MK Diamond MK-2000 - Manual (Page 10)

MK-2000 Revision 03/05, Effective Date March 21, 2005 Page 10
SAFETY
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
The MK-2000 is a versatile Brick Saw. Operated and used according to this manual, the MK-2000 will
provide years of dependable service.
General Description:
The MK-2000 Brick Saw is engineered as a portable brick saw powered by either a 1-1/2 or 2 horsepower
electric motor. The saw is capable of cutting masonry up to five (5) inches (127 mm) in height, thirty-one (31)
inches (79mm) in length and twenty-three (23) inches (58mm) in width in a single pass.
Motor Specifications:
Motor specifications for the MK-2000 are listed in Table 2 below. The first column shows the NEW MK-2001
with a motor of 1.5 hp and an RPM of 1725.
Horse Power 1.5 hp 1.5 hp 2.0 hp
Voltage 115v 115 v / 230 v 115 v / 230 v
Overall Amperage 13.4 13.4 a / 6.7 a 16.8 a / 8.4 a
Frequency* 60 60 60
RPM 1725 3450 rpm 3450 rpm
Weight 160 lbs 165 lbs 165 lbs
Table 2
Thermal Overload Protection:
The motor is protected by a thermal overload equipped with a manual reset.
Blade Capacity:
The MK-2000 is designed for use with a 14-inch diameter segmented wet or dry MK Diamond blade with a
.110 to .375 inch cutting width.
Masonry Types:
The MK-2000 can cut a variety of masonry types including, cinder block, slump stone block, wall brick, paver
brick, concrete block and cylinders, roofing tile, marble, granite, decorative rock or almost any other non-
ferrous material.
NOTE:
The MK-2000 is not designed to cut plastic or ferrous (metals) material.
Spring Assisted Cutting Head:
The MK-2000 is designed with a spring-assisted cutting head to allow for easier step cutting. The Cutting
Head can be locked in the down position when cutting smaller pieces.
* The MK-2000 series is also available with a 50hz motor.