SINGLE DISC GRINDER Owner’s Manual Parts List & Operating Instructions CAUTION Read Safety And General Instructions Carefully Before Using Saw For The First Time. serial number You should record the serial number of your stand on this owner’s manual and on the warranty card, which must WARNING •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MK-SDG TILE SAW Congratulations on your purchase of a MK-SDG. 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-SDG should provide you with years of service.
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 MESSAGES: Safety messages inform the user about potential hazards that could lead to injury, death and/or equipment damage.
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SAFETY MAKE THE WORKSHOP KID PROOF Make the workshops kid proof by using padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL A power tool will do a job better and safer operating at the rate for which it was designed. USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not force a tool or an attachment, to do a job that it was not designed to do.
SAFETY USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. Using improper accessories may increase the risk of personal or by-stander injury. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL Serious injury could occur if a power tool is tipped, or if a cutting tool is unintentionally contacted. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before using a power tool, check for damaged parts.
SAFETY Hazard Symbols: Electrical Shock Never touch electrical wires or components while the engine is running. They can be sources of electrical shock which could cause severe injury or burns. Rotating Parts Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury. Never operate the saw with covers, shrouds, or guards removed.
SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: In order to prevent potential 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 electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
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SAFETY To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position the saw to one side of a wall mounted receptacle. This will prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. A “drip loop,” shown in FIGURE 2, should be arranged by the user to properly position the power cord relative to the power source.
SAFETY SINGLE DISC GRINDER SPECIFIC WARNINGS: Wear eye protection. WARNING Replace damaged grinding blades before operating. SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Safety and warning labels are located according to the figure below. The labels contain important safety information. Please read the information contained on each safety label. These labels are considered a permanent part of your saw.
Works on concrete slabs, terrazzo, brick, stone and ceramic tile floors. FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 3 Specifications Specifications for the MK-SDG are listed in Table 2 below. Model MK-SDG-11 MK-SDG E1 Engine Honda Baldor / Leeson Horseposer 11 HP...
UNPACKING and TRANSPORT UNPACKING CAUTION Use proper lifting techniques when lifting the MK-SDG If not already done, remove the MK-SDG, accessory box from the carton. CONTENTS In your container, you will find One (1) MK-SDG One (1) Grinding Discs One (1) MK-SDG Owners Manual One (1) Honda Owners Manual One (1) warranty card MK-SDG...
Grinding Discs Installation You need to install the grinding discs before operation of the MK-SDG The Figure to the left shows the components needed to install the discs. Surface finished with the MK-SDG-11 MK-SDG Revision 09/05, Effective Date September 30, 2005...
ASSEMBLY and OPERATION (cont...) FOR GASOLINE ENGINE BEFORE STARTING 1. Use correct diamond wheel for grinding conditions. 2. Ensure wheel mountings are clean and bolts are tightened securely. 3. Check water jet for adequate flow. 4. Place grinding wheels on surface. 5.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 1. CLEAN UP Engine parts are extremely hot following use. Allow engine to cool 1/2 hour before cleaning. CAUTION Use care during cleanup to avoind injury. 1. To extend operating life, the MK-SDG should be cleaned following every use. NOTE: 2.
THEORY THEORY OF DIAMOND BLADES Diamond blades do not really cut; they grind the material through friction. Diamond crystals, often visible at the leading edge and sides of the rim/segment, remove material by scratching out particles of hard, dense materials, or by knocking out larger particles of loosely bonded abrasive material.
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION 10 Segments 151925 1010 S soft Bond; Hard Material; Cured or Old 10 Segments 158151 1010 H Hard Bond; Soft Material; Green Asphalt 20 Segment 151926 1020 S soft Bond; Hard Material; Cured or Old 20 Segments 158182 1010 H Hard Bond;...
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. NOTE: There is a $25.00 minimum order when ordering direct from MK Diamond. All purchases must be made using VISA or MasterCard.
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MK DIAMOND PRODUCTS, INC 1315 STORM PARKWAY TORRANCE, CA 90509-2808 (310) 539-5158 www.mkdiamond.com Revision 09/05 Single Disc Grinder OWNER’S MANUAL & Manual Part No. 158273 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...