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MK Diamond Products MK-370EXP Owners Manual, Parts List & Operating Instructions

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OWNERS MANUAL, PARTS LIST &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Revision 304
08.2013
Manual Part No. 160084
Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions
before using this equipment. This owners manual MUST
accompany the equipment at all times.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    MK-370EXP TILE SAW www.mkdiamond.com OWNERS MANUAL, PARTS LIST & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revision 304 08.2013 Manual Part No. 160084 Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment. This owners manual MUST accompany the equipment at all times.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a MK-370EXP Saw Tile Saw. We are certain that you will be pleased with your purchase. MK Diamond takes pride in producing the finest construction power tools and diamond blades in the industry. Operated correctly, your MK-370EXP Saw should provide you with years of service. In order to help you, we have included this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY Safety Messages Damage Prevention Message General Safety Precautions California Proposition 65 Message Electrical Requirements 9-12 Safety Label Locations Product Specifications UNPACKING, TRANSPORT and ASSEMBLY Unpacking Contents Transport STARTUP, ADJUSTMENT, OPERATION and SHUTDOWN Cutting Head Installation Diamond Blade Installation 17-18 Adjustable Cutting Guide Installation Splash Guard Installation...

  • Page 4: Safety Messages

    MK-370EXP SAW SAFETY Read and follow all safety, operating and maintenance instructions. Failure to read and follow these instructions could result in injury or death to you or others. Failure to read and follow these instructions could also result in damage and/or reduced equipment life. Safety warnings and guidelines do not by themselves eliminate danger.
  • Page 5 MK-370EXP SAW SAFETY PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ALWAYS wear approved respiratory, head, ear and eye protection when operating this machine. ACCIDENTAL STARTS! Before starting the engine/motor, be sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position to pre- vent accidental starting. Place the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position before performing any service operation.
  • Page 6 MK-370 SAW SAFETY USE PROPER APPAREL DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that may be caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair cover- ing to contain long hair. SECURE WORK Clamps or a vise should be used to hold work whenever practical.
  • Page 7 MK-370 SAW SAFETY CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before using a power tool, check for damaged parts. A guard or any other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine if it would operate properly and perform its intended function. Always check moving parts for proper alignment or binding. Check for broken parts and mountings and all other conditions that may affect the operation of the power tool.

  • Page 8: California Proposition 65 Message

    MK-370EXP SAW SAFETY SILICA DUST WARNING Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials with silica in their composition may give off dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous other minerals and rocks. Repeated and/or substantial inhalation of airborne crystalline silica can cause serious or fatal respiratory diseases, including silicosis.

  • Page 9: Electrical Requirements

    MK-370EXP SAW SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In order to prevent electrical shock and injury, the following electrical safety precautions and symbols should be followed at all times! WARNING In case of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 10 MK-370EXP SAW SAFETY ELECTRIC MOTOR SAFETY For maintenance care and operation of the electric motor, refer to your electric motor instruction book- let furnished with the electric motor. Protect the electric motor from dust as much as possible and keep ventilating openings clean.
  • Page 11 MK-370EXP SAW SAFETY WARNING To avoid the possibility of the appliance or plug receptacle getting wet, position the machine to one side of a wall mounted receptacle. This will prevent water from dripping into the receptacle or plug. A "drip loop," shown in the picture below, should be arranged by the user to properly position the power cord relative to the power source.
  • Page 12 MK-370EXP SAW SAFETY WARNING Use of undersized extension cords result in low voltage to the motor that can result in motor burnout and premature failure. MK Diamond warns that equipment returned to us showing signs of being run in a low voltage condition, through the use of undersized extension cords,will be repaired or replaced totally at the customer’s expense.
  • Page 13 NOTES...

  • Page 14: Safety Label Locations

    MK-370EXP SAW SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Safety labels contain important safety information. Please read the information contained on each safety label. These labels are considered a permanent part of your saw. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact MK Diamond or your dealer for a replacement.

  • Page 15: Product Specifications

    MK-370EXP Saw will provide years of dependable service. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The MK-370EXP Saw Tile Saw is engineered as a tabletop or stand mounted wet tile saw. The saw includes a powerful 120v electric motor. The saw is capable of cutting tile up to eighteen (18) inches in length.

  • Page 16: Unpacking

    2. Never transport the MK-370EXP Saw with water in the Water Pan. The MK-370EXP Saw is designed with a rigid frame and removable Cutting Head making the saw easily transportable. To lift the saw, grasp the front and back of the frame at the lift points shown below.

  • Page 17: Cutting Head Installation

    MK-370EXP SAW INSTALLATION Follow the assembly instructions to prepare your MK-370EXP Saw for operation. CUTTING HEAD INSTALLATION Place the Flat Washer onto the Align Cutting Head Pivot Hole Verify the Cutting Head is Height Adjusting Knob to the Post, Pivot Shaft...
  • Page 18 MK-370EXP SAW ASSEMBLY Place the Shaft Wrench Using the Blade and Shaft Install Diamond Blade between the Inner Blade Wrenches, loosen and onto Blade Shaft Guard and the Motor and remove the Retaining Nut onto the Motor Shaft and Outer Flange...

