MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM
THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE CLEANING OR
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE
Please do not try to service this machine on
your own .
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts . Most plastics are susceptible to damage
from various types of commercial solvents
and may be damaged by their use . Use clean
cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc .
LET BRAKE FLUIDS, GASOLINE, PETROLEUM-
BASED PRODUCTS, PENETRATING OILS, ETC.
COME IN CONTACT WITH PLASTIC PARTS.
THEY CONTAIN CHEMICALS THAT CAN
DAMAGE, WEAKEN OR DESTROY PLASTIC.
1 . ALWAYS clean the tile saw after each use
and store it in a dry location .
2 . ALWAYS wipe off all exterior surfaces and
keep the cutting table clean and free of
all debris .
3 . ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or
damage BEFORE each use .
4 . ALWAYS store the cord in the compartment
underneath the saw after each use .
DIAMOND BLADES
• Use only 7 in . (180 mm) continuous rim
diamond blades with a 5/8" arbor opening in
this saw . Failure to do so may result in severe
bodily injury and damage to the saw .
DIAMOND BLADE DO'S & DON'TS
1 . DO inspect blades daily for cracks or uneven
wear . Discard cracked, chipped or bent
blades!
2 . DO use manufacturer's recommendation
for matching the right blade with the right
material being cut .
3 . DO inspect the arbor shaft for uneven wear
before mounting the blade .
4 . DO use blades with the correct arbor size on
a compatible arbor shaft .
5 . DO ensure the blade is mounted with the
rotation arrow in the proper direction and is
securely tightened with a wrench .
TO AVOID ACCIDENTS,
DO NOT AT ANY TIME
6 . DO wear proper safety equipment at all
times when operating the saw . Wear
goggles and dust mask at all times when
operating saw .
7 . DO periodically check the blade for cracks
or bond fatigue .
8 . DO ensure that blade is traveling through
water reservoir for wet cutting .
9 . DO NOT operate the saw without all safety
guards in position .
10 . DO NOT operate the saw with blades larger
or smaller than recommended .
11 . DO NOT use blades not recommended for
wet cuts .
12 . DO NOT exceed maximum RPMs
recommended by the blade manufacturer .
13 . DO NOT force the material into the blade .
Let the blade cut at its own speed .
14 . DO NOT cut material not recommended by
the blade manufacturer .
TROUBLESHOOTING
OVERHEATING OF SAW:
1 . Turn saw off and let it rest until motor is cool
to the touch .
2 . Check and clean the ventilation slots,
removing blockage and dirt .
THE SAW DOES NOT START:
1 . Check that power cord is properly
plugged in .
2 . Check outlet power source and circuit
breaker .
3 . Check that UL -Listed extension cord is in
working order if used .
Q.E.P. CUSTOMER SERVICE:
1-866-435-8665
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