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MK -101 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

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MK-101 w/JCS Stand
TILE SAW
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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.
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NOTE:
For your (1) one year warranty to be effective,
complete the warranty card (including the Serial
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  • Page 1 MK-101 w/JCS Stand 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-101 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-101 should provide you with years of quality service. In order to help you, we have included this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    THEORY Theory of Diamond Saws ACCESSORIES Accessories ORDERING and RETURN INSTRUCTIONS Ordering Information Return Material Policy Packaging Instructions Authorized Service Centers Manual Part No. 162059 Revision No. 04/05 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005 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-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005 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-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...

  • Page 6: California Proposition 65 Message

    Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work. 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. Page 6 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...

  • Page 7: Electrical Requirements And Grounding Instructions

    Shock Hazard. For replacement, use only an identical MK pump, model PE1 part #151271. NOTE: Do not run the pump dry. Also, be sure to disconnect and remove the pump when cutting dry.
  • Page 8 When using the water pump plugged into the water pump receptacle, the saw must be plugged into a properly installed and grounded GFCI outlet See Sketch A of Figure 2. If a GFCI outlet is not available, MK Diamond has available as an accessory item, a plug-in GFCI that may be plugged into a properly installed and grounded 3-pole outlet.

  • 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 Item...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    General Description: The MK-101 Tile Saw is engineered as a tabletop or stand mounted wet tile saw. The saw includes a powerful 115v totally enclosed capacitor start Baldor 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-101. CONTENTS: In your container, you will find one (1) MK-101 frame and water basin, one (1) MK-101 Cutting, one (1) 10- inch wet cutting continuous rim diamond blade, one (1) adjustable cutting guide, one (1) bull nose cutting...

  • Page 12: Jcs Stand: Key Components For Set Up

    Note: Familiarize with the following components before proceeding to SET UP. Handle Wheel Lock Blue Knob Green Knob Front Legs Cross Member Cutting Head Table Clip Handle Air Springs Safety Arm Front Legs Page 12 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...

  • Page 13: Jcs Stand - Set Up For Operation

    UNPACKING, TRANSPORT, JCS STAND and ASSEMBLY JCS STAND - SET UP FOR OPERATION: The MK-101 w/ JCS Stand weighs approximately one hundred and twenty eight (128) pounds. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions in SEQUENCE could result in serious injury.

  • Page 14: Jcs Stand - Take Down Instructions

    Hold up Front Legs and flip Red Latch Push Front Legs against frame and to unlock Front Legs lock with Blue Knob and your saw is ready for transport. Page 14 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...
  • Page 15 TABLE CLIP: Slide table to the front Line up Clip with Side Table Slot Swing clip over the side of the Table The clip secures the Table in place Page 15 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...

  • Page 16: Assembly

    UNPACKING, TRANSPORT, JCS STAND and ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY: Follow the assembly instructions to prepare your MK-101 for operation. 1. Cutting Head Installation: Rear Pivot Hole Locate Rear Pivot Hole Align and insert cutting head onto Install the Adjusting Knob on Cutting Head pivot pin 2.

  • Page 17: Adjustable Cutting Guide Installation

    Slide Cooling Flow Adjusting Install Water Pump Press one end of the Cooling Clamp onto the Cooling Transfer Tube onto the Water Pump Discharge Fitting Transfer Tube Discharge Fitting Page 17 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...

  • Page 18: Setup, Adjustment And Operation Setup

    2. Connecting the Water Pump: To prevent the possibility electrical shock, the MK-101 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 19 Fill the Water Basin until water Ensure the Drain Plug is Place the Water Pump in the back completely covers the Installed in the Water Basin of the Water Basin. Water Pump suction Page 19 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...
  • Page 20 2. Verify the On/Off switch is in the OFF position. 3. Before connecting the MK-101 to a power supply, be sure the voltage, cycle and phase of the job site power source meet the requirements of TABLE 3...

  • Page 21: Adjustment And Operation

    Ruler/Stop and Cutting Guide Maintenance Section to increase/decrease flow) ON/OFF Hold Work Switch in Position Position Direction of Cut Perform the cut Turn the motor OFF when work is complete Page 21 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...
  • Page 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 Set cutting depth approximately power source* 1/4 to 1/2 inch below the surface of the Movable Cutting Table * A GFCI wall socket is the preferred protective device. Page 25 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...
  • Page 26 Saw GFCI Plugged Into Power Source Plug the GFCI into the Install the Water Basin power source* * A GFCI wall socket is the preferred protective device. Page 26 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...

