MK-145 Tile Saw OWNER’S MANUAL, PARTS LIST & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revision 101 08.2013 Manual Part# 158286 Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment. This owner’s manual MUST accompany the equipment at all times.
MK-145 INTRODUCTION We at MK Diamond want to congratulate you on selecting the MK-145 Tile Saw. We are certain that you will be pleased with your purchase. MK Diamond takes pride in producing the finest products in the industry. Operated correctly, your MK-145 should provide you with years of quality service. In order to help you, we have included this manual. This owners manual contains information necessary to operate and maintain your MK-145 safely and correctly.
MK-145 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY: Safety Messages Damage Prevention Message General Safety Precautions and Hazard Symbols California Proposition 65 Message Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Lock Out Safety Label Locations Tile Saw Specific Warnings Product Specifications Page 4 4 4 6 8 10 10 10 11 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpacking Contents Transport Assembly 12 12 12 13 SETUP, ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION Setup Adjustment and Operation Cleanup 15 17 20 MAINTE
MK-145 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. SAFETY MESSAGES A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol ( ) and one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
MK-145 SAFETY KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors and children should be kept a safe distance from work area. 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. USE THE RIGHT TOOL DO NOT force a tool or an attachment, to do a job that it was not designed to do.
MK-145 ON / OFF SAFETY ALWAYS place the power ON/OFF switch in the OFF position when the saw is not in use 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. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Before using a power tool, check for damaged part.
MK-145 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. Never operate the motor with covers, shrouds, or guards removed. (( )) OVER SPEED NEVER tamper with the governor components or settings to increase the maximum speed.
MK-145 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 current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
MK-145 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,” shown in the picture below, should be arranged by the user to properly position the power cord relative to the power source.
MK-145 SAFETY LOCK OUT: To prevent accidental starting, and to help ensure your workshop is “Kidproof,” this saw is provided with a means to deactivate the functioning of the motor switch. The switch is provided with a removable toggle. With the toggle removed, the switch does not function and the motor cannot be turned on. Replacing the toggle reactivates the switch function. SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Safety labels are located according to Figure 1 to 3 below. The labels contain important information.
MK-145 SAFETY PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: The MK-145 is a versatile tabletop tile saw. Operated and used according to this manual, the MK-145 will provide years of dependable service. General Description: The MK-145 tile saw is engineered as a self-contained wet saw consisting of a powerful 120V motor in a hard plastic case. The saw is capable of cutting a tile up to (1) inch (25mm) thick. The water basin located below the tabletop can be filled with ordinary tap water, and is easily cleaned following use.
MK-145 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING: Your MK-145 has been shipped from the factory thoroughly inspected. Only minimal assembly is required. If not done, remove the MK-145 from the box and place on a flat surface. Remove the Water Basin, Cover (See Step 1 of the Blade Guard Installation Procedure; page 13.), and remove the accessories package from the Water Basin. CAUTION Use proper lifting techniques when lifting the MK-101.
MK-145 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY: Follow the assembly instructions to prepare your MK-145 for operation.
MK-145 (G) Hold the Diamond Blade still and rotate the Blade Wrench clockwise to tighten - DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN ASSEMBLY (H) Insert the three (3) Cover Retaining Tabs into the three (3) Cover Alignment Slots and seat the Water Basin Cover on the MK-145 Adjustable Cutting Guide Installation: NOTES: 1. The Adjustable Cutting Guide can be used on either side of the Diamond Blade. 2. Step A may be skipped if the Adjustable Cutting Guide is installed.
MK-145 SETUP SETUP: CAUTION • Before powering or starting, check for damage, that could prevent this equipment from proper operation or performing its intended function. Check for binding and improper alignment of moving parts. Check for damaged, broken, or missing parts. • Verify the On/Off switch is in the OFF position. • Before connecting the MK-145 to a power supply, be sure the voltage, cycle and phase of the job site power source meet the requirements of TABLE 3.
MK-145 SETUP WARNING Overfilling the Water Basin can lead to water entering the motor compartment and potential electric shock.
MK-145 OPERATION ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION: Cutting Straight Edges: (A) Loosen the two (2) Retaining Knobs and align the Measuring Arrow of the Adjustable Cutting Guide to the cut length indicated on the Cutting Table Ruler then retighten the Retaining Knobs (D) Turn ON the MK-145 and verify Cooling Water Flow around Blade Guard CAUTION (B) Position the tile against the Adjustable Cutting Guide (C) Set Blade Guard above the top of the tile (E) Feed the tile into the Diamond Blade with a steady even
MK-145 OPERATION Diagonal Cutting: (A) Place the Diagonal Cutting Guide against the Adjustable Cutting Guide and fit the tile into the retaining slot of the Diagonal Cutting Guide (D) Turn on the MK-145 and verify cooling water flow around Blade Guard CAUTION (B) Loosen the two (2) Retaining Knobs, align the Adjustable Cutting Guide to the desired cut position and retighten the Retaining Knobs (C) Set Blade Guard above the top of the Tile (E) Feed the tile into the Diamond Blade with a steady even
MK-145 OPERATION Cutting 22.5 and 45 Degree Angles: CAUTION DO NOT FORCE TOOL, it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. (A) Pull out the two (2) Cover Stays located on the bottom of the Water Basin Cover NOTE: (B) 22.5 Degree Cutting: Place the Cover Stays into the two (2) 22.
