MK-101 TYPE BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE The Movable Cutting Table of the MK-101 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:
Combination Square (Square) 1/2-inch Wrench or 12-inch or Greater MK Triple Hole Box Wrench and MK Open End Wrench
Preparation: Disconnect Saw Inspect Frame Inspect Cutting Head
Remove Pan Inspect Cutting Table (A) (B) (C) Remove Tile Saw Remove Water Pan Inspect Tile Saw from Power Source for damage
Inspect Blade
Turn Counter- clockwise to Loosen (D) (E) Inspect Diamond Blade Loosen front and rear for damage Guide Bar Retaining Bolts
MK-101 Type Blade Alignment Revision 12/00, Effective Date: December 04, 2000 Page-1 MK-101 TYPE BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE Horizontal Rough Alignment: The Horizontal alignment will ensure that straight cuts (or Rip Cuts) are made. Adjust Cutting Center Blade Head to Cut Depth In Cutting Groove of Approx _”
(A) (B) Position Cutting Head Move Guide Bar until Blade is to normal Cut Depth centered in Cutting Groove Horizontal Final Alignment: Position Movable Place Square Front of Cutting Table to Front Against Square Ruler/Stop
Ruler/Stop Blade (A) (B) (C) Pull Movable Cutting Table Position Square flat on Movable Position front of Square to front of Tile Saw Cutting Table against Ruler/Stop against Blade
Guide Bar End of Square End of Square Blade Open End End of Square Flush with Blade Wrench Flush with Blade
Open End Wrench
Adjusting Bracket Guide Bar (D) (E) (F) Move Guide Bar using Adjusting Position end of Square Move Guide Bar using Adjusting Bracket until Square rests against Blade Bracket until Square rests evenly across Blade evenly across Blade Horizontal Alignment Verification: Set Square Off Blade
Verify Gap Even Re-verify Gap Along Length Move Cutting Turn Clockwise Even Along Move Cutting of Square Table to Tighten Length of Square Table (A) (B) (C) Move the Cutting Table back and Tighten Guide Bar Move the Cutting Table back and forth to verify Blade is even Retaining Bolts forth to re-verify Blade is even across all points of Square across all points of Square
MK-101 Type Blade Alignment Revision 12/00, Effective Date: December 04, 2000 Page-2 MK-101 TYPE BLADE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE 90º Alignment Verification: 90º-alignment verification ensures the blade cuts tile straight up and down and not at an angle.
NOTES: If the blade is misaligned following 90º-alignment verification, return the saw to MK Diamond for repair. The Diamond Blade must be removed and reinstalled when removing the Blade Guard. Blade Guard Rotate Counter- Diamond Blade Square No Gaps between clockwise to Loosen Blade and Square
Blade Guard Retaining Nut Movable Cutting Table (A) (B) (C) Remove Blade Guard Position Square on Movable Verify the Diamond Cutting Table against Blade is Square to the the Diamond Blade Movable Cutting Table
1/2-inch Rotate Counter- 1/2-inch Rotate Clockwise Wrench clockwise to Loosen Wrench to Tighten
Wheel Assembly Direction of Wheel Wheel Assembly Retaining Bolts Movement Assembly Retaining Bolts (D) (E) (F) If not Square, loosen Movable Move Wheel Assembly After Squaring, Tighten Movable Cutting Table Wheel Assembly up or down to Square the Cutting Table Wheel Assembly to adjust Movable Cutting Table
No Gaps between Blade and Square
(G) Re-verify the Diamond Blade is Square to the Movable Cutting Table
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