MK Diamond MK-145 220 Volt - Manual (Page 23)

MK Diamond Products Inc. Customer Service Department (800) 421-5830
MK-145 Revision 09/04, Effective date – September 23, 2004 Page 23
MAINTENANCE and TROUBLESHOOTING:
MAINTENANCE:
Blade Dressing:
Like most cutting instruments, a diamond blade performs best when it is dressed. Over
time and use, diamonds on the outer edge will become smoothed or “glazed” over. This
will reduce grinding efficiency and may cause the blade to “wander” or bend giving the
illusion of an alignment problem. When this occurs, the blade will need to be dressed. The
diamond blade can be dressed using the MK Dressing Stick (part number 152792) and by
following the steps below.
STEP ACTION
1. Set Up for Operation
a) Setup the MK-145 for operation (as described in
the THEORY, SETUP, ADJUSTMENT AND
OPERATION section)
2. Position Adjustable Cutting Guide
a) Loosen the two (2) Retaining Knobs
b) Position the Adjustable Cutting Guide to cut a
length of 1/16-inch
c) Retighten the Retaining Knobs
3. Set Dressing Stick
a) Place the Dressing Stick on the Cutting Table
against the Adjustable Cutting Guide
4. Set the Blade Guard
a) Set Blade Guard above the top of the Dressing
Stick
5. Turn on the MK-145
a) Turn on the MK-145
b) Verify Cooling Water Flow around Blade Guard
6. Sharpening the Blade
a) Feed the Dressing Stick into the Diamond Blade
with a steady even pressure (forcing the tile will
cause the blade to slow which could cause
motor overheating)
7. Cutting Complete
a) Turn saw off when cutting is complete
Measuring Arrow
Aligned with Ruler
Set Up for
Operation
Off Position
Position
Dressing Stick
Set Blade Guard
On Position
Feed Slowly