MacAllister MTC500, Manual

Page 1: ...Original Instructions_MNL_MTC500_GB_V01_180102 MTC500 500W Tile Cutter EAN 3663602797906 WARNING Read the instructions before using the product EN ...

Page 2: ...shooting Recycling and disposal Guarantee EC declaration of conformity 22 02 03 05 12 Getting started Your product Technical and legal information Before you start These instructions are for your safety Please read through them thoroughly before use and retain them for future reference Let s get started EN ...

Page 3: ...e 5 Scale 6 Lower protective guard 7 On Off switch 8 Locking knob for parallel cutting guide 9 Water reservoir plug 10 Base foot 11 Plug cable 12 Parallel cutting guide 13 Mitre cutting guide 14 Locking knob for mitre cutting guide 15 Cutting disc 16 Metal bracket 17 Locking knob for upper protective guard 3 2 5 6 1 13 12 15 16 17 14 10 11 9 7 8 4 EN ...

Page 4: ...h the cutting disc 15 and stops workpiece parts and cooling water from being flung out The upper protective guard must always be mounted during the operation and can be lowered to the workpiece Lower protective guard The lower protective guard 6 prevents accidental contact with the cutting disc 15 and stops workpiece parts and cooling water from being flung out The lower cutting disc cover must al...

Page 5: ...mains supply voltage is the same as your tool rating plate voltage The following information applies to professional users only but is good practice for all users ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNING FOR CONSTRUCTION DUST The updated Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1st October 2012 now also targets to reduce the risks associated with silica wood and gypsum dusts Construction workers are...

Page 6: ...ork altogether e g using a nail gun to direct fasten cable trays instead of drilling holes first Please always work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that specially designed to filter out microscopic particles and use the dust extraction facility at all time For more information please see the HSE website http www hse gov uk construction or http www hse gov uk pubns cis69 pdf...

Page 7: ...e tool and ensuring it is sharp and in good condition The tightness of the grip on the handles And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these instructions While working with this power tool hand arm vibrations occur Adopt the correct working practices in order to reduce the exposure to vibration This tool may cause hand arm vibration syndrome if its use is not adequately managed Wa...

Page 8: ...ry protection Use only non fragmented discs WARNING To ensure safe operation when using your Tile Cutter make sure you follow basic safety principles to reduce risk of personal injury electric shock and fire Please read the following instructions prior to operating this product and keep for future use Caution Warning Caution risk of cutting Read the instruction manual Wear gloves The product compl...

Page 9: ... job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended 7 Use the right tool Do not force small tools to do the job of a heavy duty tool Do not use tools for purposes not intended for example do not use circular saws to cut tree limbs or logs 8 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery they can be caught in moving parts Non skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Wear ...

Page 10: ...Do not operate tool when you are tired 20 Check damaged parts Before further use of the tool it should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly ...

Page 11: ...en necessary this could include hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust wear gloves when handling diamond discs and rough material Never use blades on this machine Use only diamond discs for which the maximum possible speed is not less than the maximum spindle speed of the tool and the material to be cut ...

Page 12: ... missing or show damage do not use the product but contact your dealer Using an incomplete or damaged product represents a hazard to people and property Ensure that you have all the accessories and tools needed for assembly and operation This also includes suitable personal protective equipment You will need items not supplied Phillips screwdriver items supplied Straight disc spanner 1 pc Angle di...

Page 13: ...ge Be sure to observe the rotational direction of the cutting disc when fitting Be sure to observe the free wheeling of the cutting disc when fitting NOTE When fitting make sure that the cutting disc is placed correctly on the inner flange The inner flange can be moved freely on the motor shaft and has a section for holding the internal hole of the cutting disc The hole of the outer flange is not ...

Page 14: ...rbor nut 21 clockwise using angle disc spanner 20 Re attach the lower protective guard 6 and tighten screw 19 Replace the 45 vertical fence 1 Attach the anlge disc spanner 20 supplied to the arbor nut 21 Lock motor shaft 22 to prevent turning using straigth disc spanner 23 supplied Turn the arbor nut 21 anti clockwise Remove the arbor nut 21 and outer flange 24 14 MTC500 by MacAllister Before you ...

Page 15: ... in the housing from below Ensuring the L section is facing forwards Attach the metal bracket 16 to the screw 26 and washer 27 Gently tighten the screw 26 with a Phillips screwdriver not supplied Align metal bracket 16 with the cutting disc 15 Tighten the screw 26 with a Phillips screwdriver not supplied Replace the 45 vertical fence 1 WARNING Product damage The metal bracket must always be aligne...

Page 16: ...hed towards the cutting disc Unplug the tile cutter from the mains supply Push the upper protective guard 3 onto the metal bracket 16 Push socket head bolt 28 through upper protective guard 3 and metal bracket 16 Push the flat washer 29 onto socket head bolt 28 Screw and tighten locking knob 17 onto socket head bolt 28 Cover the cutting disc with the upper protective guard 3 Ensure that upper prot...

Page 17: ...s supply Open the locking knobs 8 for parallel cutting guide Position the parallel cutting guide 12 on the rail 30 Push down the locking knobs 8 Adjusting the parallel cutting guide Open the locking knobs 8 for parallel cutting guide Push the parallel cutting guide 12 to the desired distance Push down the locking knobs 8 30 8 8 8 8 12 12 30 EN ...

Page 18: ...g guide is mounted Place mitre cutting guide 13 on parallel cutting guide 12 Loosen locking knob 14 Set mitre cutting guide 13 at desired angle Tighten locking knob 14 NOTE The 45 vertical fence can be set to a desired angle 0 45 Setting product for bevel cuts Raise the 45 vertical fence 1 approx 45 Fold out the holder 31 and position in the locator 32 Ensure that the 45 vertical fence 1 is correc...

