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MK-212 SERIES
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
top of the Cutting Head.
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-212 SERIES 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 top of the Cutting Head.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION We at MK Diamond want to congratulate you on selecting the MK-212 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-212 should provide you with years of quality service. In order to help you, we have included this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY: Safety Messages Damage Prevention Message General Safety Precautions and Hazard Symbols California Proposition 65 Message Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Tile Saw Specific Warnings Lockout Safety Label Locations Product Specifications UNPACKING, TRANSPORT, UNIVERSAL STAND, and ASSEMBLY Unpacking Contents Transport...

  • Page 4: Safety

    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. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.

  • Page 5: California Proposition 65 Message

    SAFETY MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. ACCIDENTAL STARTS! Keep tools clean for the best and safest Before plugging the equipment into an performance. Always follow maintenance electrical outlet, be sure the ON/OFF Switch instructions for lubricating, and when changing is in the OFF position to prevent accidental accessories.

  • Page 6: Electrical Requirements And Grounding Instructions

    SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND This tool is intended for use on a circuit GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: that has an outlet that looks like the one In order to prevent potential electrical shock and shown in Sketch A of Figure 1. The tool has injury, the following electrical safety precautions and a grounding plug that looks like the plug symbols should be followed at all times!

  • Page 7: Tile Saw Specific Warnings

    SAFETY Use only extensions cords that are Use of undersize extension cords result intended for outdoor use. These extension in low voltage to the motor that can result in cords are identified by a marking "Acceptable motor burnout and premature failure. MK for use with outdoor appliances;...

  • Page 8: Safety Label Locations

    SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS: Safety labels are located according to the table below and the exploded views at the end of this manual. 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 Item Location...

  • Page 9: Unpacking, Transport, Universal Stand And Assembly

    UNPACKING, TRANSPORT, UNIVERSAL STAND and ASSEMBLY UNPACKING: Your MK-212 has been shipped from the factory thoroughly inspected. Only minimal assembly is required. Use proper lifting techniques when lifting the MK-212. If not done, remove the MK-212, Cutting Head and accessory box from the carton. CONTENTS: In your container, you will find one (1) MK-212 Saw, four (4) MK-212 support legs, (1) 10-inch wet cutting continuous rim diamond blade, one (1) cutting guide, one (1) blade wrench, one (1) drain plug, one (1) electric...

  • Page 10: Transport

    UNPACKING, TRANSPORT and ASSEMBLY TRANSPORT: 1. The MK-212 weighs approximately two hundred and twenty-six (226) pounds and for that reason should not be transported without a minimum of two persons present. 2. Never transport the MK-212 with water in the Water Pan. To lift the saw, grasp the handles on each end of the Water Pan and lift the entire saw.

  • Page 11: Assembly

    UNPACKING, TRANSPORT and ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY: Follow the assembly instructions to prepare your MK-212 for operation. 1. Support Leg Installation: Loosen Tighten Transverse Direction of Cutting Transverse Movement Head Knob Knob Loosen the Cutting Head Move the Cutting Head to one Tighten the Cutting Head Transverse Knob end of the saw...
  • Page 12 UNPACKING, TRANSPORT and ASSEMBLY Tighten Opposite Transverse Legs Knob Tighten the Cutting Head Install the remaining to Legs on Transverse Knob the opposite side of the saw using Steps D through G 2. Diamond Blade Installation: NOTE: When installing the Retaining Screw, do not “cross-thread" and DO NOT over tighten the screw. Loosen Tighten Transverse...
  • Page 13 UNPACKING, TRANSPORT and ASSEMBLY Loosen Retaining Retaining Outer Flange Loosen the Blade Retaining Remove the Blade Retaining Remove the Outer Flange NOTE: The Diamond Blade will have to be installed onto the MK-212 with the Directional Arrow toward the motor side of the Cutting Head for the blade to be seated correctly. Outer Flange Diamond...
  • Page 14 UNPACKING, TRANSPORT and ASSEMBLY Blade Tighten Guard Retaining Retaining Wingnut Wingnut Tighten Close Close the Blade Guard Tighten the Blade Guard Tighten the Blade Guard Pivot Retaining Thumbscrew Point Retaining Wingnut 3. 90° Cutting Guide Installation: Alignment Plate Support Support Retaining Extension Extension...
  • Page 15 UNPACKING, TRANSPORT and ASSEMBLY 3. Water Pump Preparation: To prevent the possibility electrical shock, the MK-212 MUST be de-energized when preparing the Water Pump for operation. To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, use only MK Diamond qualified replacement parts Flow Adjusting Turn clockwise Cooling...

