MK Diamond MK-2000 - Manual (Page 18)

MK-2000 Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 21, 2005 Page 18
SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION
ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION:
NOTE: 1. Step Cutting is the preferred cutting method for all cuts.
2. When cutting hard material Step Cutting should always be used.
3. Step Cutting will extend the life of the Diamond Blade.
1. Step Cuts:
A Step Cut is performed when a series of small cuts of increasing depth are used to complete a single cut.
Step Cuts are used for large objects or for hard objects such as Firebrick and Pavers.
Note: Skip steps E and F, if cutting dry.
Cut in smooth even strokes; do not force the saw to cut.
(C)
Verify the Masonry Piece is
seated against the Ruler/Stop
and the Adjustable Cutting Guide
(A)
Set the Adjustable Cutting Guide
to the desired length indicated
on the side of the Ruler/Stop
closest to the Wooden Strip
(D)
Place the ON/OFF Switch in
the ON position
(F)
Verify cooling flow exists on
both sides of the blade
(E)
Open the Cooling Flow Control
Valve and adjust cooling flow
Ruler
Markings
Measuring
point
Ruler/Stop Adjustable
Cutting Guide
(B)
Place the Masonry Piece onto
the Movable Cutting Table
Masonry Piece Masonry Piece Adjustable
Cutting Guide
Ruler/Stop
ON/OFF
Switch
OFF
Position
Control Valve
Cooling Flow
Points
(I)
Repeat steps G and H until
cutting is complete
(H)
Once the "Push" cut is
complete, lower the Cutting
Head further and "Pull" the
Piece forward into the Blade
(G)
Hold the Masonry Piece, lower
the Cutting Head and "Push"
the Piece toward the Blade
Push Cutting
Table
Lower 1/4 -1/2
inch for "Push"
Stroke
Lower additional
1/4 -1/2 inch for
"Pull" Stroke
Continue Steps
"G" and "H" to
complete cut
Pull Cutting
Table