guarantee

    MTC500 by MacAllister Guarantee At MacAllister we take special care to select high quality materials and use manufacturing techniques that allow us to create ranges of products incorporating design and durability. That’s why we offer a 2 year guarantee against manufacturing defects on our MacAllister power tool products.

  • Page 36: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    3 Sheldon Square London W2 6PX United Kingdom Declare that the product 500W TILE CUTTER, MTC500 Serial number: from 000001 to 999999 Complies with the essential health and safety requirements of the following Directives: EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC The EMC Directive 2014/30/EU...
  • Page 37 Manufacturer • Fabricant • Producent • Hersteller • Producător • Fabricante: Kingfisher International Products Limited, 3 Sheldon Square, London, W2 6PX, United Kingdom www.kingfisher.com/products Distributor: B&Q plc, Chandlers Ford, Hants, SO53 3LE United Kingdom www.diy.com Screwfix Direct Limited, Trade House, Mead Avenue, Yeovil, BA22 8RT, United Kingdom www.screwfix.com...

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