Saw Operation; Saw Maintenance; Do's & Don'ts For Diamond Blades - QEP 60009 Manual De Operación

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SAW OPERATION

1. Make sure you have read this manual completely before operating your saw.
2. The ON/OFF rocker switch is located at the top of the aluminum motor housing, enclosed in a water-resistant plastic
covering. Press "I" marking to turn the saw on.
Note: The thermal overload re-set switch is located to the right of the ON/OFF switch, and is also protected by a
water-resistant housing. If the motor will not operate with the ON/OFF switch, depress the thermal overload re-set
button.
3. Make sure that there is sufficient water in the water pan to cover the inlet on the water pump, and that water is being
supplied to the saw blade before attempting to cut any material.
4. Make sure your material is positioned properly on the saw table before beginning your cut. Feed your material slowly
into the blade. DO NOT force material. The blade will cut smoother and faster if these steps are followed.
5. ALWAYS practice SAFETY FIRST. Wear eye safety goggles, a dust mask and gloves when operating this saw. Discard
cracked, bent, chipped, or damaged blades.

SAW MAINTENANCE

WARNING: DO NOT SERVICE, CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THE SAW WITHOUT FIRST TURNING OFF THE MOTOR AND
UNPLUGGING THE SAW FROM ITS POWER SOURCE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE
OPERATOR.
1. "Truing" the Cutting Table may be required occasionally. The saw blade must be 90˚ to the "Tile Stop" on the cutting
table to prevent blade "binding" while cutting tile.
a. Use a carpenter's square, held against the blade and against the "tile stop", at the back of the cutting table.
b. If the two are not square (90˚), loosen the wing nut on the left guide rail, and move the guide rail until the blade
and cutting table are exactly square.
c. Tighten the wing nut on the guide rail securely.
2. For longest life and best performance, clean the saw after every use.
3. Wipe off all exterior surfaces and keep the cutting table clean and free of tile chips and debris.
4. Wipe off both the guide bars and the rollers on the cutting table.
5. Place light machine oil on the guide bar to facilitate smooth travel of the linear guide assembly.
DIAMOND BLADES
1. Use only 7" (180mm) diameter Continuous Rim Wet Diamond blades in this saw.
2. Arbor holes of 5 ⁄ " or
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3. DO NOT use segmented blades, "turbo" blades, wood sawing blades, blades with openings, or any other cutting
devices in this tile saw. Severe bodily injury, and damage to your saw can occur.
DO's & DON'Ts FOR DIAMOND BLADES
DO's
1. Inspect blades daily for cracks or uneven wear. Discard cracked, chipped or bent blades!
2. Always use manufacturer's recommendation for matching the right blade with the right material being cut.
3. Inspect the arbor shaft for uneven wear before mounting the blade.
4. Always use blades with the correct arbor size on a compatible arbor shaft.
5. Ensure the blade is mounted with the rotation arrow in the proper direction and is securely tightened with a wrench.
6. Always wear proper safety equipment at all times when operating the saw. Wear goggles and dust mask at all times
when operating saw.
7. Periodically check the blade for cracks or bond fatigue.
8. Always ensure a continuous flow of water on both sides of the blade before cutting any material.
DON'Ts
1. Do not operate the saw without all safety guards in position.
2. Do not operate the saw with blades larger or smaller than 7" (180mm).
3. Do not cut dry with blades marked "Use Wet."
4. Do not exceed maximum RPMs recommended by the blade manufacturer.
5. Do not force the material into the blade. Let the blade cut at its own speed.
6. Do not cut material not recommended by the blade manufacturer.
7 ⁄ " diameter will fit this saw. The inner arbor flange can be reversed to fit either hole.
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