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MK Diamond Products MK-1080 Owner's manual

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  • What should be done if the Movable Cutting Table of the MK-1080 becomes misaligned with the Cutting Head of the Tile Saw?
    What is the maximum misalignment that can be corrected using the alignment procedure?
    What tools are needed to perform the blade alignment procedure?
    How to prepare the Tile Saw for alignment?
    How to perform rough alignment?
    How to perform final alignment?
    How to verify the alignment?
MK-1080 Blade Alignment Revision12/00, Effective Date: December 04, 2000 Page-1
MK-1080 BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
The Movable Cutting Table of the MK-1080 may become misaligned with the Cutting Head of the Tile Saw over
time. Should misalignment occur, perform the following steps to realign the Tile Saw.
NOTE: If alignment problems are the result of a warped blade, a bent frame or bent support arm, or, if alignment
is off by more than 1/8-inch, contact the MK Diamond Service Center – (800) 474-5594
Tools Needed:
Preparation:
Combination Square (Square)
12-inch or Greater
1/4-inch Wrench
or
MK Dual Hole Box Wrench
(A)
Remove Tile Saw
from Power Source
(C)
Inspect Tile Saw
for damage
(D)
Inspect Diamond Blade
for damage
(B)
Remove Water Pan
(E)
Loosen front and rear
Adjustable Frame
Retaining Clamp Bolts
Disconnect Saw
Remove Pan
Inspect
Blade
Inspect Cutting HeadInspect Frame
(F)
Loosen front and rear
Adjustable Frame
Adjusting Bolts
Inspect Cutting Table
Turn Counter-
clockwise
to Loosen
Turn Counter-
clockwise
to Loosen
MK-1080 Blade Alignment Revision 12/00, Effective Date: December 04, 2000 Page-2
MK-1080 BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
Rough Alignment:
Final Alignment:
Verification:
(B)
Tighten front and rear
Adjustable Frame
Adjusting Bolts
(E)
Position end of Square
against Blade
(A)
Pull Movable Cutting Table
to front of Tile Saw
(B)
Position Square flat on Movable
Cutting Table against Ruler/Stop
(F)
Move Adjustable Frame until
Square rests evenly
across Blade
(C)
Position front of Square
against Blade
(D)
Move Adjustable Frame until
Square rests evenly across Blade
(B)
Move Adjustable Frame
until Blade is centered in
Cutting Groove
(A)
Move the Cutting Table back and
forth to verify Blade is even
across all points of Square
(A)
Position Cutting Head
to normal Cut Depth
Center Blade
In Cutting Groove
Position Cutting
Table to Front
Ruler/Stop
Place Square
Against
Ruler/Stop
End of Square
Blade
Front of
Square
Front of Square
Flush with Blade
Set Square Off
Blade
Move Cutting
Table
(B)
Tighten front and rear
Adjustable Frame
Retaining Clamp Bolts
Adjustable
Frame
Blade
End of Square
Flush with Blade
Adjustable
Frame
Blade
Turn Clockwise
to Tighten
Turn Clockwise
to Tighten
Adjust Cutting
Head to Cut Depth
of Approx _”
Blade
Verify Gap Even
Along Length
of Square
MK-1080 Blade Alignment Revision 12/00, Effective Date: December 04, 2000 Page-3
MK-1080 BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
(D)
Move the Cutting Table back and
forth to re-verify Blade is even
across all points of Square
Set Square Off
Verify Gap Even
Along Length
of Square
Move Cutting
Table
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