OWNERS MANUAL B2470-10” TILE CUTTING SAW
B2470 – Table of Contents General Safety Instructions Page 3 Safety Warning Page 4 Grounding Instructions Page 5 Features Page 6 Assembly Page 7 Changing/Installing the Blade Page 7 Water Supply Page 8 Operation Page 8 Cutting Tile Page 9 Parallel Guide Page 9 Angle Guide Page 10 Maintenance Page 10 Diagram Page 11 Parts List Page 12 Parts List Page 13 Exploded View Page 14 Warranty Page 15 2
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE USED IN OPERATING ALL POWER TOOLS. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL, BE FAMILIAR WITH ITS OPERATION. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND PRACTICE SAFE USAGE PROCEDURES AT ALL TIMES. CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specified power source. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, RESPIRATORS, HEARING PROTECTION and SAFETY SHOES when operating heavy machinery. Always wear safety glasses. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewellery when operating machinery.
SAFETY WARNING There are many dusts born chemicals in the air when we are sanding, drilling, sawing and grinding. Many of these contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. To help reduce the risk from these chemicals you should always work with approved safety equipment, dust masks that are designed to filter out microscopic particles and always work in a well-ventilated area.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded, if it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having equipmentground conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
B2470 Tile Saw As part of the growing line of Craftex equipment, we are proud to offer the B2470 2.5 HP 10” Tile Saw. The Craftex name guarantees Craft Excellence. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this owner’s manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction. The B2470 is a professional tool and like all power tools, proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to. Features: Motor: 2.5 HP, Single Phase, 3450 RPM. Pump max. flow: 10-12 liters per minute.
B2470 Tile Saw Assembly 1. Slide the water tank through the slot in the machine frame so that the entire tank rests inside the machine frame. 2. Mount the motor to the machine frame by connecting the supporting frame to the machine frame at the point shown in the assembly diagram on page 14. Secure using two bolts, washers and big flat washers as shown. 3. Next attach the blade guard to the motor using the locking knob and the flat washer provided. 4.
B2470 Tile Saw Installing the Water Supply To prevent excessive wear on the blade be sure to maintain a continuous flow of water over the blade while cutting. Never cut anything if the water flow is not continuous. 1. Attach the pump as described in step 4, “ Assembly”. Position the pump so it will not interfere with the motion of the table while cutting. 2. Fill water tank with enough water so that the pump is completely submerged but not so much water that the tank overflows.
B2470 Tile Saw Cutting Tile 1. Place your marked tile on the table and brace it against the upturned edge (fence) on the back of the table. Align the cut mark with the blade. 2. Once the tile saw has been turned on allow the blade to spin up to full speed. Make sure the pump is supplying a continuous flow of water to the blade. 3. Keeping your hands clear of the blade move the table and the tile underneath the blade. Feed the tile underneath the blade very slowly. Do not force it.
B2470 Tile Saw Using the Angle Guide Use the angle guide for cutting angled edges on your tiles 1. Attach the angle guide to the fence as you did that parallel guide using the two locking knobs to hold the guide in place. 2. Use the cutting groove in the middle of the table to brace the edge of your tile as you slide the tile and the table underneath the blade. Maintenance As with all tools, unplug the power cord before attempting and servicing and before performing any maintenance. General Maintenance 1.
B2470 Tile Cutting Machine Diagram Fig.
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WARRANTY CRAFTEX 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where applicable. This warranty covers two years for parts and 90 days for labour (unless specified otherwise), to the original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from misuse, abuse, improper installation or assembly, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.
