MK Sound MK-5009G, Owner'S Operation Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS www mkdiamond com Caution Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment This parts list MUST accompany the equipment at all times Revisi...

Page 2: ...nd maintain your MK 5000 Gas Block Saw safely and correctly Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the MK 5000 Gas Block Saw by reading and reviewing this manual Read and follow all safety...

Page 3: ...Y Unpacking 11 Contents 11 Transport 11 Assembly 12 SETUP STARTUP ADJUSTMENT OPERATION and SHUTDOWN Setup 14 15 Startup 16 Water Pump Setup 17 Cutting Setup 18 21 Operation 19 22 Cleanup 22 MAINTENANC...

Page 4: ...if you do not follow directions CAUTION You CAN be INJURED if you do not follow directions It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices NOTICE You can cause PROPERTY DAMAGE to your machine if...

Page 5: ...vice operation ROTATING OR MOVING PARTS Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury Never operate a power tool with shrouds or guards removed HOT PARTS Engine compon...

Page 6: ...or any other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine it would operate properly and perform its intended func tion Always check moving parts for proper alignment or binding Check...

Page 7: ...of age NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to fatigue illness or taking medicine NEVER operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol Some dust created by power san...

Page 8: ...des on ma chine Use machine only to cut tile and masonry products DO NOT use machine to cut wood or wood products MAINTENANCE SAFETY MK 5000G SAFETY Before starting the machine ALWAYS check that all g...

Page 9: ...manuals WARNING This equipment may produce dust or mists containing crystalline silica Silica is a basic component of masonry concrete and other materials Repeated and or substantial inhalation can c...

Page 10: ...168805 Part 24 Blade Guard 158935 24 168805 24 Weight 498 lbs 225 kg 498 lbs 225 kg Model MK 5010G MK 5013G Engine Vanguard Honda Horsepower 19H200 GX390 Cyclone Part 20 Blade Guard 169338 158936 Par...

Page 11: ...Revision 108 Manual Part 160958 Engine Owner s Manual Warranty Card UNPACKING CONTENTS In your container you will find one 1 MK 5000G one 1 movable cutting table one 1 adjustable cutting guide one 1...

Page 12: ...15 pounds a forklift should be used for transport Lock the Cutting Head in the DOWN position and remove the Movable Cutting Table when transporting the MK 5000G CAUTION Transport NOTE The MK 5000G is...

Page 13: ...tion A Position Movable Cutting Table B Seat all four Roller Wheels on the Guide Rails C Verify correct seating of Roller Wheels Adjustable Cutting Guide Installation A Loosen the Thumbscrew Align the...

Page 14: ...clockwise C Remove the Retaining Screw and Outer Flange with the blade wrench Turn counter clockwise to loosen D Install the Diamond Blade onto the Blade Shaft E Verify the Blade is seated on the Blad...

Page 15: ...warranty 2 DO NOT use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil gasoline mixture 3 Using a ladder meeting OSHA specification is recommended 4 Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or hi...

Page 16: ...e loose connections and hardware F Check for proper oil level See Maintenance section if low G Check for proper fuel level See Maintenance section if low Fill Throat Upper Limit Proper Oil Level Low L...

Page 17: ...e Choke Lever in the CLOSED position C Move the Throttle Lever to 1 3 open WARNING If restarting a warm engine leave the Choke Lever in the OPEN position NOTE D Place Engine Switch in the ON position...

Page 18: ...lean cooling water source when using a Wet Diamond Blade NOTE External Water Source This is the preferred method of cooling when using a wet diamond blade A Remove the Drain Plug B Remove Water Pump C...

Page 19: ...top B Set material against Adjustable Cutting Guide and Ruler Stop C Unlock the Cutting Head 1 While the MK 5000 can cut the materials listed earlier in this document it is specifically designed to cu...

Page 20: ...roper cooling flow on both sides of the blade C Step Cut Push Stroke Lower Cutting Head 1 4 1 2 during Push Stroke D Step Cut Pull Stroke Lower Cutting Head and pull Cutting Table forward E Repeat Ste...

Page 21: ...just off the surface of the Movable Cutting Table B Set masonry piece in position Start engine C Open the Cooling Flow Control Valve and adjust flow Verify proper cooling flow on both sides of the bl...

