MK Diamond Products MK-170 Owner's Manual page 5

MK-170 Tile Saw
aCCiDeNTal STaRTS!
ON
Before starting the engine/motor, be sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position to pre-
vent accidental starting. Place the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position before performing any
service operation. alwaYS place the power ON/OFF switch in the OFF position when the
machine is not in use.
ROTaTiNG PaRTS
ON
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury. Never oper-
ate the motor with covers, shrouds, or guards, removed.
HOT PaRTS!
Engine components can become extremely hot from operation. To prevent severe burns,
do not touch these areas while the engine is running, or immediately after it is turned off.
Never operate the engine with heat shields removed.
OVeR SPeeD
ON
NeVeR tamper with the governor components or settings to increase the maximum speed.
Severe personal injury and damage to the engine or equipment can result if operated at
speeds above maximum.
eleCTRiCal SHOCK
NeVeR touch electrical wires or components while the engine is running. Exposed, frayed or
worn electrical wiring and plugs can be sources of electrical shock which could cause severe
injury or burns. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
alwaYS avoid inhalation of and skin contact with silica dust and/or mist. Provide proper
dust removal. Use dust-collection system when applicable.
NeVeR operate the machine in an explosive atmosphere or near combustible materials.
ON
Sparks from the cutting-action of this machine can ignite flammable materials, liquids, gases
or dust.
ON
This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18 years of age.
KeeP CHilDReN awaY
ON
All visitors and children should be kept a safe distance from work area. Maintain a safe
operating distance to other personnel.
MaKe THe wORKSHOP KiD PROOF
ON
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.
DO NOT force a tool or an attachment to do a job that it was not designed to do.
PeRSONal PROTeCTiVe eQUiPMeNT
alwaYS wear approved respiratory, head, ear and eye protection
when operating this machine.
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