  • Page 27: Cleanup

    Container Suction Points Clean the Water Pump Place the Water Pump Run the MK-101 until clear In an external container water is seen at the blade suction of all debris cooling ports (Approx. 1 minute) Ensure the saw is disconnected before completing the remainder of the cleanup process.
  • Page 28 Roller Wheel Clean Guide Bar Frame Support Clean the Movable Cutting Clean the Movable Cutting Clean the remainder of the Table Roller Wheel Frame Table Guide Bar MK-101 Support Page 28 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Troubleshooting Maintenance

    (See V-belt Inspection) 2. Maintenance Following Use: To extend the life of the MK-101, 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. ON/OFF...

  • Page 30: 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 30 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...
  • Page 31 Press Tab to Restrict Flow Pull Tab to loosen Increase cooling flow by releasing Reduce cooling flow by Pressing down on the Flow the Flow Adjusting Clamp Adjusting Clamp Page 31 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...

  • Page 32: Blade Dressing

    “wander” or bend giving the illusion of an alignment problem. When this occurs, the blade will need to be dressed. The diamond blade can be dressed using the MK Dressing Stick (part number 152972) and by following the steps below.
  • Page 33 (See Adjusting the Cutting Head) Cutting Head is installed on the rear Cutting Head is installed on the Pivot Hole forward Pivot Hole Reinstall the Cutting Head (See Adjusting the Cutting Head) Page 33 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...
  • Page 34 4. V-Belt Inspection, Adjustment and Replacement: The MK-101 is designed with a power transmission V-belt. In order to ensure the MK-101 operates at peak efficiency, the V-belt should be inspected monthly, and changed if the V-belt shows damage and/or excessive wear.
  • Page 35 Old V-belt New V-belt Direction of push Push the motor toward the Remove the V-belt Install the new V-belt front of the Cutting Head to (MK Diamond Part No. 158194) loosen the V-belt Belt Seated 9/16-inch Check Tension Wrench 1/2-way...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Ensure the Blade Core Check for proper blade 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 37: Cooling Flow

    Remove the 3 Pump Casing Remove the Pump Casing and check Remove the Blade Guard Retaining Screws for restriction in the casing. Check Intake Fitting the Impeller damage Page 37 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...
  • Page 38 Step K clear, go to Step L screws for Repair Remove the Cooling Channel Rod the Cooling Channels Return to MK Diamond cover screws and then recheck flow Page 38 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...

  • Page 39: Blade Stops Turning

    20-amp circuit circuit breaker once move to another circuit Return to MK Diamond for Repair Return to MK Diamond * A GFCI wall socket is the preferred protective device. Page 39 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005...

  • Page 40: Exploded View And Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW: See Page 42 for Sub-Assemblies F-J MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005 Page 40...
  • Page 41 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005 Page 41...
  • Page 42 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Sub-Assemblies “F” and “G” Sub-Assembly “J” MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005 Page 42...

  • Page 43: Parts List

    6’ 132951 Clamp, Flow, 1/4-1/2 154394 Rip Guide, Large Die Cast 159751 Miter, Large Bullnose 153201 Owner’s Manual, MK-101 Portable Tile Saw 162059 Card, MK Warranty Registration 155037 Label, Do Not Return 157063 Sell Sheet, Tile Accessory 156915 Blade, MK-100, 10 X 060 X 5/8...
  • Page 44 Label, Caution, GFCI, 1 X 2 1/8 155678 Label, Caution, 5 Amp Max., 1 X 2-1/8 154822 Label, Warning, Read Owner’s Manual, 1-3/4 X 3-3/8 155806 Label, MK Service Info., 2 1/8 X 1-13/16 155038 Assembly, Cutting Head 158191 Cutting Head, DC, 100/101, MK Red 158224...
  • Page 45 Spring, 1/2x.04x1.75 160697 Ring, Retaining, 3/8x.035 161171 Knob, Plastic 159428-1 Pin, Frame Locking 162055 Pin, Wheel Locking 162051 Ring, Retaining, 1/2x.042 162053 Spring, .600x.045x2.25 162052 Cap, Vinyl, 1/2-9/16x3/4 162057 MK-101 w/JCS Stand Revision 04/05, Effective Date August 19, 2005 Page 45...

  • Page 46: Theory

    For WET cutting applications, MK has the exact blade to compliment both the material to be cut and the wet cutting machine to be used. During cutting operations, liberal amounts of water act as a coolant to support the cutting effectiveness and longevity of the WET blade.

  • Page 47: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES: ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION 137166 MK-200, 10 x 5/8 Arbor 128074 MK-215, 10 x 5/8 Arbor 153252 MK-315, 10 x 5/8 Arbor 134577 Dual 45° Flat Angle Guide 134569 90° Protractor 152792 Dressing Stone 152610 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter...

  • Page 48: 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 49: Operating Instructions

    MK-101 w/JCS Stand TILE SAW OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 MESSAGE: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contain chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: •...

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