  • Page 19: Adjustable Cutting Guide Installation

    MK-370EXP SAW ASSEMBLY ADJUSTABLE CUTTING GUIDE INSTALLATION NOTE: The Adjustable Cutting Guide can be used on either side of the Diamond Blade. Place the Adjustable Cutting Loosen Adjustable Cutting Guide retaining thumbscrew Guide onto the Movable Cutting, and place it over the Movable...

  • Page 20: Pre-Start Inspection

    CONNECTING THE WATER PUMP WARNING 1. To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, the MK-370EXP Saw MUST be de-energized when connecting the Water Pump. 2. To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, use only MK Diamond authorized replacement parts.
  • Page 21 MK-370EXP SAW SETUP WATER PUMP SETUP FOR OPERATION The Water Pump can be setup for operation in two ways: External Water Source or Re-circulation. NOTE: If cutting dry DO NOT connect the water pump. RE-CIRCULATION NOTE: When using the re-circulation method, the water should be changed often for longer pump life...

  • Page 22: Setup For Operation

    2. Verify the On/Off switch is in the OFF position. 3. Before connecting the MK-370EXP Saw to a power supply, be sure the voltage, cycle and phase of the job site power source meet the requirements of the table below.

  • Page 23: Operation

    MK-370EXP OPERATION CUTTING STRAIGHT EDGES CAUTION DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Loosen the Adjustable Position the Adjustable Tighten the retaining Cutting Guide retaining Cutting Guide to desired cut...
  • Page 24 MK-370EXP OPERATION CUTTING 45° MITERS The MK-370EXP Saw is designed with an adjustable Cutting Head for precision 45º Miter Cuts. CAUTION DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
  • Page 25 MK-370EXP SAW OPERATION CUTTING 45° MITERS (CONT...) Perform the cut Turn the motor OFF when Return the Cutting Head to the work is complete upright position when complete...
  • Page 26 MK-370EXP SAW OPERATION DIAGONAL CUTTING NOTE: To cut diagonal, the Dual 45º Flat Angle Guide (MK Diamond Part No. 134557-MK) should be used. CAUTION DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

  • Page 27: Operation

    MK-370EXP SAW OPERATION OFF-ANGLE CUTTING NOTE: Use a Protractor (MK Part No. 134569-MK) to cut angles other than 45º angles. (not included) CAUTION DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

  • Page 28: Cleanup

    Dispose of wastewater in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local laws. NOTE: Remove the pump Suction Fill the Water Pan with Run the MK-370EXP Saw Screen and clean the Water clean water until clear water is seen at Pump of all debris.

  • Page 29: Cleanup

    MK-370EXP Saw MAINTENANCE FOLLOWING USE To extend the life of the MK-370EXP Saw, the following procedure should be performed after each use. Lubricate all points listed below with light oils such as, 3 in 1, WD-40, etc. Ensure the ON/OFF Switch...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    MK-370EXP SAW MAINTENANCE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE The following maintenance should be performed Monthly. Remove the Diamond Remove the Inner Flange Clean and Lubricate the Blade, Outer Flange and Inner and Outer Flanges Retaining Nut and the Retaining Nut Clean around Motor Shaft...

  • Page 31: Flow Adjustment

    MK-370EXP SAW MAINTENANCE Lubricate the Cutting Head Lubricate the Cutting Head Lubricate the Cutting Head Pivot Holes Adjustment Knob Pivot Shaft Verify the Cutting Table Roller Verify that the Roller Wheel Wheel Assembly is tight is tight FLOW ADJUSTMENT NOTE: If flow to the diamond blade requires adjustment, perform the following actions.

  • Page 32: Blade Dressing

    When this occurs, the blade will need to be dressed. The diamond blade can be dressed using the MK Dressing Stick (part# 152792) and by following the steps below. Setup the MK-370EXP Saw Set the Adjustable Cutting Position the Dressing Stick...

