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MK Diamond Products MK-370EXP Owner's Manual

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OWNERS MANUAL, PARTS LIST &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Revision 303
09.2011
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 303 09.2011 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 Rules for Safe Operation California Proposition 65 Message Hazard Symbols Electrical Requirements 8-10 Safety Label Locations Product Specifications UNPACKING, TRANSPORT and ASSEMBLY Unpacking Contents Transport STARTUP, ADJUSTMENT, OPERATION and SHUTDOWN Cutting Head Installation Diamond Blade Installation 14-15...

  • 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.
  • Page 5 MK-370EXP SAW 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.

  • Page 6: California Proposition 65 Message

    MK-370 SAW 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.

  • Page 7: Hazard Symbols

    MK-370 SAW 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 motor with covers, shrouds, or guards removed.

  • Page 8: Electrical Requirements

    MK-370EXP SAW 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 cur- rent to reduce the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 9 MK-370EXP SAW SAFETY WARNING To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position the machine to one side of a wall mounted receptacle. This will prevent water from dripping onto 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 10 MK-370EXP SAW SAFETY WARNING To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch the plug with wet hands. WARNING Use of under sized extension cords result in low voltage to the motor that can result in motor burnout and premature failure.

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: Cutting Head Installation

    MK-370EXP SAW INSTALLATION Follow the assembly instructions to prepare your MK-370EXP Saw for operation. CUTTING HEAD INSTALLATION Flat Washer Place the Flat Washer onto Align Cutting Head Pivot Verify the Cutting Head is the Height Adjusting Knob Hole to the Post, Pivot...
  • Page 15 MK-370EXP SAW ASSEMBLY Motor Shaft Inner blade Turn Counter-Clockwise Guard Motor Blade Wrench Shaft Wrench Place the Shaft Wrench Install Diamond Blade Using the Blade and Shaft between the Inner Blade Wrenches, loosen and onto Blade Shaft Guard and the Motor and...

  • Page 16: 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. Loosen Adjustable Cutting Guide Place the Adjustable Cutting Guide retaining thumbscrew and place it onto the Movable Cutting, Table...

  • Page 17: 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 18 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 19: 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 20: 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. Desired cut length indicated here Loosen the Adjustable Position the Adjustable Tighten the retaining...
  • Page 21 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 22 MK-370EXP SAW OPERATION CUTTING 45° MITERS (CONT...) Pivot Direction Perform the cut Turn the motor OFF Return the Cutting Head when work is complete to the upright position when complete...
  • Page 23 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 24: 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 25: 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 Pump of all debris.
  • Page 26 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 27: Maintenance

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

  • Page 28: Flow Adjustment

    MK-370EXP SAW MAINTENANCE Pivot Shaft 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 29: 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 30: 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. Turn CCW Open the Outer Blade Remove Retaining Nut and Remove Diamond Blade Outer Flange from Blade Shaft...

  • Page 31: 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 32 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 33 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 34 MK-370EXP SAW TROUBLESHOOTING HORIZONTAL FINAL ALIGNMENT Ruler/Stop 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 35 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 36 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 37 MK-370EXP SAW TROUBLESHOOTING COOLING FLOW Check cooling flow Remove the Cooling Place Pump into a bucket Adjusting Clamp open of water and check flow Transfer Tube from the Blade Guard inlet Intake Screen ((E) Remove the Cooling Remove the Pump...
  • Page 38 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 39 NOTES...
  • Page 40 MK-370EXP SAW EXPLODED VIEW TILE SAW ASSEMBLY PART# 159943...

  • Page 41: 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 42 MK-370EXP SAW EXPLODED VIEW CUTTING HEAD ASSEMBLY PART# 160042...
  • Page 43 MK-370EXP SAW PARTS LIST ITEM QTY. PART OR DESCRIPTION REQ. IDENTIFYING NO. 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...
  • Page 44 MK-370EXP SAW PARTS LIST TABLE ASSEMBLY PART# 168025 FRAME ASSEMBLY PART# 167450...
  • Page 45 MK-370EXP SAW PARTS LIST TABLE ASSEMBLY ITEM QTY. PART OR DESCRIPTION REQ. IDENTIFYING NO. 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...

  • Page 46: 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- Dual 45° Flat Angle Guide 134569- 90° Protractor 152792 Dressing Stone 160488 Side Table...

  • Page 47: 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. NOTE: There is a $25.00 minimum order when ordering direct from MK Diamond. All purchases must be made using VISA, MasterCard or American Express.
  • Page 48 MK-370EXP TILE SAW OWNERS 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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