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MK-100 TRACKER
TILE SAW
OWNER'S MANUAL &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
Read all safety and
operating instructions
before using this
equipment
Enter the Serial Number of your new saw in the
space below. The Serial Number is located on the
left side of the blade guard.
SERIAL NUMBER:
NOTE:
For your (1) one year warranty to be effective,
complete the warranty card (including the Serial
Number and mail it in as soon as possible.

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  • Page 1 MK-100 TRACKER TILE SAW OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment Enter the Serial Number of your new saw in the space below. The Serial Number is located on the left side of the blade guard.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION We at MK Diamond want to congratulate you on selecting the MK-100 TRACKER Tile Saw. We are certain that you will be pleased with your purchase. MK Diamond takes pride in producing the finest products in the industry. Operated correctly, your MK-100 TRACKER should provide you with years of quality service. In order to help you, we have included this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Exploded View Parts List THEORY Theory of Diamond Saws ACCESSORIES Accessories ORDERING and RETURN INSTRUCTIONS Ordering Information Return Material Policy Packaging Instructions Authorized Service Centers MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003 Page 3...

  • Page 4: Safety

    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. MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003 Page 4...
  • Page 5 Do not leave a tool until it comes to a complete stop. Always turn a power tool OFF when leaving the work area, or, when a cut is finished. Page 5 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...

  • Page 6: California Proposition 65 Message

    Page 6 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...

  • Page 7: Electrical Requirements And Grounding Instructions

    Tile Saw. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protections and may be used for this measure of safety. When using an extension cord, the GFCI should be installed closest to the power source, followed by the extension cord and lastly, the saw. Page 7 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...
  • Page 8 Use of undersize 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 9: Safety Label Locations

    Safety labels are located according to Figures 1 through 4 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. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact MK Diamond or your dealer for a replacement...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    TRACKER will provide years of dependable service. General Description: The MK-100 TRACKER Tile Saw is engineered as a tabletop or stand mounted wet tile saw. The saw includes a powerful 115v totally enclosed capacitor start GE motor with a thermal protective overload. The saw is capable of cutting tile up to twenty (20) inches in length, or diagonal cutting tile up to fourteen (14) inches.

  • Page 11: Unpacking, Transport, Universal Stand And Assembly Unpacking

    Use proper lifting techniques when lifting the MK-100 TRACKER. CONTENTS: In your container, you will find one (1) MK-100 TRACKER frame and water basin, one (1) MK-100 TRACKER Cutting, one (1) 10-inch wet cutting continuous rim diamond blade, one (1) adjustable cutting guide, one (1)

  • Page 12: Universal Stand

    UNPACKING, TRANSPORT, UNIVERSAL STAND and ASSEMBLY UNIVERSAL STAND: The MK-100 TRACKER weighs ninety-seven (97) pounds; follow the guidelines for transport in the TRANSPORT section, when placing it on the stand. Note: If using the MK Diamond, Universal Stand, follow the following steps.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    UNPACKING, TRANSPORT, UNIVERSAL STAND and ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY: Follow the assembly instructions to prepare your MK-100 TRACKER for operation. 1. Cutting Head Installation: NOTE: If the Cutting Head is installed, go to step 2. Turn Counter- Post Rear Pivot Turn Clockwise...

  • Page 14: Adjustable Cutting Guide Installation

    Install the retaining thumbscrew Install the Splash Guard through the washer and Splash onto the Blade Guard Guard then align to the hole found on back of the Blade Guard Page 14 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...

  • Page 15: Water Pump Preparation

    Press one end of the Cooling Slide Cooling Flow Adjusting Install Water Pump Transfer Tube onto the Water Clamp onto the Cooling Discharge Fitting Pump Discharge Fitting Transfer Tube Page 15 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...

