Kobalt SC2502LW Manual page 39

CUTTING OPERATION
WARNING: Before making any adjustments or removing or installing attachments or
accessories, make sure the switch is in the OFF position to avoid injury from an accidental start.
Before turning the tile saw on, verify the alignment of the sliding table and the cutting wheel.
Always center the cutting wheel in one of the sliding table grooves before cutting. Make sure the
cutting wheel does not contact the tile or table before turning saw on.
STRAIGHT CUT (FIG. 42)
● Fill the water tray with clean water.
● Using a pencil or marker mark the area to be
cut on tile.
● Loosen the lock knob (1) and move the Rip/
Angle guide (H) to the desired position.
Tighen the lock knob (1).
● Place the tile on the sliding table and firmly
against the Rip/Angle guide (H) and sliding
T-fence extension (AA).
● Pull the ON/OFF switch (HH) upward to turn
on the tile saw. Allow the cutting wheel to
reach full speed and wait until the stream
of water from the water nozzle completely
covers the cutting wheel.
● Using both hands to slowly push the sliding
table assembly toward the cutting wheel to
feed the tile into the cutting wheel (Never
force the material through the wheel. Move at
a slow consistent pace.).
● Turn the tile saw off once cut is performed.
CUTTING LONG TILE (UP TO 40") (FIG. 43)
● Move the sliding table to the front of the saw.
● Loosen the two sliding T-fence extension
lock knobs (Ee) and pull the sliding T-fence
extension to the front position.
NOTE: Do not lock the sliding T-fence
extension lock knobs.
● Using a pencil or marker mark the area to be
cut on tile.
● Place up to 40" tile on the sliding table and
against the sliding T-fence extension.
● Pull the ON/OFF switch (HH) upward to turn
on the tile saw. Allow the cutting wheel to
reach full speed and wait until the stream
of water from the water nozzle completely
covers the cutting wheel.
● Using both hands to slowly push the sliding
table toward the cutting wheel. As the cutting
proceeds, simultaneously push the sliding
T-fence extension forward to feed the tile into
the cutting wheel (Never force the material through the wheel. Move at a slow consistent pace).
● Turn the tile saw off once cut is performed.
NOTE: For cutting small/narrow tile, see the section of "INSTALLING THE TILE CLAMP" on page 31.
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HH
H
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HH
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AA
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Ee