  • Page 16: Setup, Adjustment And Operation

    SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION SETUP: 1. Pre-start Inspection: Prior to beginning work, a pre-start inspection of the saw should be performed. Inspect for Position cracks or cuts Inspect ON/OFF the Blade Switch Ensure the ON/OFF Switch is Inspect the Pump Assembly for Inspect the Diamond Blade for in the OFF position damage –...
  • Page 17 SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION Water Pump Catch in container Basin External Cover Pump Container Suction Fill the external container until Place an external catch Place the Water Pump in an external container water completely covers the basin below the Water Water Pump suction Basin drain hole II.
  • Page 18 SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION 2. MK-212 Electrical Cord Setup: 1. Before connecting the MK-212 to a power supply, be sure the voltage, cycle and phase meet the requirements of TABLE 3 below. VOLTAGE – 115V CYCLE – 60 Hz PHASE – 1 Phase TABLE 3 2.

  • Page 19: Adjustment And Operation

    SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION: 1. Cutting 90° Straight Edges: DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Turn counter- clockwise to loosen Cutting Cutting Tile Stop Guide...
  • Page 20 SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION 2. Angle Cutting: NOTE: To cut at an angle, the MK-212 has been designed with a pivoting cutting head. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Pivot Pivot Turn counter-...
  • Page 21 SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION 4. Off-angle Cutting: NOTE: To cut angles other than 90º, a Protractor (MK Diamond Part No. -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. Retaining Set Cut Knob...

  • Page 22: Cleanup

    SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION 5. Cleanup: NOTES: 1. If an external water source was used, steps A through C may be skipped. 2. Dispose of wastewater in accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local laws. Water Pump External Cooling Flow Pump Container Points...
  • Page 23 SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION Ensure water is not forced into the motor casing when cleaning. Clean Guide Cutting Rail Head Clean the Guide Rail Clean the Movable Clean the remainder of the Cutting Head MK-212 Page 23 MK-212 Revision 10/05, Effective Date October 4, 2005...

  • Page 24: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE: 1. Maintenance Following Use: To extend the life of the MK-212, the following procedure should be performed after each use. GFCI Position Guide ON/OFF Rail Switch Ensure the ON/OFF Switch is Unplug MK-212 Lubricate the Guide Rail in the OFF position Springs Cutting...
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Inner Blade Blade Flange Shaft Shaft Lubricate the Inner Flange Clean the Blade Shaft Lubricate the Blade Shaft Gasket Diamond Blade Reinstall the Inner Flange and Blade 3. Flow Adjustment: NOTE: If flow to the diamond blade requires adjustment, perform the following actions. Press Tab to restrict Pull Tab...
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Diamond Blade Change-out: NOTE: When installing the Retaining Nut do not “cross-thread" and DO NOT over tighten the screw. Loosen Tighten Transverse Cutting Transverse Knob Head Knob Loosen the Cutting Head Move the Cutting Head to one Tighten the Cutting Head Transverse Knob end of the saw...
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: The Diamond Blade will have to be installed onto the MK-212 with the Directional Arrow toward the motor side of the Cutting Head for the blade to be seated correctly. Outer Flange Diamond Directional Blade Arrow Install the new Diamond Blade Verify the Directional Arrow of Install the Outer Flange...
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Table Removal: NOTE: The Rubber topped cutting table may be removed to replace the rubberized surface or to clean the Water Basin. Alignment Plate Adjustable Retaining Cutting Guide Screws Remove the Adjustable Cutting Locate the table retaining Remove the 90°...
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 5. Cutting Head Alignment: NOTE: The alignment of the Cutting Head should be checked periodically to ensure the accuracy of the cut. Blade Combination Pivot Guard Square Knob Vertical Alignment Remove the Blade Guard Using a combination square, Loosen the two Cutting Head check the Blade for vertical Pivot Knobs located on each...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING: 1. Blade will not cut properly: If “Glazed”, Correct Direction If Blade Core is bent, or Dress Blade of Rotation Arbor is out of round, change Blade If rotation correct, If not “Glazed”, If not damaged, go to Step C go to Step B go to Step D...
  • Page 31 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Pull to Remove Pull Intake Screen Discharge Fitting to remove Remove If flow exist, If flow exist, If Screen clean, go to Step E go to Step F go to Step G Remove the Pump Intake Remove the Cooling Transfer Remove the Pump Discharge Screen and check for debris –...
  • Page 32 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3. Cutting Head Does Not Move Correctly: Check Alignment Clean Guide Rail and If clean, go If lubricated, If aligned, go Cutting Head if dirty to Step B go to Step C to Step D Lubricate Check that Guide Rail and Lubricate the Guide Rail and Check the Cutting Head Cutting Head is clean and...
  • Page 33 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Blade Stops Turning: If connected Verify all plugs Reset once Position go to Step C connected if tripped If not tripped or If switch is on if re-trip occurs, go to Step B go to Step D Check the ON/OFF Switch is in Verify all plugs are fully Check to see if the Ground...