Page 19: ...ooling water out of the product on completion of the work Refer to Replacing the cooling water section 19 Before you start MTC500 by MacAllister Getting started Filling the product with water Unplug the tile cutter from the mains supply Raise the 45 vertical fence approx 45 and remove Insert the water reservoir plug 9 into the drain opening Fill the tank with water only until water can drain from ...

Page 20: ...fects or errors are found Ensure that any defective parts are replaced before the product is used again MTC500 by MacAllister Before you start Getting started 20 Check before starting Check the safe condition of the product before plugging the power cable Check whether there are any visible defects or faults Check whether all parts of the product are firmly attached Check that the safety devices a...

Page 21: ...e that the voltage of the mains supply is the same as indicated on the rating plate This product is designed to operate on 220 240V 50Hz Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage This appliance must be earthed If in doubt please consult a qualified electrician The mains supply shall be fed via a 10A fuse min This machine must be supplied through a residual current device RCD EN ...

Page 22: ...22 MTC500 by MacAllister In more detail 23 27 33 34 35 36 Product functions Care and maintenance Trouble shooting Recycling and disposal Guarantee EC declaration of conformity In more detail EN ...

Page 23: ... the product NOTE Product damage The product is not suitable for cutting materials such as marble fine stoneware and granite Tile floor made up of these materials must not be cut NOTE Product damage Wait until the cutting disc has reached its maximum speed before commencing work NOTE Product damage Before commencing work check there is sufficient cooling water in the product NOTE In the case of co...

Page 24: ... machine immediately if there is undue vibration or some other fault If this situation continues check the machine to find the origin of the fault Intended use This tile cutter shall be used only to cut tiles to a required size or shape It shall not be used to cut inflammable explosive or toxic materials This product should not be used on other materials or those harmful to health Other uses for t...

Page 25: ...allel cutting guide 12 to the desired width Use the locking knob to loosen or adjust the guide Position the tile firmly against the parallel cutting guide 12 and pass through the cutting disc in a smooth action Hold the edges of the tile and press down firmly to prevent the tile lifting during the cut 7 12 EN ...

Page 26: ...efore Internal or external bevel cuts can be made by turning the tile face up or down internal eg wall corner external eg window reveal Making a mitre or diagonal cut Follow the same procedure for a straight cut but use the mitre cutting guide 13 in conjunction with the parallel cutting guide 12 The mitre cutting guide 13 simply clips onto the parallel cutting guide 12 Make sure that the tile is h...

Page 27: ... dirt deposits General cleaning Careful handling and regular cleaning ensure that the product remains functional and efficient for a long time Remove any dirt using a brush Wipe down the product with a slightly damp cloth Keep ventilation slots clean and free of dust Keep the product clean Remove debris from it after each use and before storage Regular and proper cleaning will help ensure safe use...

Page 28: ...28 MTC500 by MacAllister Care and maintenance In more detail Raise the 45 vertical fence 1 approx 45 and remove Place a suitable collector below the product s drain opening Remove water reservoir plug 9 and drain off all the dirty cooling water Filling the product with water Refer to Filling the product with water section on Page 19 20 Replacing the cutting disc Removing the cutting disc Raise the...

Page 29: ...ng the cutting disc section on Page 13 14 19 6 Attach the anlge disc spanner 20 supplied to the arbor nut 21 Lock motor shaft 22 to prevent turning using straigth disc spanner 23 supplied Turn the arbor nut 21 anti clockwise Remove the arbor nut 21 outer flange 24 and cutting disc 15 Thoroughly clean outer flange inner flange and motor shaft 20 22 20 24 24 21 15 23 22 15 EN ...

Page 30: ...he wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green yellow must be connected to the terminal which is marked with E or The wire wh...

Page 31: ... to have it checked and repaired Apart from diamond discs there are no other user serviceable parts inside this tile cutter Refer to qualified service personnel if internal maintenance is required Any worn or damaged parts should be replaced immediately by qualified personnel Keep discs in good condition Poor condition or worn discs can increase the noise level emitted If the supply cable is damag...

Page 32: ... a suitable cloth to protect it against dust Dismantle any components that protrude from the product Use the original packaging to ship whenever possible Protect the product from any heavy impact or strong vibrations which may occur during transportation in vehicles Secure the product to prevent it from slipping or falling over Transport EN ...

Page 33: ...oblem can be solved quickly Trouble shooting Problem Possible cause Solution 1 Motor not running 1 No mains voltage 1 Check cable plug socket and fuse 2 Motor runs cutting disc remains still when subject to load 2 Flange nut loose 2 Check the flange is seated correctly and tighten if necessary 3 Cutting disc runs irregularly vibrates 3 1 Cutting disc warped 3 2 Cutting disc fitted incorrectly 3 1 ...

Page 34: ...g and disposal In more detail Recycling and disposal Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your Local Authority or local store for recycling advice EN ...

Page 35: ...ed by or resulting from Normal wear and tear Overload misuse or neglect Repairs attempted by anyone other than an authorised agent Cosmetic damage Damage caused by foreign objects substances or accidents Accidental damage or modification Failure to follow manufacturer s guidelines Loss of use of the goods This guarantee is limited to parts recognised as defective It does not in any case cover anci...

Page 36: ...strictions of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2012 19 EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Regulation EC No 1907 2006 concerning the Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals REACH Standards and technical specifications referred to EN 61029 1 2009 A11 2010 EN 55014 1 2006 A1 2009 A2 2011 EN 55014 2 2015 EN 61000 3...

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