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- Page 1 MANUAL Alpha 5” Electric Wet/Dry ® Stone Cutter Instruction Manual Wet Use Dry Use Part No: ESC-225 Version 1 103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-0114 www.alpha-tools.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Blade Inspection, Installation and Removal ................20 ESC-225 Maintenance ......................21 Replacing and Checking the Carbon Brushes ................22 ESC-225 Wet/Dry Stone Cutter Schematic ................23 ESC-225 Wet/Dry Stone Cutter Parts List .................24 EC Declaration of Conformity ....................26 Warranty ............................26 Product Registration Card ......................27... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRoDUCTIoN Thank you for purchasing the Alpha ESC-225 Electric Wet/Dry Stone Cutter. Please read ® this instruction manual thoroughly to ensure safe and correct use of the wet stone cutter. Keep this manual in a place where operators can access it easily whenever necessary. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
Note: In some situations, failing to observe WARNING notes could result in death or serious personal injury. Be sure to read and observe the safety notes to ensure safe and correct use of the wet stone cutter. CAUTION! The following are important notes for products, operation, and maintenance applicable to this stone cutter. - Page 5 Do not abuse the electrical cord Never carry the tool by the electrical cord or pull it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep the electrical cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Secure workpiece Use clamps or a vise to hold workpiece rather than using your hands. Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Page 6: Esc-225 Overview
ESC-225 oVERVIEW Clamping Lever Figure-1 SPECIfICaTIoNS Rating ......................220 Volts Amperage ......................5.5A Power ......................1200W No-load Speed ..................12,000 RPM Weight ....................8.9 lbs/4.0kg Arbor ....................7/8” / 22.23m Plug Type ....................C (220V) Cord ...................15ft / 4.5m Single-phase Cutting Disc Diameter ................5” / 125mm... -
Page 7: Equipment Included
EqUIPmENT INClUDED Figure-2 ComPoNENTS: Dust Cover ....................1 pc Knob Bolt ....................3 pcs TT Ruler Guide (Reversible) ..............1 pc Water Hose Assembly (15ft / 4.5m) ............1 pc Quick Connect Adapter ................1 pc Side Handle ....................1 pc Bolt (M6x30-Left) .................. -
Page 8: Additional Precautions For Using The Wet/Dry Stone Cutter
DANGER! INSTRUCTIoNS Alpha Professional Tools provides the highest quality parts and manufacturing techniques ® in the manufacture of this tool. In order to obtain the maximum effectiveness and provide the highest degree of safety, it is necessary to review and follow these instructions carefully before using the tool. -
Page 9: Esc-225 Wet/Dry Stone Cutter Operation
This electric wet/dry stone cutter can be used for cutting many different materials, (i.e. tile, concrete, stone, glass or sintered slab). In case of doubt please read the manufacturer’s instruction. Do not use this product in anyway other than what is stated for normal use. ESC-225 ElECTRIC WET/DRy SToNE CUTTER oPERaTIoN maIN CoNNECTIoN Connect only to single-phase AC current supply and only to the main voltage specified on the rating plate. -
Page 10: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
GRoUND faUlT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER DANGER! Do not bypass the GFCI if this condition occurs, a real shock hazard may exist. WARNING! If the GFCI fails to trip when the test button is pressed, or fails to reset, the device is defec- tive and should be replaced. -
Page 11: Before Use
CAUTION! Do not remove the GFCI. Check items below when the GFCI goes OFF frequently • Force applied on the stone cutter • Water entered inside the stone cutter, or GFCI • Voltage drop due to sharing the same power source in a work area •... -
Page 12: About Double Insulation
Install a soundproof wall if required to comply with the local laws and regulations. INSTRUCTIoNS foR INSTallING ThE fElT STRIPS oN ThE ESC-225 baSE PlaTE Wipe base plate with a clean rag to remove any dirt or residue. -
Page 13: Installation Of Water Hose Assembly (Wet Use)
SUPPlyING ThE WaTER floW Simply adjust the volume of the water flow by turning the handle on the water valve. Note: ESC-225 is equipped with a newly designed Figure-10 Aluminum Manifold System that delivers sufficient water jet to cool the cutting edge as well as removing the slurry from the cutting line ahead of the stone cutter. -
Page 14: Installation Of Quick Connect Adapter
