Maintenance - QEP 700XT Owner's Manual

FIGURE 16

MAINTENANCE

ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM
THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE CLEANING OR
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE
Please do not try to service this machine on
your own .
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts . Most plastics are susceptible to damage
from various types of commercial solvents
and may be damaged by their use . Use clean
cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc .
LET BRAKE FLUIDS, GASOLINE, PETROLEUM-
BASED PRODUCTS, PENETRATING OILS, ETC.
COME IN CONTACT WITH PLASTIC PARTS.
THEY CONTAIN CHEMICALS THAT CAN
DAMAGE, WEAKEN OR DESTROY PLASTIC.
1 . ALWAYS clean the tile saw after each use
and store it in a dry location .
2 . ALWAYS wipe off all exterior surfaces
and keep the cutting table clean and free of
all debris .
3 . ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or
damage BEFORE each use .
4 . ALWAYS store the cord in the compartment
underneath the saw after each use .
DIAMOND BLADES
• Use only 7 in . (180 mm) continuous rim
diamond blades with a 5/8" arbor opening in
this saw . Failure to do so may result in severe
bodily injury and damage to the saw .
• The diamond blade that comes with this saw
will cut ceramic, porcelain and marble tile .
TO AVOID ACCIDENTS,
DO NOT AT ANY TIME
Due to the hardness of some porcelain, slate
and stone, purchasing a blade specifically
designed to cut these hard tiles, will speed up
the cutting time required . IMPORTANT: Always
let the blade cut at its own speed, moving the
material slowly into the blade . Do not force the
material being cut .
DIAMOND BLADE DO'S & DON'TS
1 . DO inspect blades daily for cracks or uneven
wear . Discard cracked, chipped or bent blades!
2 . DO use manufacturer's recommendation for
matching the right blade with the right material
being cut .
3 . DO inspect the arbor shaft for uneven wear
before mounting the blade .
4 . DO use blades with the correct arbor size on
a compatible arbor shaft .
5 . DO ensure the blade is mounted with the
rotation arrow in the proper direction and is
securely tightened with a wrench .
6 . DO wear proper safety equipment at all times
when operating the saw . Wear goggles and
dust mask at all times when operating saw .
7 . DO periodically check the blade for cracks or
bond fatigue .
8 . DO ensure that blade is traveling through
water reservoir for wet cutting .
1 . DO NOT operate the saw without all safety
guards in position .
2 . DO NOT operate the saw with blades larger
or smaller than recommended .
3 . DO NOT cut dry with blades marked
"Use Wet ."
4 . DO NOT exceed maximum RPMs
recommended by the blade manufacturer .
5 . DO NOT force the material into the blade . Let
the blade cut at its own speed .
6 . DO NOT cut material not recommended by
the blade manufacturer .
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