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45 CUTTING HEAD TILE SAW-BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
The Movable Cutting Table of the MK-770 may become misaligned with the Cutting Head of the Tile Saw over
time. Should misalignment occur, perform the following steps to realign the Tile Saw.
NOTE: If alignment problems are the result of a warped blade, a bent frame or bent support arm, or, if alignment
is off by more than 1/8-inch, contact the MK Diamond Service Center – (800) 474-5594

Tools Needed:

Combination Square (Square)
12-inch or Greater
Metal Straight Edge

Preparation:

Disconnect Saw
(A)
Remove Tile Saw
from Power Source
Inspect
Blade
(D)
Inspect Diamond Blade
for damage
45 Cutting Head Tile Saw-
1/2-inch Wrench or
MK Open End Wrench and
MK Triple Hole Box Wrench
1/4-inch Wrench
Remove Pan
(B)
Remove Water Pan
Revision 12/00, Effective Date December 04, 2000
Flat Head Screwdriver
Inspect Frame
Inspect Cutting Head
Inspect Cutting Table
(C)
Inspect Tile Saw
for damage
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  • Page 1 45 CUTTING HEAD TILE SAW-BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE The Movable Cutting Table of the MK-770 may become misaligned with the Cutting Head of the Tile Saw over time. Should misalignment occur, perform the following steps to realign the Tile Saw. NOTE: If alignment problems are the result of a warped blade, a bent frame or bent support arm, or, if alignment is off by more than 1/8-inch, contact the MK Diamond Service Center –...
  • Page 2 45 CUTTING HEAD TILE SAW-BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Movable Cutting Table Alignment Verification: This will verify the Movable Cutting Table is aligned to the frame of the saw. NOTES: If the blade is misaligned following alignment verification, attempt to align using Alignment Screw, 90º Verification.
  • Page 3 45 CUTTING HEAD TILE SAW-BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Alignment Screw, 90º Verification: 90º-alignment verification will ensure that the blade will cut the tile straight up and down and not at an angle. NOTES: If the blade is misaligned following this alignment procedure, return the saw to MK Diamond for repair. The Diamond Blade must be removed and reinstalled when removing the Blade Guard.
  • Page 4 45 CUTTING HEAD TILE SAW-BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Horizontal Rough Alignment: The Horizontal alignment will ensure that straight cuts (or Rip Cuts) are made. Rotate Clockwise or Adjust Cutting Center Blade Counterclockwise Head to Cut Depth In Cutting Groove to Adjust Height of Approx _”...
  • Page 5 45 CUTTING HEAD TILE SAW-BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE 45º Alignment Verification: The 45º Alignment Verification is done to ensure the blade will cut tile at a 45º angle. NOTES: If the blade is misaligned following this alignment verification procedure, return the saw to MK Diamond for repair.

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