IQ Power tools iQTS244, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...stand the instructions before using the machine Manuel de l opérateur Veuillez lire attentivement le manuel d utilisation et assurez vous de bien comprendre les instructions avant d utiliser la machine Manual del operador Lea atentamente el manual del operador y asegúrese de entender las instrucciones antes de utilizar la máquina ...

Page 2: ...M iQTS244 001 0M0217 ...

Page 3: ...l Safety Work Area Safety Machine Use And Care Starting And Stopping Starting The Machine Stopping The Machine Vacuum Only Laser Switch Transport And Storage Operating Basic Working Techniques General Maintenance Daily Maintenance Vacuum And Filter Maintence Cleaning The Filter Changing The Filter Replacing The Carbon Brushes Changing The Louvers Adjustments Adjusting The Top Slot Adjusting And Sq...

Page 4: ...e graded in three levels Used if there is a risk of serious injury or death for the operator or damage to the surroundings if the instructions in the manual are not followed Used if there is a risk of injury to the operator or damage to the surroundings if the instructions in the manual are not followed Used if there is a risk of damage to materials or the machine if the instructions in the manual...

Page 5: ...ade guard Risk of injury due to accidental starting Do not use in an area where children may be present Unused tile saw may cause personal injury Remove this tile saw blade when using other accessories Always use manufacturer s approved cutting wheels Replace damaged cutting wheel before operating Use tool only with smooth edge cutting wheels free of openings and grooves KEY SYMBOLS SAFETY RULES 1...

Page 6: ... to contain long hair 11 ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses SAFETY RULES 12 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool 13 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all tim...

Page 7: ...ely Supervisors and operators must have read and understood the Operator s Manual They must be aware of The machine s safety instructions The machine s range of applications and limitations How the machine is to be used and maintained Local regulations could restrict the use of this machine Find out what regulations are applicable where you work before you start using the machine INTRODUCTION The ...

Page 8: ...Table Lock Knob 6 Rolling Table Lock Knob 7 Cutting Guide 8 Rolling Table 9 Blade 10 Blade Guard Knob 11 Handle 12 Power Switch 13 Laser Switch 14 Vacuum Only Switch 15 Blade Guard 16 Dust Guard Retainer Knob 17 Dust Guard 18 Extension Table 19 Cyclones 20 Filter Spin Knob 21 Filter Cover 22 Wheels 23 Dust Tray Front 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 12 10 11 16 17 18 15 22 21 20 19 23 ...

Page 9: ...Vacuum Motor Power Supply 26 Vacuum Motor Power Cord 27 Support Arm 28 Lock Down Knob 29 Depth Adjustment Knob 30 Blade Shaft Lock Button 31 Saw Motor Side 32 Power Cord 33 Power Cord Storage 34 8mm Allen Wrench 35 Blade Wrench Back and Side 36 Top Slot Back 3 2 27 26 25 30 29 28 31 24 34 35 33 32 36 ...

Page 10: ...st guard should be inspected periodically for damage The dust guard should move freely sliding up and over cutting material MACHINE S SAFETY EQUIPMENT SAW POWER SWITCH The power switch O should be used to start and stop the machine CHECKING THE SAW POWER SWITCH The saw power switch starts the saw motor and vacuum motor simultaneously To start the saw motor press the POWER switch or on symbol To st...

Page 11: ...ombination Blade with Q Drive Arbor hole that is engineered to cut a variety of material such as porcelain marble granite ceramic and stone A 10 Dry Cutting Hard Material Blade is also available for the iQTS244 with Q Drive Arbor hole A 10 Dry Cutting Soft Material Blade is also available for the iQTS244 with Q Drive Arbor hole Blade selection should be made according to the material being cut ask...

Page 12: ...NG THE SUPPORT ARM Remove the support arm saw motor head from box and packaging Install the support arm onto the left rear support arm mounting surface by lining up the pins Install the 4 Allen screws Tighten all 4 screws finger tight Securely tighten the 4 Allen screws with supplied Allen wrench CONNECTING THE VACUUM MOTOR POWER The vacuum power supply cable from the support arm needs to be route...

