90° cutting (fig. 7/8), 45° diagonal cut (fig. 9), 45° length wise cut, "jolly cut" (fig.10 – Powerplus POWX242 TILE CUTTER 1100W 240MM EN User Manual
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Warning! Do not attempt to pick up an off-cut or to remove the holding workpiece before the
cutting blade has completely stopped. If holding the workpiece by hand take extreme care and
ensure hand is kept away from the cutting blade.
10.2
90° Cutting (Fig. 7/8)
Loosen the star grip screw (27),
Set the angle stop (5) to 90° and retighten the star grip screw (27).
Retighten the screws (28) to fasten the angle stop (5).
Move the machine head (29) to the far end with the handle (9).
Position the tile against the rail fence (6) on the angle stop (5).
Switch on the tile cutting machine.
Caution: Always wait until the cooling water has reached the cutting wheel (2) first.
Move the machine head (29) slowly and smoothly forward through the tile with the handle
(9).
Switch off the tile cutting machine after completion of cutting.
10.3
45° Diagonal cut (Fig. 9)
Set the angle stop (5) to 45°.
Cut as described in 7,3,
10.4
45° Length wise cut, "jolly cut" (Fig.10}
Loosen the star grip screw (10).
Tilt the guide rail (7) to the left to 45° on the angle scale (17).
Retighten the star grip screw (10).
Cut as described in 10.2.
10.5
Changing cutting blade (fig 11/12)
Warning! To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn the switch off
“0” and remove the power plug from the power source before changing the
blade.
Unscrew the four screws (30) and remove the safety hood (8) for the blade.
Place the wrench (31) on the motor shaft and hold.
Using the wrench (34), loosen the flange nut in the direction of rotation of the cutting wheel
(2). (Caution: Left-hand screw-thread.)
Remove the outer flange (35) and cutting wheel (2).
Clean the mounting flange thoroughly before fitting the new cutting wheel.
Fit the new cutting wheel by following the above procedures in reverse and then tighten.
Caution: Pay attention to the direction of rotation of the cutting wheel!
Mount the safety hood (8) lor the blade again.
DIAMOND BLADES
Only use 180mm diameter Continuous Rim Wet Diamond blades.
DO NOT use larger, segmented or 'turbo' blades, , wood sawing blades, or any other cutting
device.
Severe bodily injury, and damage to your saw can occur.
Inspect blades daily for cracks or uneven wear. Discard cracked, chipped or bent blades!
Ensure the blade is mounted with the rotation arrow in the proper direction and is securely
tightened with a wrench.
Always ensure a continuous flow of water on both sides of the blade before cutting any
material.
Do not operate the machine without all safety guards in position
Do not force the material into the blade. Let the blade cut at its own speed.