MK Diamond MK1070 - Manual (Page 12)

Sawing Operations
rip cutting
general cutting
guidelines
Rip cutting is the term used to describe cutting the material flat on the
conveyor table, either on the square or the diagonal. When cutting the
material on the square, position the rip guide to the desired cutting
dimension, and tighten the thumb screw to secure it in place. Firmly hold
the material against the conveyor table back stop and the rip guide while
cutting. When cutting diagonally, position the material using the conveyor
table back stop and the optional dual 45° flat angle guide. For cutting
materials at other angles, use the 0-90° protractor to align the material
to the desired angle.
Do not attempt to cut pieces too small to hold by hand outside the blade
guard. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause a
hand to move into the blade.
When cutting a large piece of material, make sure it is fully supported.
Hold workpiece firmly against conveyor table, back stop and guide. Only
feed the material fast enough for the blade to cut. DO NOT FORCE.
square cut
diagonal cut
• Match blade specification with the material being cut, following the
manufacturer’s recommendation.
• Before mounting the blade on the saw, inspect the arbor shaft, flanges
and the blade for damage and uneven wear
• Inspect the diamond blade for damage periodically during use for fatigue
cracks and segment damage.
• Be sure that the arbor hole diameter of the blade matches the blade
shaft diameter.
• Be sure that the direction of rotation arrow on the blade is oriented
properly, and that the blade shaft nut is securely tightened with the
wrenches provided.
• Check for continuous flow of water to both sides of the blade before
cutting.
• Never operate any saw without safety guards in place.
• Do not force the blade into the the material: allow the blade to cut all
it’s own speed.
• Do not cut dry with blades designed for wet cutting.
• Do not make long continuous cuts with dry cutting blades: allow the
blade to cool by turning in the air every few minutes.
• Do not exceed the blades safe operating speed.
• Do not operate the saw with a blade diameter larger than the saws
capacity.
• Do not cut or grind with the side of the blade, or cut a curve or a radius.
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