Page 13: ... installed or removed Holding the table in front of you on the left side of the table line the 1st notch wheel roller with the guide rail Push the table along the guide rail until their 2nd and 3rd notch wheel rollers are on the guide rail Put the remove table lock lever in the up position The remove table lock lever should remain in the up position for normal operation The remove table lock lever...

Page 14: ...tilting back exposing blade shaft nut and flange washer Remove the blade shaft nut and outside flange washer Note the Q Drive shaped blade shaft The IQTS244 must be used with the specially designed 10 dry cutting blade with Q Drive Arbor hole Note Q Drive Arbor hole with the included bushing also fits a standard 5 8 round blade shaft for versatility Also the Q Drive Arbor hole shape without bushin...

Page 15: ...side blade guard and secure by tightening guard knob INSTALLING THE DUST GUARD Note Blade should be installed before installing dust guard While pushing down on the cutting head handle loosen the depth adjustment knob and pull out on the lock down knob Allow the cutting head to move to the full up position With the dust guard retainer knob fully extended line up dust guard track to shoulder screws...

Page 16: ... of the machine The owner is responsible for ensuring that the operators receive training The machine must be kept clean Signs and stickers must be fully legible Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the machine to use or service it Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensuring that they have read and understood the contents of the operator s manual Ne...

Page 17: ...ecting the machine to a power source WARNING WHEN CLEANING THE MACHINE MAKE SURE TO AVOID WATER ENTERING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND THE MOTOR UNIT WATER CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE OR SHORT CIRCUIT Do not modify the plug If it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Make sure local regulations and ordinances are followed EXTENSION CORDS AND CABLES The m...

Page 18: ...per footing and balance at all times Never stand on the machine SAFETY Stand upright Keep distance between your face and the cutting blade Place both hands on the work piece as far away from the cutting blade as possible If plunge function is used place one hand on the cutting handle MACHINE USE AND CARE This machine is designed and intended for cutting tile and stone All other use is improper Exp...

Page 19: ...R switch or on symbol To turn off the laser light guide press the LASER switch O or off symbol WARNING PLEASE READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL CAREFULLY AND MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE WARNING MAKE SURE CUTTING BLADE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR TRANSPORTING Transport and storage GENERAL Stop the motor and disconnect the power cable...

Page 20: ...ERSONS IN THE VICINITY Accessories can be purchased from your local iQ Power Tools dealer Call 888 274 7744 or visit www iqpowertools com to find a dealer near you Maintenance GENERAL To prevent accidental starting the steps described in this chapter must be performed with the motor off and the power cable removed from the socket if not otherwise stated Wear personal protective equipment See instr...

Page 21: ...ate for the full work day or 500 lineal feet of cutting before cleaning filter or emptying dust tray CLEANING THE FILTER AND EMPTYING DUST TRAY Spin filter three times after 500 L F of cutting or at the end of each day Spin filter before emptying dust collection tray Empty dust collection tray after 500 L F of cutting or at the end of each day before transport Rotate dust tray release lever to the...

Page 22: ...tab out B of filter cleaning tab bracket Slide new filter cleaning tab into filter cleaning tab bracket Install new filter into filter housing Rotate filter slightly as it is inserted over filter spindle Install filter cover and screws Install filter spin knob VACUUM AND FILTER MAINTENANCE WARNING WHILEDOINGMAINTENANCEONTHIS MACHINETHEREISAPOTENTIAL EXPOSURETODUSTWHICHMAYCONTAINHAZARDOUS MATERIAL ...

Page 23: ...ated on the front and back side of the motor Untighten carbon brush retainer cap with standard screwdriver Remove carbon brush retainer cap Remove carbon brush INSPECTING AND REPLACING THE CARBON BRUSHES Inspect carbon brush and replaced it necessary Install carbon brush making sure to align tabs into slots Tighten carbon brush retainer cap to secure 10 3 WARNING MAKE SURE CUTTING BLADE COMES TO A...