INSTallaTIoN of qUICK CoNNECT aDaPTER Secure the Quick Connect Adapter to the Water Hose Assembly. Figure-12 INSTallaTIoN of EaSyoN-EaSyoff SlEEVE Wrap the EasyOn-EasyOff sleeve around the Water Hose Assembly and electrical cord. Finish the wrapping procedure until the entire EasyOn-EasyOff Sleeve is secured. Figure-13 Figure-14... -
Page 15: Adjusting The Cutting Depth
aDjUSTING ThE CUTTING DEPTh Loosen the clamping lever on the depth indicator and move the base plate up or down to the desired cutting depth. Re-tighten the clamping lever to a hand tight condition. Figure-14 moUNTING aND DISmoUNTING ThE SaW blaDE Make certain to switch off the tool and unplug from outlet before assembling or disassembling of... -
Page 16: Straight Cutting Blade Installation (Wet Use)
STRaIGhT CUTTING blaDE INSTallaTIoN (WET USE) Alpha Straight Cutting Blade ® Figure-17 CURVE CUTTING blaDE INSTallaTIoN (WET USE) Alpha Curve Cutting Blade ® Figure-18... -
Page 17: Attaching The Dust Cover (Dry Use)
ThE DUST CoVER (DRy USE) After the blade has been attached onto the ESC-225, attach the DUST COVER onto the blade guard using the three Knob Bolts. Figure-19 aTTaChING ThE VaCUUm hoSE (DRy USE) The Dust Cover accepts a 1-1/4” hose fitting. -
Page 18: Free-Hand Cutting
Slow the cutting speed for the last 1/2” to prevent the tile or stone from chipping. oPTIoN 2: USING ThE TT RUlER GUIDE Install the ruler on the ESC-225 by inserting the arms into the appropriate slots on the base plate and tightening the screws to secure the ruler in place. -
Page 19: Cutting Using The Carriage Assembly And Guide Rail (Wet & Dry Use)
oPTIoN 3: USING ThE CaRRIaGE aSSEmbly aND GUIDE RaIl (WET oR DRy) Figure-23 Note: Refer to OSHA Standard 1926.1153 - Respirable Crystalline Silica for Specified Exposure Control Methods. CURVE CUTTING aPPlICaTIoN When cutting the curved line, remove the TT ruler guide and cut free-hand. Step 1. -
Page 20: Blade Inspection, Installation And Removal
WARNING! Support the sink cutout area prior to cutting, otherwise the cutout piece may drop to the floor at the end of the cutting application. Use the Alpha Contour Cutting blade only. This Application with inferior blades may ® cause damage to the stone cutter. -
Page 21: Esc-225 Maintenance
GEaRS To minimize your tool’s downtime and expensive repairs, it is recommended to send the tool back to an Alpha Repair Center after about 300 to 400 hours of operation, or every second ®... -
Page 22: Replacing And Checking The Carbon Brushes
REPlaCING aND ChECKING ThE CaRboN bRUShES In order to keep the tool running correctly, the carbon brushes need to be checked after every one hundred hours (100 hrs) of use. Carbon brushes wear out over time based on the tool’s usage. If a carbon brush is worn out, it may cause the motor to malfunction or fail to run. -
Page 23: Esc-225 Wet/Dry Stone Cutter Schematic
ESC-225 - 5” ElECTRIC WET/DRy SToNE CUTTER ® SChEmaTIC... -
Page 24: Esc-225 Wet/Dry Stone Cutter Parts List
ESC-225 - 5” ElECTRIC WET/DRy SToNE CUTTER ® PaRTS lIST DRaWING No. PaRT No. DESCRIPTIoN qUaNTITy 133080 Screw (M5x40) 130031 Self-tapping Screw 3.9x19 133292 GFCI 220V 133033 Carbon Brush (2 pc set) 133031 Brush Holder 133032 Brush Cap 133398... - Page 25 ESC-225 - 5” ElECTRIC WET/DRy SToNE CUTTER ® PaRTS lIST DRaWING No. PaRT No. DESCRIPTIoN qUaNTITy 133058 Gear (Big) 133371 Blade Guard 133079 Screw (M4x25) 133399 Spindle Assembly 133060 Screw Cap 133771 Knob Bolt (M5x10) 133770 Dust Cover 133464...
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Page 26: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Alpha Professional Tools warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year ® from the date of original retail purchase (proof of purchase required). If Alpha Professional Tools receives notice of such ® defects during the warranty period, our obligation assumed under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of parts, without charge. -
Page 27: Product Registration Card
PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Model No.: ESC-225 Serial No. Company Name: ______________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City: _______________________State: ________Zip: ________________ Telephone: ___________________________________________________ Purchase Date: _______________________________________________ Dealer’s Name: _________________________________ Note: Serial & Model Number must be included for proper registration. (800) 648-7229 Register online at: www.alpha-tools.com/productregistration.aspx... - Page 28 103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-0114 www.alpha-tools.com Copyright © 2018 Alpha Professional Tools. All rights reserved. 07/2018...
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