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MAKING A DIAGONAL CUT
1. Follow the same procedure for a straight cut.
2. Loosen the nut on the squaring tool, and
position the tile diagonally.
3. Lock the nut and perform the cut following
procedure for a straight cut.
ANGLED OR 45 DEGREE CUTS
1. Loosen the two knobs at either end of the
bridge (Fig 11)
.
FIGURE 11
2. Tilt bridge to the desired angle up to 45 degrees
(Fig 13). Tighten knobs at either end of bridge,
and proceed with cutting tile following same
procedure as listed in the “straight cut”
section.
CHANGING THE BLADE
DISCONNECT THE POWER
SUPPLY BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS,
MAINTENANCE, CLEANING OR REPLACING THE
BLADE!
1. CHOICE OF THE SAW BLADE. Only use 8 Inch
continuous rim or turbo blades with a 5/8 Inch
arbor.
2. REPLACING THE SAW BLADE
A. Loosen the blade guard thumb screw
(Fig 15).
FIGURE 12
C. Use the hexagonal wrench to hold the
blade nut and use the spanner wrench
provided to hold the shaft. Loosen the nut
turning clockwise as in (Fig 13).
D. Ensure that the shaft and flanges are
clean. Mount blade back on to shaft
ensuring that the directional arrow on the
blade is rotating towards the material to
be cut.
E. Insert flange and lock nut. Tighten
counterclockwise.
FIGURE 13
MAINTENANCE
TO AVOID ACCIDENTS,
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.
DO NOT AT ANY TIME
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 8 in. (203 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.
• The diamond blade that comes with this saw
will cut ceramic, porcelain and marble tile.
Due to the hardness of some porcelain, slate
and stone, purchasing a blade specifically
designed to cut these hard tiles, will speed
up the cutting time required. IMPORTANT:
Always let the blade cut at its own speed,
moving the material slowly into the blade. Do
not force the material being cut.
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.
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 cut dry with blades marked
“Use Wet.”
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. Make sure yellow safety key is fully pushed
into switch.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE
ALIGNMENT IS OFF ON THE BRIDGE
SAW:
The 709-3932 Masterforce 8” Bridge Saw motor
or bridge does not need to be squared up or
aligned, since the bridge does not allow the saw
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