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SAFETY
NEVER allow any person to operate machine without adequate
instruction.
ENSURE all operators read, understand and follow the operating
instructions.
SERIOUS INJURY may result from improper or careless use of this
machine.
WARNING! Serious injury or blade damage may result from
improper use of a diamond blade.
ALWAYS make sure the operator is stable and on level ground
before attempting to use the foot pedal. By using the foot pedal the
operator has to raise a foot off the ground when cutting and this is
not recommended as this will affect the balance of the operator.
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS !
THE RISK OF SERIOUS OR LETHAL INJURY FROM
ELECTRICAL SHOCK may arise from the combination of electricity
and moisture. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS may be high due to the
careless use of equipment and extension leads.
USE AN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY EQUIPPED WITH A RESIDUAL
CURRENT DEVICE (RCD) for protection against electrocution.
ARCD is an electronic protection device that is available for
connection between the power source and the equipment. It is
designed to monitor the balance of the current flow in the active
and neutral wires of the plugged-in equipment and immediately
trips before a fatal amount of power can pass through the operator.
The RCD can be permanently wired at the supply switchboard
or inserted as a removable plug-in device in the electric cable, in
which case it should be located as close to the supply as possible
with the RCD located before any extension leads
INSPECT electrical leads, plugs and sockets regularly for damage.
DO NOT operate the machine using coiled or tangled extension
leads. ENSURE that repairs to the electric motor and wiring are
carried out immediately by QUALIFIED personnel.
DO NOT hose or drain the water from the machine while the
electrical supply is connected.
MECHANICAL HAZARDS !
DO NOT operate the machine unless all protective guards are
in place. ENSURE that the motor operation switch is in the OFF
position and the power lead is unplugged before removing or
refitting the diamond blade or making adjustments to the vee belt
tension.
KEEP hands and feet clear of rotating and moving parts as they
will cause injury if contacted. ENSURE both the machine and the
operator are stable by setting up on level terrain and the machine
will not move or fall while in operation or unattended.
DO NOT leave the machine in operation while it is unattended.
ONLY use a diamond impregnated saw blade. Never use abrasive
or woodworking blades. ALWAYS support the material to be cut on
the table. Never hold the work to be cut by hand alone.
ENSURE that the ribbed mat is fixed to the table at all times as it
provides a non skid surface to support the work.
ENSURE that the rubber splash apron is fitted at all times as it
functions to keep water spray off the motor. DO NOT allow waste
water to accumulate under foot. ENSURE that the nut securing the
blade flange is locked tight (left-hand thread on shaft and nut).
BEFORE mounting the blade ensure that the correct blade flanges
are fitted to the machine and the blade and flange faces are clean,
flat, free from warping and grit. ENSURE that the mounting hole in
the blade matches the diameter of the machine spindle and that the
blade does not rattle or wobble.
CHECK that the blade is clear of the material to be cut before
starting the machine. DO NOT stand in line with the blade when
starting the machine. KEEP bystanders and animals clear of the
work area. ENSURE that the material to be cut will remain stable
and will not move or fall while cutting.
NOISE
EXCESSIVE NOISE can lead to temporary or permanent loss of
hearing.
WEAR an approved hearing protection device to limit noise
exposure as required by Occupational Health and Safety
regulations. Noise levels in excess of 85dB(A) may be produced by
diamond cutting blades.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Always wear approved hearing protection, safety glasses, face &
head protection, and respirators.
Protective clothing & footwear may also be necessary.
OPERATION
To set up the legs, open them fully and make sure they are
stable and on level terrain. Using the lifting handles provided on
the machine, along with correct lifting techniques, two people of
appropriate strength can then position the unit onto the legs. Place
the rubber stoppers mounted on the underside of the tray into the
sockets provided on the legs.
When the town water supply is available the water supply can be
connected to the water connector. This will ensure an adequate
supply of clean water.
When the optional water pump is in use fill the tray with water to
a depth of approximately 50 mm. Keep the water supply clean by
draining and refilling the tray regularly.
Remove sediment when it covers the bottom of the tray by more
than 10 - 15 mm. Check that the table rollers are aligned on the
tray and that the table moves freely. Check the blade depth stop to
ensure that the table does not collide with the blade. The operator
should stand with feet apart facing the machine.
Ensure that the material to be cut is resting securely on the table
and is placed against the backstop.
Before starting the motor make sure either the town water supply
is connected or the tray is filled and the water pump is ready. Open
the water stop cock before commencing cutting.
When an extension lead is used, select the shortest length and
heaviest conductor size available to minimise voltage drop and
prevent motor “burn out”. Start the electric motor by turning the
switch mounted on the front of the motor to ON.
ALWAYS maintain good footing so that you do not slip and loose
control when starting or operating the machine.
Apply light steady pressure to feed the work past the blade.
Excessive force should not be used. The most efficient cutting
method is to use several shallow cuts (not one deep cut).
Check the water flow rate regularly to ensure that the town supply
has not been interrupted or the tray supply has not become choked
with sediment.
Wet cutting diamond blades must be kept cooled whilst cutting.
Water keeps the blade cool, removes cuttings and keeps dust
down.
Ensure that there is an adequate flow of water onto both sides of
the blade. If too little water is supplied to the cutting area steam
may be seen rising. A continuous flow of water is critical to ensure
that no blade damage occurs whilst cutting. A blade that is used for
even a brief time dry may be damaged or destroyed.
Locate the work so that when the cut is completed the cut surfaces
do not bend and foul the sides of the blade.