Page 22: ...erformed using the Step Cut Chop Cut Cutting Head Positioned Down methods or with the masonry piece positioned vertically The following example utilizes the Step Cut method A Reposition Adjustable Cut...

Page 23: ...the Cooling Flow Control Valve and adjust flow Verify proper cooling flow on both sides of the blade C Step Cut Push Stroke Lower Cutting Head 1 4 1 2 during Push Stroke D Step Cut Pull Stroke Lower...

Page 24: ...operating hours See Engine Oil Change B Check and adjust the Blade Shaft Belt and Jack Shaft belt tension following first 48 hours of operation See Belt Inspection WARNING Turn engine off before serv...

Page 25: ...e A Change engine oil See Engine Manual B Clean Fuel Sediment Cup See Engine Manual C Clean and readjust engine Spark Plug See Engine Manual Perform the following maintenance every year Yearly Mainten...

Page 26: ...Blade Guard Stay level pivot point lubrication point if equipped B Front Blade Guard Stay level pivot point lubrication point if equipped C Front and Rear Connecting Arms left side from front lubri c...

Page 27: ...Bolt do not cross thread and DO NOT over tighten the Nut B Obtain Wheel replacement parts See parts list C Install Wheel Washer Assembly into Movable Cutting Table D Install Roller Wheel Retaining Nu...

Page 28: ...m damage during operation Over time the wooden strip will become grooved from use A grooved wooden strip will not sup port masonry during cutting causing the blade to break through the piece instead o...

Page 29: ...specification is recommended 4 Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher C Fill Fuel Tank until level is below throat B Check Fuel Level If level is 1 2 full or greater go to st...

Page 30: ...environmental protection for oil disposal Changing Oil NOTE A Raise Cutting Head Straighten oil drain hose B Place container below Oil Drain Open Oil Drain Drain Oil conform to Federal State and Local...

Page 31: ...d by spilled fuel IS NOT covered under the warranty 3 DO NOT use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil gasoline mixture 4 An OSHA approved ladder is recommended when fueling 5 When installing the S...

Page 32: ...set and should be inspected adjusted and or replaced at the same time A Remove the Belt Guard Retaining Bolts B Inspect the belt for cracks fraying separation and wear Go to step D if replacement requ...

Page 33: ...ction of the belt Continue adjusting belt until tension is correct then tighten the Engine Plate Mounting Bolts K Install the Belt Guard Blade Shaft Belt A Remove the Belt Guard Retaining Bolts B Insp...

Page 34: ...nsion proper tension 1 8 deflection of the belt K Tighten Engine Mounting Plate L Install the Belt Guard DO NOT use a screwdriver when installing new belts NOTE MK 5000G MAINTENANCE D Loosen engine mo...

Page 35: ...ve is open B Remove Transfer Tube from Blade Guard C Place Water Pump in clean water source and check for flow if no flow go to step G Rodding cooling channels is performed by removing the flow contro...

Page 36: ...Turning A Check to see if engine is running B Check belts See Belt Inspection Adjustment and Replacement MK 5000G troubleshooting G Rod Cooling Channels and recheck flow H Verify Water Pump suction is...

Page 37: ...with an oil level sensor that will stop the engine on a low oil level NOTE A Pull Starter Cord straight back in a smooth fast motion B Verify fuel level is below the throat of the Fuel Tank C Check f...

Page 38: ...Hard Brick 2 157944 BX 30 14 Premium Grade Diamond Blades for Dry Cutting of Hard Brick 3 128678 MK 30 20 Supreme Grade Blades for Brick Block 4 132332 Adjustable Cutting Guide 5 156427 Protective Woo...

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Page 40: ...saw Where the saw was purchased and when The Part Number for the part s being ordered The Part Description for the part s being ordered NOTE Standard orders are 50 00 or more when ordering direct fro...

Page 41: ...fect at the time of approval for printing MK DIAMOND PRODUCTS INC will guarantee every machine they build to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 one year from date of purchase The o...

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Page 44: ...MK 5000G Block Saw OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MK Diamond Products Inc 1315 Storm Parkway Torrance CA 90501 Toll Free 800 421 5830 Phone 310 539 5221 Fax 310 539 5158 www mkdiamond com...