Silverline Tile Cutter 600W - Manual (Page 8)

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Using your tile cutter
Preparation
1. Place the machine on a flat level surface
2. Before you connect the machine to the power supply, ensure that it is
turned off. Press the red ‘Off’ button marked ‘O’ (18)
3. Check that the disc assembly is secure, and properly adjusted (see
Assembling your tile cutter)
4. Ensure the Cutting Disc (8) is correctly screened by the Guard (2)
WARNING: Never operate the tile cutter without the Guard (2) in place
5. Pour water into the Water Tray (13) to a level that ensures the lower
edge of the Cutting Disc (8) is immersed in the water
Adjusting the Guard
1. Adjust the Guard (2) so that it is just above the surface of the tile
2. Loosen the Guard Adjustment Knob (5)
3. Position Guard (2) as needed
4. Retighten the Guard Adjustment Knob (5)
Adjusting the Fence
1. Slacken the two Adjustment Knobs (20) and slide the Fence (19) to the
required position. Use the rulers on the face of the table to align both
sides of the fence
2. Retighten the two Adjustment Knobs (20)
Switching on and off
1. To switch the machine on: Press the green button marked ‘I’ (18)
2. To switch the machine off: Press the red button marked ‘O’ (18)
NOTE: The cutting disc will start turning immediately you press the green
button. When you press the red button the machine will switch off, but the
cutting disc will continue to rotate for a short time. Allow the disc to stop by
itself. Do not attempt to stop the cutting disc by exerting pressure on the
side of the disc.
Cutting
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you make a test cut on scrap
material to check machine settings are correct for the cutting task at hand
• Only use this machine to cut tile, stone, concrete, roof tiles or similar
products.
• Do not stand in line with the Cutting Disc (8) when in use
• Do not attempt to make cuts that exceed the maximum cutting depth of
the disc (34mm)
• Do not start cutting before the machine reaches full speed
• Never attempt to cut extremely small pieces of material
WARNING: Never touch the moving cutting disc
Cutting straight edges
• Place the workpiece against the Fence (19)
• Applying gentle and even pressure to the outside edge of the workpiece,
guide the workpiece into the Cutting Disc (8)
• If the disc does not cut smoothly or evenly, or if you find you need to
apply force to make the cut, check alignment of the Fence (19), Guard (2)
and Guard Support Bracket (3)
NOTE: If cutting remains uneven, or you need to apply force, the most likely
cause will be a worn cutting disc; In such case, replace the cutting disc
(see Maintenance)
Cutting 45º angles
1. Position Mitre Guide (23) on the Table (17) so that the long side is
against the Fence (19)
2. Position the workpiece in the jaws of the Mitre Guide (23)
3. Fix the Fence (19) at the position for the depth of cut required
4. Applying gentle and even pressure to the Mitre Guide (23) and
workpiece, guide the workpiece into the Cutting Disc (8)
Cutting raking angles 0 - 45º
1. Loosen the table Fixing/Adjustment Knobs (20)
2. Tilt the Table (17), using the angle gauges to locate and fix the table at
the angle required
3. Retighten the table Fixing/Adjustment Knobs (20)
4. Check that the Table (17) is securely fixed at the angle required
5. Proceed with cut (as detailed above, in cutting straight edges)
During the work period
• Regularly check that the lower edge of the Cutting Disc (8) is well
below the water level in the cooling Water Tray (13); add more water as
necessary
• Do not perform any design, assembly or construction activities on the
Table (17) while the machine is switched on
• Do not subject the tile cutter to prolonged, uninterrupted periods of use.
After 10 minutes usage, rest the tile cutter for 5 minutes to prevent heat
overload
After use
• Do not leave the work area until the machine has been switched off and
the Cutting Disc (8) has come to a complete standstill
• Unplug the machine
• Empty the Water Tray (13) and rinse clean
• Clean the unit in accordance with cleaning instructions (see Cleaning)
Cleaning
• Use only mild soap and a slightly damp cloth to clean the tile cutter. DO
NOT use petrol, lacquer, paint thinners or similar products
• Never allow liquid inside the tile cutter; never immerse any part of the
tile cutter in liquid
• Keep the tile cutter free from oil and grease
• Regularly clean the ventilation slots
• Regularly remove grindings from the Disc Cover (14) and the guard
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