  • Page 35: Exploded View And Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW: MK-212 Revision 10/05, Effective Date October 4, 2005 Page 35...
  • Page 36 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Page 36 MK-212 Revision 10/05, Effective Date October 4, 2005...
  • Page 37 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Page 37 MK-212 Revision 10/05, Effective Date October 4, 2005...
  • Page 38 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Page 38 MK-212 Revision 10/05, Effective Date October 4, 2005...

  • Page 39: Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST PARTS LIST: Item Description MK P/N Assembly, MK 212 Accessories Carton, MK 212 Shipping (not shown) 159860 Pallet, Shipping (not shown) 159861 Manual, Owner’s (not shown) 159862 Blade, MK-415 (10” x .08 x 5/8) 10” 155619 Wrench, 30mm open end 30deg.
  • Page 40 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Shim, 3/8 x 5/8 x .008 160205 Base, Bearing Support 160223 Screw, M6 x 20mm Socket Head Cap 160219 Bracket, Spring Support 160220 Pin, Spring Support 160221 Assembly, Cutting Head Pivot Axle 160224 Clamp, Cutting Head Pivot Axle 160226 Screw, M8 x 25mm Socket Head Cap 160227...
  • Page 41 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Assembly, MK 212 Switch 160687 Box, Top / Side Entry, 30A Switch 159865 Cover, 30A Switch Box 159539 Lever, Actuator, 30A Switch Box 159540 Plate, Mounting, 30A Switch 159489 Lever, On/Off, 30A Switch Box 159490 Bushing, Nylon, 30A Switch Box 158799 Seal, Urethane, 30A Switch Box...
  • Page 42 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Assembly, 230V Water Pump Pump, G300CV 230V 50/60HZ, 151714 Fitting, Plastic, 1/4 FNPT X 1/4 BARB 128397 Hose, Vinyl, 1/4 ID 5’ 132951 Clamp, Flow, 1/4-1/2 154394 Assembly, MK 212, 12” Slide Protractor 159572 Holder, MK 212 Protractor 159580 Clamp, MK 212 Sliding Guide 159574...

  • Page 43: Theory

    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. This process eventually cracks or fractures the diamond particle, breaking it down into smaller pieces.

  • Page 44: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES: ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION Various MK-275, Marble Profile Wheel 155619 MK-415, 10” Diamond Blade 152792 Dressing Stone 152610 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter See Catalog Protractor 159870 Side Table 153567 Foot Switch MK-212 Revision 10/05, Effective Date October 4, 2005 Page 44...

  • Page 45: Ordering Information

    ORDERING and RETURN INFORMATION 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.

  • 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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