  • Page 33: Diamond Blade Change-Out

    MK-370EXP SAW MAINTENANCE DIAMOND BLADE CHANGE-OUT NOTE: When installing the Retaining Nut, do not “cross-thread" and DO NOT over tighten the screw. Open the Outer Blade Remove Retaining Nut and Remove Diamond Blade Outer Flange from Blade Shaft Install the Diamond Blade...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    MK-370EXP SAW TROUBLESHOOTING ALIGNMENT The Movable Cutting Table of the MK-370EXP Saw is pre-aligned in the factory. It may become misaligned with the Cutting Head of the Tile Saw over time. Should misalignment occur, perform the following steps to realign it.
  • Page 35 MK-370EXP SAW TROUBLESHOOTING MOVABLE CUTTING TABLE ALIGNMENT VERIFICATION This will verify the Movable Cutting Table is aligned to the frame of the saw. NOTE: If the blade is misaligned following alignment verification, attempt to align using Alignment Screw, 90º Verification. The Diamond Blade must be removed and reinstalled when removing the Blade Guard.
  • Page 36 MK-370EXP SAW TROUBLESHOOTING ALIGNMENT SCREW, 90° 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.
  • Page 37 MK-370EXP SAW TROUBLESHOOTING HORIzONTAL FINAL ALIGNMENT Pull Movable Cutting Table Position Square flat on Movable Position front of Square to front of Tile Saw Cutting Table against Ruler/Stop against Blade Move Guide Bar and table Move Guide Bar and table...
  • Page 38 MK-370EXP SAW TROUBLESHOOTING 45° ALIGNMENT VERIFICATION The 45° Alignment Verification is done to ensure the blade will cut tile at a 45° angle. NOTE: If the blade is misaligned following this alignment procedure, return the saw to MK Diamond for repair.
  • Page 39 MK-370EXP SAW TROUBLESHOOTING BLADE WILL NOT CUT PROPERLY Check for Smoothness or Check for proper rotation Ensure the Blade Core is “Glazing" (Dress blade if not bent and Arbor is not needed) out of round Verify the blade is correct...
  • Page 40 MK-370EXP SAW TROUBLESHOOTING COOLING FLOW Check cooling flow Remove the Cooling Place Pump into a bucket Adjusting Clamp open Transfer Tube from the of water and check flow Blade Guard inlet ((E) Remove the Cooling Remove the Pump Remove the Pump Intake...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    MK-370EXP SAW TROUBLESHOOTING “Rodding" cooling channels is performed by inserting a small wire rod through the NOTE: cooling inlet on top of the Blade Guard and directing the rod out through each of the cooling flow tubes located on the underside of the Blade Guard. The cooling channels should be “rodded"...
  • Page 42 MK-370EXP SAW EXPLODED VIEW TILE SAW ASSEMBLY PART# 159943...

  • Page 43: Parts List

    156770-01 CLIP, CORD 1/4" PUSH MOUNT 157259 MK-HDTCM WET 7 X 060 X 7/8 CONT 157913 KNOB, RUBBER, 1/4 -20 X 3/4" LONG 159428-1 PAN, WATER MK-370EXP/1080 160041 ASSY, CUTTING HEAD, 120V 160042 OWNERS MANUAL MK-370EXP 160084 GUARD, SPLASH 160310...
  • Page 44 MK-370EXP SAW EXPLODED VIEW CUTTING HEAD ASSEMBLY PART# 160042...
  • Page 45 MK-370EXP SAW PARTS LIST ITEM. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART # FLANGE, OUTER, 2-3/8 135830 NUT,HEX, 5/8 - 18 135848 KNOB, DAVIES, 5/16 - 18 X 1 151681 NUT, WING, NYLK, 5/16 - 18 151746 WASHER, LOCK, SPLIT, 5/16 151747 BOLT, HEX HD TAP, 5/16 - 18 X 2 - 1/2...
  • Page 46 MK-370EXP SAW PARTS LIST TABLE ASSEMBLY PART# 168025 FRAME ASSEMBLY PART# 167450...
  • Page 47 MK-370EXP SAW PARTS LIST TABLE ASSEMBLY ITEM. DESCRIPTION QTY. PART # SCREW, 5/16 - 18 X 1 HEX HEAD MACHINE 151369 WASHER, LOCK, SPLIT, 5/16 151747 WASHER, 5/16 SAE FLAT 151754 CASTING, TABLE, 370/770EXP - COMP 159939 BAR, GUIDE 3/4 DIA...

  • Page 48: Accessories

    MK-370EXP ACCESSORIES ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION 158434 MK-225, 7 x 5/8 Arbor 139311 MK-215, 7 x 5/8 Arbor 153293 MK-315, 7 x 5/8 Arbor 134577-MK Dual 45° Flat Angle Guide 134569-MK 90° Protractor 152792 Dressing Stone 160488 Side Table...
  • Page 49 NOTES...

  • Page 50: Ordering Information

    ORDERING & RETURN INSTRUCTIONS ORDERING INFORMATION You may order MK Diamond products through your local MK Diamond distributor or, you may order direct from MK Diamond. When ordering direct from MK Diamond, please have the following information ready before calling: •...

  • Page 51: Contact & Warranty

    © COPYRIGHT 2013, MK DIAMOND PRODUCTS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The MK Diamond logo is a registered trademark of MK Diamond Products, Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or altered without written permission. All other trademarks are the property of their re- spective owners and used with permission.
  • Page 52 MK-370EXP TILE SAW OWNER'S MANUAL, PARTS LIST & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MK Diamond Products, Inc. 1315 Storm Parkway Torrance, CA 90501 Toll-Free: (800) 421-5830 Phone: (310) 539-5221 Fax: (310) 539-5158 www.mkdiamond.com...

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