Multiquip tile saw tp24 - Manual (Page 19)

Tp24 TILe SaW • operaTIon and parTS manuaL — rev. #2 (04/12/12) — page 19
set-up
Blade Installation
Refer to Figure 9 and the following instructions for installing
the blade.
1. Loosen blade guard adjustment knob located at the
rear of the blade guard. Carefully raise the cutting
head to its highest position and secure it into place by
tightening the blade guard adjustment knob.
2. Remove the blade shaft nut and outer flange. If a blade
has been mounted, hold the blade with one hand and
use the other hand to loosen the nut with the universal
wrench. Remove existing blade.
3. Mount new blade, but make certain the arrow on the
blade coincides with the rotation direction of the shaft.
Ensure the capacity of the blade guard matches the
diameter of your cutting blade.
4. Attach outer flange and blade shaft nut. Hold the blade
with one hand and use the other hand to tighten the
nut with the universal wrench. Make certain the flanges
are pressed flush against the blade and that the nut is
firmly tighthened, but do noT over tighten.
5. Loosen blade guard adjustment knob, lower the blade
guard, and retighten the knob.
6. Slightly loosen the cutting head adjustment knob, lower
the cutting head so that the blade is 1/4" (6 mm) below
the surface of the cutting table. Tighten the adjustment
knob firmly to hold the cutting head in place.
Figure 9. Blade Installation
See Table 5 for proper blade use guidelines.
BLADE
GUARD
INNER
FLANGE
OUTER
FLANGE
BLADE
SHAFT
NUT
BLADE
BLADE
GUARD
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
BLADE
SHAFT
Table 5. proper Blade use
dos don’ts
Inspect blades daily for cracks or uneven wear. Do not operate the saw without safety guards in place.
Always use appropriate blades for material being cut.
Do not operate the saw with blades larger than 10
in. (254 mm)
Inspect arbor shaft for uneven wear before mounting
blade.
Do not cut dry with blades marked “Use Wet”.
Always use blades with the correct arbor shaft size.
Do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended
maximum RPM.
Ensure that blade is mounted in the correct
direction. Do not force blade into material. Let blade cut at its
own speed.
Use proper safety equipment when operating the saw.
Do not make long cuts with dry blades. Allow them
to air cool.
Always have a continuous flow of water on both
sides of blade.
Do not use the edge or side of blade to cut or grind.
Secure the blade to the arbor with a wrench. Do not attempt to cut a radius or curve.
Inspect segment blades for segment cracking or loss. Do not cut too deep or too fast into the material.
Do not use damaged blades.
Do not cut any material not recommended by blade
manufacturer.