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MK Diamond Products BX-3 Owner's Manual, Parts List And Operating Instructions

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OWNER'S MANUAL, PARTS LIST &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Revision 100
09.2011
Manual Part No. 158168
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

    BX-3 MASONRY SAW www.mkdiamond.com OWNER'S MANUAL, PARTS LIST & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revision 100 09.2011 Manual Part No. 158168 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 Diamond Vantage Tile Saw. We are certain that you will be pleased with your purchase. We take pride in producing the finest construction power tools and diamond blades in the industry. Operated correctly, your 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 Message/Alert Symbols Damage Prevention Message General Safety Precautions and Hazard Symbols California Proposition 65 Message Hazard Symbols Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Safety Decal Locations Product Specifications UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Contents Transport Assembly SETUP, ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION 15-16 Setup Adjustment and Operation...

  • Page 4: Safety

    BX-3 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 BX-3 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

    BX-3 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

    BX-3 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.

  • Page 8: Electrical Requirements And Grounding Instructions

    BX-3 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 BX-3 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 BX-3 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 BX-3 SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS: Safety labels are located according to Figures 1 to 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...

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    General Description: The BX-3, Brick Xtreme, is engineered as a 14" dry saw, consisting of a powerful 115v motor in a hard plastic case. The saw is capable of cutting brick and masonry up to 8" x 8" x 16" in size; the blade has a five (5) inch cutting depth.

  • Page 13: Transport

    Your BX-3 has been shipped from the factory thoroughly inspected. Only minimal assembly is required. If not already done, remove the BX-3 from the carton and place it on a flat surface. Remove Strapping. Remove the Accessories box from the main carton and place along side the BX-3 (Owners Manual is in Accessories Box).

  • Page 14: Assembly

    BX-3 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY: Follow the assembly instructions to prepare your BX-3 for operation. 1. Movable Cutting Table Installation: Cutting Table Roller Wheels Ease of Movement Guide Rails Front (See Maintenance Section If Problems Arise) Guide Rail Roller Wheels Position Movable Cutting Table...

  • Page 15: Setup

    Verify the trigger switch, locking button is in the "RELEASE" position. • Before connecting the BX-3 to a power supply, be sure the voltage, cycle and phase of the job site power • source meet the requirements of TABLE 3...
  • Page 16 If an extension cord is used, first verify it meets the requirements of TABLE 1 (page 9). Plug the BX-3 into the extension cord; plug the extension cord into a GFCI. Finally, plug the GFCI into the power source in that order.

  • Page 17: Adjustment And Operation

    BX-3 ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION: 1. Cutting Setup: Ruler/Stop Set Edge of Cutting Set against Adjustable Guide to Desired Cut Cutting Guide and Length on Ruler/Stop Ruler/Stop Adjustable Ruler Markings Cutting Guide Ruler/Stop Set Adjustable Cutting Guide Position Masonry Piece DO NOT FORCE the blade to cut, it will do the job better and safer at rate for which it was designed.

  • Page 18: Chop Cutting

    BX-3 ADJUSTMENT 3. Chop Cutting: A Chop Cut is performed by cutting completely through an object in one pass. Hold Roller Lower Cutting Depress Trigger to Continue to Lower Trolley Stationery Head Smoothly Start (Lock if Desired) Cutting Head until...

  • Page 19: Angle Cuts

    BX-3 ADJUSTMENT 5. Angle Cuts: Angle Cuts may be performed using the Step Cut, Chop Cut or the Locked Cutting Head cutting methods. The following is utilizing the Locked Cutting Head method. Turn to Loosen Set against Adjustable Align 45° Slots...

  • Page 20: Cleanup

    Power GFCI Pull Straight Back Source To Remove Cap Unplug GFCI from Power Source Unplug GFCI from BX-3 Remove Motor Filter Cap Always wear eye protection when using compressed air. Pull Foam Filter Install Foam Filter Out of Filter Cap...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    BX-3 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE: 1. General Maintenance: The following maintenance should be performed following each use. Use Light oil, such as WD-40 or 3 in 1 when lubricating parts. Lubricate Lubricate Torsion Spring Roller Wheels Lubricate Guide Rails Lubricate Cutting Head...
  • Page 22 Operation) Ruler/Stop Ruler Markings Cutting Guide Set BX-3 for Operation Set Adjustable Cutting Guide Position Dressing Stick to Cut 1/16-inch Strips DON'T FORCE TOOL, it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
  • Page 23 Rotate Blade Wrench Counter-clockwise Remove Blade from Remove Retaining Screw Setup BX-3 for Operation Motor Shaft and Outer Flange NOTE: When installing the Retaining Screw, do not “cross-thread" and DO NOT over tighten the screw. Seat Blade on Hold Shaft...
  • Page 24 BX-3 MAINTENANCE 5. Movable Cutting Table Wheel Change Out: NOTE: All four (4) Movable Cutting Table, Roller Wheels should be replaced at the same time (MK Diamond Part No. – 133090). Rotate Wrench Counter-clockwise 1/2-Inch Wrench Clean Holes Roller Wheels...
  • Page 25 BX-3 MAINTENANCE 6. Protective Wooden Strip Replacement: The protective wooden strip is to protect the Movable Cutting Table from damage during operation. Over time, the wooden strip will become grooved from use. A grooved wooden strip will not support masonry during cutting, causing the blade to "break through"...
  • Page 26 Dust and Fragments Screwdriver Remove Motor Brush and Locate and Remove One Disconnect the BX-3 Motor Brush Cap Clean Brush Housing NOTE: When installing motor brushes, care must be taken to ensure the spring end is straight before installing the Motor Brush Cap.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Verify the Lockable Switch is unlocked and the saw is disconnected from the power source before performing any troubleshooting procedure. 1. Motor Stops Turning: Verify Connected If GFCI Tripped, Reset and Restart BX-3 once If Less than If 20 Amp 20 Amps, Or Greater, Switch to 20...
  • Page 28 BX-3 MAINTENANCE 3. Movable Cutting Table Does Not Move Correctly: If Dirty, If Damaged If Binding Clean Replace Present, Return Rails to MK Diamond If Not Damaged, If Clean, go go to If No Binding, to Step B Step C...

  • Page 29: Exploded View

    BX-3 EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 30: Parts List

    BX-3 PARTS LIST PARTS LIST: , t r z i r ¼ ¼ ½ ¼ ¼ t i l l i a ¼ ¾ ¼ t i l ¼ ½ B “ ” 3 B “ ” e ¼ ¼...
  • Page 31 BX-3 PARTS LIST – t i l t l i t l i ½ 133082 ¼ ¾ ¼ l l o i r t . l i ½ t l i n i t , ” H8-A Blade, MK-BX30, Dry Cutting 14”, Segmented Block...

  • Page 32: Theory Of Diamond Blade

    BX-3 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.

  • Page 33: Accessories

    157944 MK-BX30, Dry Cutting 14" Segmented Block Blade 231276 Adjustable Cutting Guide* 133090 Roller Wheel* 156427 Protective Wooden Strip* 157729 Motor Air Filter* 152610 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter 157981 BX-3 Stand (Stand contains Owners Manual) *Included at time of shipping...

  • Page 34: 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. When ordering direct from MK Diamond, please have the following information ready before calling: •...
  • Page 35 © COPYRIGHT 2011, 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 36 MK-101 Pro 24 Tile Saw OWNERS MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTION DOCUMENT NO. 158808 MK Diamond Products, Inc. 1315 Storm Parkway Torrance, CA 90501 Toll-Free: (800) 845-3729 Phone: (310) 539-2221 Fax: (310) 539-5158 www.mkdiamond.com...

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