User's Manual

PAGE 22 — TP24X TILE SAW • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (04/12/12)
OPERATION
START-UP PROCEDURE
NOTICE
Read and fully understand this manual before
starting or attempting to operate the saw.
Before starting the saw’s electric motor
make sure that the Safety, General Information, and
Set-Up sections have been completed and understood.
DO NOT proceed until the above mentioned sections
have been completed.
NOTICE
ALWAYS use the water feed system unless special dry
cut blades are being used. If dry cutting is required,
disconnect water pump.
WARNING
ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing
protection before operating the saw.
WARNING
NEVER place hands or feet inside the belt
guard or blade guard while the motor is
running. ALWAYS shut the motor down
before performing any kind of maintenance
WARNING
NEVER place hands and fingers near
the cutting blade. The possibility exists of
severe bodily harm if hands and fingers
come in contact with rotating saw blade.
WARNING
ALWAYS ensure that the cutting blade has
been mounted correctly.
DANGER
NEVER touch a live power cord with wet
hands. The possibility exists of electrical
shock, electrocution which could cause
severe bodily harm, even death.
1. Place the material to be cut (Figure 15) on the cutting
table against the backstop.
Figure 15. Material Placement
2. Turn the power ON/OFF switch (Figure 16) to the ON
position with the blade away from the material to be
cut, the cutting blade should begin to rotate. Before
cutting remember to follow all safety rules referenced
in this manual.
Figure 16. Power ON/OFF Switch (ON)
WARNING
NEVER lift the blade guard while the blade
is rotating. The possibility exists of severe
bodily harm if fingers or hands come in
contact with the rotating saw blade. Wait
for the blade to stop rotating before lifting
the blade guard.
CUTTING
TABLE
MATERIAL
BACKSTOP
DANGER
ALWAYS be alert to the fact that there is a rotating
blade on the saw and be extremely aware of your body
position — especially your hands in relationship to the
rotating blade. The possibility exists of severe bodily
harm or even death if your body comes in contact with
the rotating saw blade.