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1.3.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
p WARNING! Before each use, check that the blade is secure and not worn or damaged.
3 Hold the workpiece firmly against the fence.
3 Only feed the workpiece into the blade against the rotation of the blade.
3 Avoid subjecting the blade to excessive strain, never force a workpiece. Maintain a controlled progression.
3 Should the blade jam switch the power off immediately to prevent damage to the motor.
3 TO AVOID WORKPIECE “KICKBACK” (when a workpiece is violently thrown back towards you):
a) Keep the blade in good condition.
b) Keep fence parallel to the blade.
c) DO NOT release workpiece until it is clear of the blade.
d) DO NOT attempt to cut a workpiece that does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.
3 Use a push stick when cutting narrow workpieces.
7 DO NOT use your hands (“free-hand”) to guide the workpiece. Hold the workpiece firmly against the fence to guide it into the blade.
7 DO NOT place yourself in an awkward operating position where a slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting blade.
7 DO NOT stand, or have any part of your body, in line with the plane of the blade.
7 DO NOT hold what will become the off-cut (the waste part of the workpiece).
p WARNING! DO NOT reach over or behind the blade.
p WARNING! DO NOT attempt to free a jammed blade without first switching off or removing the plug from the mains power supply.
7 DO NOT cut any materials other than ceramic tile.
7 DO NOT use solvents to clean plastic parts as they may be damaged. Use a soft damp cloth only.
3 Store blades in a safe, dry, childproof location.
2. SPECIFICATION & MOUNTING
2.1.
SPECIFICATION
Table Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355 x 355mm
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230V - 250W
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4000rpm
2.2.
MOUNTING
2.2.1.
The cutter should be used on a sturdy workbench. Ensure the supporting surface is strong enough to take the weight of the cutter and the workpiece
during operation.
WARNING! Dust can be harmful if inhaled. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation and wear respiratory protection.
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3. INTRODUCTION
3.1.1.
Direct drive 250 watt electric motor capable of cutting tiles up to 24mm thick. Adjustable guides for right and left hand use on straight cuts. Table can be
tilted to 15°, 30° and 45° angles for cutting precision corner joints. Suitable for glazed ceramic, porcelain, quarry, slate and natural stone tiles. Complete
with water reservoir for blade cooling and dust suppression. Lightweight and easy set-up make this unit particularly suitable for DIY tiling.
4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
4.1.
REFER TO Fig 1.
4.1.1.
Raise the right-hand cutting table and retain it in the upright position with the mitre
support.
4.1.2.
Remove the wing nut and cup washer from the end of the motor shaft.
4.1.3.
Locate the cutting blade on to the drive shaft and ensure it is firmly up against the
inner washer, with the directional arrows in the counter-clockwise position, facing you.
4.1.4.
Place the cup washer on the blade drive shaft and secure in place with the wing nut.
DO NOT over tighten the wing nut.
4.1.5.
Remove the blade guard from its support.
4.1.6.
Undo the self-tapping guard support screw from the recess in the main bed and place
the guard support in the recess. Secure the guard support by replacing the guard
support screw.
4.1.7.
Locate the blade guard on the support and tighten the guard-retaining wing nut.
4.2.
REFER TO Fig 2.
4.2.1.
Locate the tile guide on the ruler guides at the front and back of the table. Clamp both.
ends to the table, as shown in Fig 2. The ruler guide is marked off in both inches and
centimetres.
4.2.2.
Ensure the guide is parallel to the blade.
NOTE
The tile guide can be used on either the left-hand or right-hand cutting table.
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! As with all power tools, there are potential hazards involved with the use
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of this cutter. It is therefore vital to ensure you read, understand and apply all the
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safety instructions in Section 1. Familiarise yourself again with the specific safety
rules for each step of the following operation. Failure to do so may cause serious
damage and/or personal injury and may invalidate your warranty. Disconnect the
cutter from the mains power before making adjustments or changing blades. Ensure
that all screws and nuts are secure, that the blade is in good condition and correctly
mounted. ALWAYS have the blade guard down before turning on the cutter. Wear
approved safety eye protection.
Blade Ø . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105mm
Blade Bore Ø . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16mm
Max. Cutting Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24mm
TC100 - (2) - 040106
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