Page 24: ...To change the louvers remove the table and set it on a secure surface with the wheels up Each section of plastic louver has a loop retainer that slips over a tab on the table louvers With light pressure lift up plastic loop and push down to release Repeat this process at each end of each louver REPLACING THE LOUVERS Start with the back plastic louver With the table right side up line the plastic l...

Page 25: ...ing or rubbing during table motion If they are rubbing adjustment is necessary ADJUSTMENTS NOTICE PROPER GAP BETWEEN THE TOP SLOT IN ROLLING TABLE LOUVERS IS CRITICAL TO MAINTAIN VACUUM AND GOOD DUST COLLECTION 11 1 ADJUSTING THE ROLLING TABLE UPPER ROLLER With Allen wrench secure axle cam screw V loosen axle nut W With Allen wrench turn axle cam screw till there is a slight resistance when rotati...

Page 26: ...A through the full motion of the rolling table front to back When the guide rail is in correct position tighten the six rail mounting screws X ADJUSTMENTS 11 2 ADJUSTING AND SQUARING THE ROLLING TABLE Note The rolling table is set squared to the cutting head at the factory and is certified to be within an industry leading standard of 0 015 or 1 64 Adjustment will only need to be performed after ex...

Page 27: ...ort handle A while pushing X Stand down B until lower cross bar of saw tube frame engages with X Stand lock pin 1 2 Lower the transport handle by pulling transport handle lock pin A then pushing down on transport handle B With X Stand attached lifting the machine to its upright operating position As shown below with left foot placed near cutting head A with left hand lift on cutting head handle wh...

Page 28: ...GE OR PERSONAL INJURY REMOVING THE X STAND Removing the optional X Stand With your right hand on transport handle C and left hand on cutting head handle B rotate the machine back Note Before lowering allow approximately 4 ft 1 5 m to behind the machine to rotate the machine down to the floor Guide machine back to rest softly on the floor 1 2 X STAND 12 2 C B ...

Page 29: ...machine Machine can now be tipped forward onto the wheels for easy transport Raise the transport handle by pulling transport handle lock pin A then pulling up on transport handle B With slight pressure against transport handle A with tip of left foot pushed down on X Stand lock pin knob B then pull up with right hand C 3 4 5 6 X STAND 12 3 A B A B C B CLOSE UP B A ...

Page 30: ...ncorrect cutting wheel for work being done 4 Change the cutting wheel TROUBLE CUTTINGWHEELDOESNOTCOMEUPTOSPEED WHAT S WRONG WHAT TO DO 1 Extension cord too small of a wire gauge or too long 1 Replace with adequate size cord 2 Arbor loose 2 Tighten arbor 3 Low house voltage 3 Contact your electric company TROUBLE MACHINEVIBRATESEXCESSIVELY WHAT S WRONG WHAT TO DO 1 Saw not mounted securely to stand...

Page 31: ...SIONS WEIGHT LB KG 93 42 SHIPPING WEIGHT LB KG 110 50 SIZE LXWXH INCH MM 34X27X28 864X685X711 SHIPPING DIMENSIONS LX W X H INCH MM 42X24X22 1085X610X560 VACUUM MOTOR VOLTAGE 120 FREQUENCY HZ 60 POWER HP KW 80 60 CFM 150 TECHNICAL DATA ELECTRICAL 25FT 50FT 100FT 150FT AWG AWG AWG AWG 12 10 NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED VOLTS 120v VOLTS 120v VOLTS 120v VOLTS 120v 14 1 TABLE A AMPERAGE RATING VOLTS...

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Page 34: ...ransportation related costs or expenses in connection with any defective products replacements or components that are returned to iQ Power Tools facility or any authorized repair station WARRANTY Parts and labor needed to maintain products and the replacement of components due to normal wear and tear are the purchaser s responsibility and are not covered by this Warranty All products or components...

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