  • Page 16: Setup, Adjustment And Operation Setup

    2. Connecting the Water Pump: To prevent the possibility electrical shock, the MK-100 TRACKER MUST be de-energized when connecting the Water Pump. To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, use only MK Diamond qualified replacement parts NOTE: To prevent pump damage, the Water Pump must be disconnected if cutting with a Dry Blade.

  • Page 17: Water Pump Setup For Operation

    Ensure the Drain Plug is Place the Water Pump in the Fill the Water Basin until water completely covers the Installed in the Water Basin back of the Water Basin Water Pump suction Page 17 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...
  • Page 18 SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION 4 MK-100 TRACKER Setup for Operation: 1. Before powering or starting, check for damage that could prevent this equipment from proper operation or performing its intended function. Check for binding and alignment of moving parts. Check for damaged, broken, or missing parts.

  • Page 19: Adjustment And Operation

    Ruler/Stop and Cutting Guide Maintenance Section to increase/decrease flow) ON/OFF Hold Work Switch Position in Position Direction of Cut Perform the cut Turn the motor OFF when work is complete Page 19 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...

  • Page 20: Diagonal Cutting

    2. Diagonal Cutting: NOTE: To cut diagonal, the Dual 45º Flat Angle Guide (MK Diamond Part No. 134557-MK) should be used. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

  • Page 21: Miter Cutting

    3. 45º Miter Cutting: NOTE: To cut 45º Miters, the 45º Bullnose Miter Guide (MK Diamond Part No. 134585-MK) should be used. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
  • Page 22 SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION 4. Off-angle Cutting: NOTE: To cut angles other than 45º angles or Miters, a 90º Protractor (MK Diamond Part No. 134569-MK) should be used. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
  • Page 23 Approx ¼” to ½” GFCI Plugged Into Power Source Set cutting depth approximately Plug the GFCI into the 1/4 to 1/2 inch below the surface power source of the Movable Cutting Table Page 23 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...
  • Page 24 Post retaining holes Support Plate and retaining bolts Slide Water Basin in back of Saw GFCI Plugged Into Power Source Plug the GFCI into the Install the Water Basin power source Page 24 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...

  • Page 25: Cleanup

    Container Points Suction Clean the Water Pump Place the Water Pump Run the MK-100 TRACKER suction of all debris In an external container until clear water is seen at the blade Ensure the saw is disconnected before completing the remainder of the cleanup process.
  • Page 26 Frame Support Guide Bar Clean the Movable Cutting Clean the Movable Cutting Clean the remainder of the Table Roller Wheel Frame Table Guide Bar MK-100 TRACKER Support Guide Wheel Roller Wheels Clean the Movable Cutting Clean the Movable Cutting Table Roller Wheels...

  • Page 27: Maintenance And Troubleshooting Maintenance

    (See V-belt Inspection) 2. Maintenance Following Use: To extend the life of the MK-100 TRACKER, 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.

  • Page 28: Monthly Maintenance

    Assembly is tight and in Bolts are tight Strap is tight good condition Turn Counter- Blade Guard clockwise to remove Pivot Shaft Remove the Blade Guard Lubricate the Blade Guard Pivot Shaft Page 28 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...
  • Page 29 Press Tab to Restrict Flow Pull Tab to loosen Increase cooling flow by Reduce cooling flow by releasing the Flow Adjusting Pressing down on the Flow Clamp Adjusting Clamp Page 29 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...