MK-145 CLEANUP Cleanup: WARNING NEVER empty the Cooling Basin with the ON/OFF switch in the ON position, or when power is applied. NOTE: DO NOT use solvents or acids when cleaning the MK-145.
MK-145 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE: Blade Dressing: Like most cutting instruments, a diamond blade performs best when it is dressed. Over time and use, diamonds on the outer edge will become smoothed or “glazed” over. This will reduce grinding efficiency and may cause the blade to “wander” or bend giving the illusion of an alignment problem. When this occurs, the blade will need to be dressed. The diamond blade can be dressed using the MK Dressing Stick (part number 152792) and by following the steps below.
MK-145 MAINTENANCE Diamond Blade Change-Out: (A) Unplug the MK-145 from the power source and unplug the MK-145 from the GCFI (B) Hold the Diamond Blade still, rotate the Blade Wrench counter-clockwise to loosen and remove the Retaining Nut and Outer Flange (C) Remove the Blade out from between the Table Blade Slot from below (D) Orient the Blade to the Gear Shaft with the Directional Arrow facing out and install the Blade through the Table Blade Slot from below (E) Verify the Blade is seated on the
MK-145 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING: WARNING Turn the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and unplug the saw from the power source before performing any troubleshooting procedure. Motor Stops Turning: (A) If not fully connected, reconnect plugs and turn on the saw. If fully connected, go to step B (B) If the GFCI is tripped reset it and turn on the saw. If the GFCI is not tripped, go to step C (D) If tripped, reset the breaker once and turn on the saw. If the saw trips again, proceed to step F.
MK-145 TROUBLESHOOTING Blade Will Not Cut Properly: (A) If blade is smooth, sharpen per Blade Sharpening Section of this manual. If blade is not glazed, go to step B (B) Verify blade rotates in counter-clockwise direction as indicated by arrow on the diamond blade. If not rotating correctly, reposition the blade to correct position. If rotating correctly, go to step C (D) Check Blade is correct for material being cut.
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MK-145 PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION PART # 1 SWITCH 158303 2 DIAGONAL CUTTING GUIDE 158304 3 ADJUSTABLE CUTTING GUIDE 158305 4 TABLE STOP 158306 5 MOTOR ASSEMBLY 158307 6 FLANGE ASSEMBLY 158308 7 BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY 158309 8 CUTTING TABLE COVER ASSEMBLY 158310 9 DIAMOND BLADE 158311 10 MK-145 MOLDED BASE 158312 11 MK-145 MOLDED TOP 158313 12 POWER CORD 158314 13 WARNING LABEL 158315 14 NAMEPLATE LABEL 158316 15 MOUNTING SCREWS (TOP TO BASE) 158317 27
MK-145 THEORY THEORY OF DIAMOND BLADES: Diamond blades do not really cut; they grind the material through friction. Diamond crystals, often visible at the leading edge and sides of the rim/segment, remove material by scratching out particles of hard, dense materials, or by knocking out larger particles of loosely bonded abrasive material. This process eventually cracks or fractures the diamond particle, breaking it down into smaller pieces.
MK-145 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES: ITEM NUMBER 1. 158309 Blade Guard Assembly 2. 158304 Diagonal Cutting Guide 3. 158305 Adjustable Cutting Guide 4. 158311 Diamond Blade 5.
MK-145 ORDERING AND RETURN INFORMATION ORDERING INFORMATION You may order MK Diamond products through your local MK Diamond distributor or, you may order direct from MK Diamond. When ordering direct from MK Diamond, please have the following information ready before calling: • The Model Number of the saw • The Serial Number of the saw • Where the saw was purchased and when • The Part Number for the part(s) being ordered • The Part Description for the part(s) being ordered NOTE: There is a $25.
MK-145 CONTACT AND WARRANTY CONTACT: Please contact MK Diamond Products, Inc. Customer Service Department with any questions you might have regarding distributors, parts or service. Telephone: (800) 421-5830 Fax: (310) 539-5158 E-mail: Customer_Service@MKDiamond.com Customer Service Hours: Monday through Friday, 6AM-4PM PST MK Diamond Products, Inc. 1315 Storm Parkway Torrance, CA 90501 MK DIAMOND PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY MK DIAMOND PRODUCTS, INC.
MK-145 Tile Saw MK Diamond Products, Inc. 1315 Storm Parkway Torrance, CA 90501 Toll-Free: (800) 845-3729 Phone: (310) 539-2221 Fax: (310) 539-5158 www.mkdiamond.
