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MK-100 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
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: Manual Part No. 158192 Revision No

    MK-100 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 left side of the blade guard.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION We at MK Diamond want to congratulate you on selecting the MK-100 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 should provide you with years of quality service. In order to help you, we have included this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Parts List THEORY Theory of Diamond Saws ACCESSORIES Accessories ORDERING and RETURN INSTRUCTIONS Ordering Information Return Material Policy Packaging Instructions Authorized Service Centers Manual Part No. 158192 Revision No. 1/01 MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001 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 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001 Page 4...
  • Page 5 NEVER LEAVE A TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED – TURN POWER OFF. 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 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...

  • 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-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...

  • Page 7: Electrical Requirements And Grounding Instructions

    Brick 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 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...
  • 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 customers 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

    General Description: The MK-100 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

    If not done, remove the MK-100, Cutting Head and accessory box from the carton. CONTENTS: In your container, you will find one (1) MK-100 frame and water basin, one (1) MK-100 Cutting, one (1) 10- inch wet cutting continuous rim diamond blade, one (1) adjustable cutting guide, one (1) electric water pump,...

  • Page 12: Universal Stand

    UNPACKING, TRANSPORT, UNIVERSAL STAND and ASSEMBLY UNIVERSAL STAND: The MK-100 weighs eighty-five (85) 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 for operation. 1. Cutting Head Installation: NOTE: If the Cutting Head is installed, go to step 2. Turn Counter- Post Rear Pivot Turn Clockwise clockwise to remove...

  • Page 14: Adjustable Cutting Guide Installation

    Press on Slide Cooling Flow Adjusting Install Water Pump Press one end of the Cooling Clamp onto the Cooling Discharge Fitting Transfer Tube onto the Water Transfer Tube Pump Discharge Fitting Page 14 MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...

  • Page 15: Setup, Adjustment And Operation Setup

    To prevent the possibility electrical shock, the MK-100 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 16: Water Pump Setup For Operation

    Ensure the Drain Plug is Place the Water Pump in the Fill the Water Basin until water Installed in the Water Basin back of the Water Basin completely covers the Water Pump suction Page 16 MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...
  • Page 17 Check for damaged, broken, or missing parts. 2. Verify the On/Off switch is in the OFF position. 3. Before connecting the MK-100 to a power supply, be sure the voltage, cycle and phase of the job site power source meet the requirements of TABLE 3...

  • Page 18: 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 18 MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21 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 22 Approx ¼” to ½” GFCI Plugged Into Power Source Plug the GFCI into the Set cutting depth approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch below the power source Movable Cutting Table Page 22 MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...
  • Page 23 Post retaining holes Support Plate and retaining bolts Cutting Head GFCI Plugged Into Power Source Install the Cutting Head (See Plug the GFCI into the Adjusting the Cutting Head power source Page 23 MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...

  • Page 24: Cleanup

    Container Points Suction Clean the Water Pump Place the Water Pump Run the MK-100 until clear suction of all debris In an external container water is seen at the blade cooling ports (Approx. 1 minute) Ensure the saw is disconnected before completing the remainder of the cleanup process.
  • Page 25 Ensure water is not forced into the motor casing when cleaning. Roller Wheel Clean 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 Support Page 25 MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Troubleshooting Maintenance

    (See V-belt Inspection) 2. Maintenance Following Use: To extend the life of the MK-100, 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 27: 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 27 MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...
  • Page 28 NOTE: If flow to the diamond blade requires adjustment, perform the following actions. 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 28 MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    “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 30 Verify the Blade is seated on Install Retaining Nut and Outer onto Blade Shaft the Blade Shaft and direction Flange, depress and hold the of rotation is correct Shaft Lock pushbutton and tighten Page 30 MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...
  • Page 31 3. V-Belt Inspection, Adjustment and Replacement: The MK-11 is designed with a power transmission v-belt. In order to ensure the MK-100 operates a peak efficiency, the v-belt should be inspected monthly, and changed if the v-belt shows damage and/or excessive wear.
  • Page 32 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 33 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 34: Cooling Flow

    Step I restriction Step J to loosen Remove the 3 Pump Casing Remove the Pump Casing Remove the Blade Guard Retaining Screws Intake Fitting and check for restriction; check Impeller damage Page 34 MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...
  • Page 35 If cooling channels 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 35 MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...

  • Page 36: Blade Stops Turning

    – if not, move to 20-amp If tripped, reset once 115V – if not 115v, move to circuit another circuit Return to MK Diamond for Repair Return to MK Diamond Page 36 MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001...

  • Page 37: Exploded View And Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW: MK-100 Revision 1/01, Effective Date January 23, 2001 Page 37...

  • Page 38: Parts List

    154394 Owner’s Manual, Water Pump 155745 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 158192 Carton, Accessory Pack, 101 153366 Foam, Accessory Pack Carton 154022 Card, MK Warranty Registration...
  • Page 39 Screw, ¼-20 x 1 Hex Head Cap 152676 Washer, ¼ Split Lock 152591 Washer, ¼ SAE Flat 151915 Belt, 260J6 Micro-V 158194 Knob, 3/8-16 X 1.5 MK Adjustment 156770-2 Washer, 3/8 SAE Flat 150923 Blade Guard Blade Guard, 101/115 (comp) 153659 Blade Guard, MK logo (raw)
  • Page 40 Label, Caution, GFCI, 1 X 2 1/8 155678 Label, Caution, 5 Amp Max., 1 X 2-1/8 154822 Label, MK Service Info., 2 1/8 X 1-13/16 155038 Screw, 10-32 X 3/8 Hex Washer Head Grounding 158209 Washer, #10 Internal Tooth Lock...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 134585 (small) 45° Bullnose Miter 153201 (large) 134569 90° Protractor 152792...

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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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