  • Page 30: Blade Dressing

    Cut the Dressing Stick 7 or 8 both sides of the blade (See times to dress the Blade Maintenance Section to increase/decrease flow) ON/OFF Switch Position Ensure the ON/OFF Switch is in the OFF position Page 30 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...
  • Page 31 Cutting Head is installed on the the Cutting Head is installed on (See Adjusting the Cutting Head) rear Pivot Hole the forward Pivot Hole Reinstall the Cutting Head (See Adjusting the Cutting Head) Page 31 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...
  • Page 32 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3. V-Belt Inspection, Adjustment and Replacement: The MK-100 TRACKER is designed with a power transmission v-belt. In order to ensure the MK-100 TRACKER operates at peak efficiency, the V-belt should be inspected monthly, and changed if the v-belt shows damage and/or excessive wear.
  • Page 33 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Old V-belt New V-belt Direction of push Push the motor toward the Remove the V-belt Install the new V-belt (MK Diamond Part No. 158194) front of the Cutting Head to loosen the V-belt Belt Seated 9/16-inch Check Tension Wrench...
  • Page 34 Ensure the Blade Core Check for proper rotation or “Glazing” (Dress blade is not bent if needed) Contact place of purchase or MK Diamond (800 421-5830) to verify blade Return to If Blade Correct, MK Diamond go to Step E...
  • Page 35 Groove is centered with the Blade Allen Allen 7/16-inch Screw Wrench wrench Rotate clockwise Retaining to loosen Screw Tighten the back Frame Tighten the front and back Retaining Screws Frame Allen Screws Page 35 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...

  • Page 36: Cooling Flow

    Step J to loosen Remove the 3 Pump Casing Remove the Pump Casing Remove the Blade Guard Retaining Screws and check for restriction; Intake Fitting check Impeller damage Page 36 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...
  • Page 37 Go to Cover Step K clear, go to Step L screws for Repair Remove the Cooling Channel Rod Cooling Channels Return to MK Diamond cover screws and recheck flow Page 37 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    115V, if it is not 115v – move 20-amp circuit circuit breaker once to another circuit Return to MK Diamond for Repair Return to MK Diamond * A GFCI wall socket is the preferred protective device. Page 38 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...

  • Page 39: Exploded View And Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW: MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003 Page 39...

  • Page 40: Parts List

    Rip Guide (comp) 134551 A11a Screw, 1/4-20 X 3/4 Thumb 150991 Blade, MK-100, 10 X 060 X 5/8 154380 Owner’s Manual, MK-100 TRACKER Carton, Accessory Pack, 101 153366 Foam, Accessory Pack Carton 154022 Card, MK Warranty Registration 155037 Label, Do Not Return...
  • Page 41 Screw, 5/16-18 x 2 1/2 Hex Head Cap, Full Thread 151748 Pivot, Blade Guard 153208 Washer, 3/8 SAE Flat 150923 Wingnut, 5/16-18 Nylock 151746 Strap, Motor Adjustment 152673 Screw, 3/8-16 X 3 1/2 Hex Head Full Thread 153147 Page 41 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...
  • Page 42 Wheel, Roller 151799 Screw, 1/4-20 X 1 1/2 Hex Head Cap 151914 Washer, 1/4 SAE Flat 151915 Nut, 1/4-20 Hex 151893 Shim, .004 X 5/16 ID X 1/2 OD 152519 Page 42 MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003...

  • Page 43: Theory

    In the case of DRY cutting, the overwhelming popularity and quantity of hand-held saws and the flexible nature of MK Diamond blades to professionally handle most ceramic, masonry, stone and concrete materials, make the DRY cutting blade a very attractive tool. When using a DRY blade, the user must be aware of distinct operating practices to ensure optimum performance.

  • Page 44: Accessories

    MK-315, 10 x 5/8 Arbor 134577 Dual 45° Flat Angle Guide 134585 (small) 45° Bullnose Miter 153201 (large) 134569 90° Protractor 152792 Dressing Stone 152610 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter 151889 Universal Stand MK-100 TRACKER Revision 02/03, Effective Date February 12, 2003 Page 44...

  • Page 45: Ordering Information

    Ensure all parts are secured in the packaging to prevent moving AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS: For quicker repair time, you may contact MK Diamond Customer Service, toll free, at – 800 421-5830 or 310 539-5221 for the Authorized Service Center closest too you. For technical questions, call – 800 474-5594.

  • Page 46: Operating Instructions

    To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. MK DIAMOND PRODUCTS, INC 1315 STORM PARKWAY, TORRANCE, CA 90509-2803 310 539 5158...

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