MK Diamond MK-2005G - Manual (Page 19)

MK-2005G Revision 12/00, Effective Date December 26, 2000 Page 19
SETUP, STARTUP, ADJUSTMENT, OPERATION and SHUTDOWN
ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION:
NOTE: 1. Step Cutting is the preferred cutting method for all cuts.
2. When cutting hard material Step Cutting should always be used.
3. Step Cutting will extend the life of the Diamond Blade.
1. Step Cuts:
A Step Cut is performed when a series of small cuts of increasing depth are used to complete a single cut.
Step Cuts are used for large objects or for hard objects such as Firebrick and Pavers.
DO NOT FORCE TOOL, it will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Note: Skip steps C and D, if cutting dry.
(B)
Position the masonry piece
(A)
Set the Adjustable Cutting Guide
(F)
Setup to Cut
(E)
Move the Throttle Lever to
adjust blade speed (faster blade
speed for smoother cuts)
(D)
Verify cooling flow exists on
both sides of the blade
(C)
Open the Cooling Flow Control
Valve and adjust flow
(I)
Repeat steps G and H until
cutting is complete
(H)
Step Cut "Pull" stroke
(G)
Step Cut "Push" stroke
Set Edge of Cutting
Guide to Desired Cut
Length on Ruler/Stop
Set against Adjustable
Cutting Guide and
Ruler/Stop
Ruler Markings
Adjustable
Cutting Guide
Ruler/Stop
Direction of
Movement
Direction of
Movement
Push Direction
Lower Cutting
Head 1/4 -1/2
Inch During
Push Stroke
Lower Cutting
Head Additional
1/4 -1/2 Inch During
Pull Stroke
Repeat “Push”
and “Pull” Strokes
Until Cut Complete
Cooling Flow
Points Throttle Lever
Hold Work
in Position
Pull Direction
Ruler/Stop Control Valve