MK Diamond Products MK-170 Owner's Manual
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Page 1: Parts List
MK-170 Tile Saw www.mkdiamond.com OWNER'S MANUAL PARTS LIST & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revision 101 04.2011 Manual 157243 Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment. This parts list MUST accompany the equipment at all times. - Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of a MK-170 Tile Saw. We are certain that you will be pleased with your purchase. MK-170 Tile Saw takes pride in producing the finest construction power tools and diamond blades in the industry. Operated correctly, your MK-170 Tile Saw should provide you with years of service. In order to help you, we have included this manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TaBle OF CONTeNTS SaFeTY Safety Messages Damage Prevention Message General Safety Precautions and Hazard Symbols California Proposition 65 Message Hazard Symbols Electrical Requirements 8-10 Safety Label Locations Product Specifications Lockout CONTeNTS and TRaNSPORT Unpacking Contents Transport aSSeMBlY Diamond Blade Installation Adjustable Cutting Guide Installation Splash Guard Installation Pre-start Inspection... -
Page 4: Safety Messages
MK-170 Tile Saw 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 MK-170 Tile Saw 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.
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Page 6: California Proposition 65 Message
MK-170 Tile Saw 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
MK-170 Tile Saw 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
MK-170 Tile Saw 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 MK-170 Tile Saw 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,”...
- Page 10 Use of under sized 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 customer's expense.
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Page 11: Safety Label Locations
SaFeTY OPeRaTiON & SaFeTY DeCalS The MK-170 Tile Saw is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. Should any of these operation or safety decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained by calling (800) 262-1575. -
Page 12: Product Specifications
MK-170 Tile Saw PRODUCT SPeCiFiCaTiONS PRODUCT SPeCiFiCaTiONS The MK-170 is a versatile Tile Saw. Operated and used according to the manual, the MK-170 will provide years of dependable services. GeNeRal DSCRiPTiON The MK-170 Tile Saw is engineered as a tabletop or stand mounted wet tile saw. The saw includes a powerful 120V direct drive AC motor. -
Page 13: Contents
1315 Storm Parkway, Torrance, CA 90509 USA | www.mkdiamond.com | 1.800.421.5830 | 1.310.539.5158 If within one (1) Year from the date of purchase, this MK Diamond saw fails due to defect in material or workmanship, MK will repair it, free of charge when the unit is re- Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions turned to the dealer where it was purchased. -
Page 14: Diamond Blade Installation
MK-170 Tile Saw aSSeMBlY Diamond Blade installation Follow the assembly instructions to prepare your MK-170 for operation. NOTe: When installing the Retaining Screw, do not "cross-thread" and DO NOT over tighten the screw. Loosen the Blade Guard Pivot Loosen the Blade Guard... -
Page 15: Adjustable Cutting Guide Installation
MK-170 Tile Saw aSSeMBlY adjustable Cutting Guide installation NOTe: When installing the Adjustable Cutting Guide, verify the guide is parallel to the Diamond Blade. If alignment of the Adjustable Cutting Guide is required, see Step 2 in the Adjustment and Operation Section of this manual. -
Page 16: Splash Guard Installation
- ensure the cord is damage - verify the blade is cor- free of cracks or cuts. rect for the material being cut. Inspect the MK-170 for dam- age - ensure the cord is free of cracks or cuts. -
Page 17: Water Pump Preparation
SeTUP water Pump Preparation waRNiNG 1. To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, the MK-170 MUST be de-energized when preparing the Water Pump for operation. 2. To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, use only MK Diamond qualified replacement parts. -
Page 18: Cutting Tile
MK-170 Tile Saw OPeRaTiON MK-170 Setup for Operation CaUTiON 1. Before connecting the MK-170 to a power supply, be sure the voltage, cycle and phase meet the requirements of the table below. Voltage - 120V Cycle - 60 Hz Phase - 1 Phase 2. -
Page 19: Adjustable Cutting Guide Alignment
MK-170 Tile Saw OPeRaTiON Verify cooling flow on both Push the Tile into the Blade in a Turn the motor OFF when work sides of the blade (adjust flow if smooth even motion to perform is complete necessary - See Maintenance... -
Page 20: Cleanup
Water Pan Water Pan Remove the pump Suction Fill the Water Pan with clean Run the MK-170 until clear wa- Screen and clean the Water water. Place Cutting Table on ter is seen at the blade cooling Pump of all debris Water Pan. - Page 21 Clean the MK-170 with soap Water Pan and clean water NOTe: To extend the life of the MK-170, lubricate the Motor Shaft with light oils such as, 3 in 1, WD-40, etc. Clean the Inner and Outer Clean the cutting Table, Motor...
