QEP 650XT User Manual

650
XT 7 in. Tile Wet Saw
with Extension Table
OWNER’S MANUAL
Scie coupe-carreau à eau
de 180 mm avec table à allonge
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
Sierra para losetas de corte en
húmedo de 180 mm con mesa de extensión
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS SAW.
LIRE ET SUIVRE TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES
DE SÉCURITÉ ET D’OPÉRATION AVANT D’UTILISER CETTE SCIE.
LEA Y SIGA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES
DE FUNCIONAMIENTO Y SEGURIDAD ANTES DE USAR ESTA SIERRA.
TILE SAW
29FG
E200561
No. 22650

QEP 650XT Specifications

General

Brand	QEP
Model	650XT
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

General Safety Instructions

Safe Operation Practices

Guidelines covering environmental safety, user alertness, child safety, correct tool usage, and maintenance.

Personal Protection and Equipment

Ensuring proper apparel, safety glasses, and correct extension cord usage for safe operation.

Electrical Requirements

Grounding and Power Source

Mandatory grounding for shock protection and proper connection to a grounded power source.

Extension Cord Usage

Specifications for using UL-listed, outdoor-rated extension cords with appropriate gauge and rating.

Product Description and Features

Saw Capabilities

Details on cutting ceramic, porcelain, marble, slate, or limestone tiles up to 1 1/4 inch thick.

Cutting Guides and Table

Information on adjustable rip and angle guides, and the miter-capable right cutting table.

Assembly and Setup

Unpacking and Inspection

Steps for unpacking, inspecting for damage, and identifying included parts.

Installing the Blade

Procedure for removing the cutting table and baffle to install the diamond blade.

Installing the Blade Guard

Instructions for attaching the blade guard assembly to the saw for safety.

Installing the Rip Guide

Steps to slide and tighten the rip guide onto the cutting table for straight cuts.

Operation Procedures

Before Starting the Saw

Ensuring the saw is unplugged, filling the water reservoir, and re-attaching the cutting table.

Starting the Saw

Connecting the saw to a GFCI protected outlet and creating a 'drip loop' for safety.

Using the Extension Table

Guidance on positioning the extension table for supporting large format tiles.

Making Cuts

Instructions for making 90° rip cuts, 22.5°-45° angle cuts, and miter cuts.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

General Maintenance

Procedures for cleaning the saw after use, checking the blade, and storing the cord.

Diamond Blade Guidelines

Do's and Don'ts for inspecting, using, and maintaining diamond blades for safe operation.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for saw overheating and failure to start, including checking connections and safety key.