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Page 22: Blade Dressing
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. Setup the MK-170 for operation Set the Adjustable cutting Position the Dressing Stick. -
Page 23: Motor Brush Change-Out
MK-170 Tile Saw MaiNTeNaNCe Motor Brush Change-out waRNiNG Disconnect the tool before servicing and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like. Disconnect the MK-170. Locate and Remove One Motor Remove Motor Brush Housing Brush Cap using a Flat Head Cover. -
Page 24: Blade Will Not Cut Properly
MK-170 Tile Saw TROUBleSHOOTiNG Blade will not cut properly Check for Smoothness or Check for proper rotation. Ensure the Blade Core is not "Glazing" (Dress Blade if bent and Arbor is not out of needed). round Verify the blade is correct for the material being used. -
Page 25: Blade Stops Turning
MK-170 Tile Saw TROUBleSHOOTiNG Remove the Blade Guard In- Clean the Blade Guard Intake Locate the Blade Guard take Fitting. Fitting. Cooling Channels. Rod Cooling channels and recheck flow. Blade Stops Turning Check the ON/OFF Switch is in Verify all plugs are fully Check to see if the Ground the ON position. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
MK-170 Tile Saw TROUBleSHOOTiNG Verify the circuit breaker is at Verify circuit breaker not Check power source voltage least 20 amps - if not, more to tripped; if it is tripped, reset it is 120V - if not 120V, move 20-amp circuit. - Page 27 NOTeS...
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Page 28: Exploded View
MK-170 Tile Saw eXPlODeD View... -
Page 29: Parts List
MK-170 Tile Saw PaRTS liST Item Description Part # Accessories, 170 Blade, 7 Dia x 5/8 Arbor MK-170 153441 Flange, Blade 135830 Nut, 5/8-18 UNF 135848 Owner’s Manual, 170 157243 Wrench, Blade Nut, 15/16 Boxed End 134684 Wrench, Blade Shaft, 11/16 Open End, 90... -
Page 30: Parts List
MK-170 Tile Saw PaRTS liST Item Description Part # Table, 170 Table, 170 157253 Screw, 10-24 x 1/2 Pan Head Phillips Machine 151744 Water Pump, PES-100 120v Pump, Water, PES-100 120v 155987 Hose, Vinyl, 1/4 ID 34” 132951 Owner’s Manual, Water Pump... - Page 31 In the case of DRY cutting, the overwhelming popularity and quantity of hand-held saws and the flex- ible nature of MK Diamond blades to professionally handle most ceramic, masonry, stone and con- crete materials, make the DRY cutting blade a very attractive tool. When using a DRY blade, the user must be aware of distinct operating practices to ensure optimum performance.
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Page 32: Ordering Information
MK-170 Tile Saw ORDeRiNG ORDeRiNG iNFORMaTiON You may order MK Diamond products through your local MK Diamond distributor or, you may order direct from MK Diamond. NOTe: There is a $25.00 minimum order when ordering direct from MK Diamond. All purchases must be made using VISA, MasterCard or American Express. - Page 33 NOTeS...
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- Page 36 MK-170 Tile Saw OWNERS MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MK Diamond Products, Inc. 1315 Storm Parkway Torrance, CA 90501 Toll-Free: (800) 421-5830 Phone: (310) 539-5221 Fax: (310) 539-5158 www.mkdiamond.com...
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