Grizzly H3118 User Manual

TILE SAW

MODEL H3118

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COPYRIGHT © JANUARY 2003 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC

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WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi­cals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other
masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work
with approved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

1. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................2

Safety Instructions For Power Tools ................................................................................................2-3

Safety Instructions for Tile Saws..........................................................................................................4

2. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................5

Commentary ........................................................................................................................................5

3. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................6

110V ....................................................................................................................................................6

Grounding ............................................................................................................................................7

Extension Cords ..................................................................................................................................7

4. SET UP ........................................................................................................................................................8

Clean Up ..............................................................................................................................................8

Site Considerations ..............................................................................................................................8

Main Features ......................................................................................................................................9

Assembly ............................................................................................................................................10

Start Up ........................................................................................................................................11-12

Lubrication ..........................................................................................................................................12

5. OPERATION..............................................................................................................................................13

Cut Preparation ..................................................................................................................................13

Cutting ................................................................................................................................................13

45˚ Miter Cutting ................................................................................................................................14

Bevel Cutting ......................................................................................................................................14

6. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................15

General ..............................................................................................................................................15

Blade Changes ..................................................................................................................................16

7. REFERENCE INFO ..................................................................................................................................17

Data Sheet..........................................................................................................................................18

Parts Diagram And List ................................................................................................................19-20

Warranty And Returns ..................................................................................................................22-24

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors should be

kept at a safe distance from work area.

6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with

padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.

7. NEVER FORCE TOOL. It will do the job

better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT force tool or

attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.

1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working

order.

2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to

see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning on.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered

areas and benches invite accidents.

4. NEVER USE IN DANGEROUS ENVI­RONMENT. DO NOT use power tools in

damp or wet locations, or where any flam­mable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep
work area well lighted.

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating This Equipment

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY

result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert

against unsafe practices.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
proper operation of the equipment.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions.
This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level
of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below.
Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substi­tute for proper accident prevention measures.

NOTICE

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9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make

sure your extension cord is in good condi­tion. Conductor size should be in accor­dance with the chart below. The amperage
rating should be listed on the motor or tool
nameplate. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Your extension
cord must also contain a ground wire and
plug pin. Always repair or replace exten­sion cords if they become damaged.

Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT

wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties,
rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may
get caught in moving parts. Non-slip
footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.

11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also

use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

12. SECURE WORK.Use clamps or a vise to hold

work when practical. It’s safer than using your
hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

13. DO NOT OVER-REACH. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times.

14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep

tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubri­cating and changing accessories.

LENGTH

AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft

0-6 16 16 16
7-10 16 16 14
11-12 16 16 14
13-16 14 12 12
17-20 12 12 10
21-30 10 10 No

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the owner’s manual for recom­mended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION­AL STARTING. On machines with magnet-

ic contact starting switches there is a risk of
starting if the machine is bumped or jarred.
Always disconnect from power source
before adjusting or servicing. Make sure
switch is in OFF position before reconnecting.

17. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur-

ther use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, bind­ing of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.

18. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT­TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. DO NOT

leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

19. NEVER OPERATE A MACHINE WHEN
TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Full mental alert-

ness is required at all times when running a
machine.

20. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR
UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPER­ATE THE MACHINE. Make sure any

instructions you give in regards to machine
operation are approved, correct, safe, and
clearly understood.

21. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC­ING DIFFICULTIES performing the intend-

ed operation, stop using the machine! Then
contact our service department or ask a
qualified expert how the operation should
be performed.

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1. Wet Hands: DO NOT touch electrical con-

nections with wet hands.

2. Plug In: All plug and receptacles must be

off the ground and in a dry location.

3. Drip Loop: Always make a drip loop with

the power cord when using the saw

(Figure 4, Page 11).

4. GFCI: Always use a GFCI outlet in the
electrical circuit of the saw (Figure 1, Page

6).

5. Blade Cooling: Ensure that the blade

remains lubricated with water during all
cutting operations.

6. Dry Cutting: Never dry cut with blades

designed for wet cutting.

7. Dust Mask: Always wear a dust mask

when cutting tile.

8. Diamond Blades: DO NOT feed the tile

into the blade faster than the blade can cut.

Safety Instructions For Tile Saws

9. Blade Selection: Match the correct dia-

mond blade to the material being cut.

10. Blade Mounting: Before mounting the

blade, inspect the arbor, arbor nut, and
flanges for damage, wear, or looseness.
Replace any damaged or worn parts.

11. Blade Direction: Check that the direction-

al arrow on the saw blade points in a coun­terclockwise direction as viewed from the
mounting side.

12. Blade Arbor: Ensure the blade arbor hole

size matches the arbor shaft size on the
saw.

13. Blade Guard: DO NOT operate the saw

without the blade guard installed and prop­erly adjusted.

14. Blade Speed: DO NOT exceed the safe

operating speed of the blade.

15. Side Grinding: DO NOT grind tile on the

side of the blade, or make radius or curve
cuts.

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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION

We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model H3118
Tile Saw. The Model H3118 is part of a growing
Grizzly family of fine machinery. When used
according to the guidelines set forth in this man­ual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoy­able operation and proof of Grizzly’s commitment
to customer satisfaction.

Grizzly is also pleased to provide this manual
with the Model H3118. It was written to guide you
through assembly, review safety considerations,
and cover general operating procedures. If you
have any comments regarding this manual,
please write to us at the address below:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

C

/O

Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Commentary

Most importantly, we stand behind our machines.
If you have any service questions or parts
requests, please call or write us at the location
listed below:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
H3118 as supplied when the manual was pre­pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con­tinuous improvement, changes may be made at
any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.
Current Grizzly machine manuals can be viewed
and printed at: www.grizzly.com.

Lack of familiarity with
this manual could
cause serious person­al injury. Become
familiar with the con­tents of this manual,
including all the safety
warnings.

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SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS

110V Operation

Figure 1. NEMA 5-15 plug and

GFCI outlet.

Grounding Prong

GFCI Outlet

Current Carrying Prongs

Amperage Draw

The Model H3118 is wired to operate at 110V and
draws approximately 3.75 amps.

Plug & Outlet Type

The Model H3118 is supplied with a NEMA 5-15
plug. A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
outlet must be used at all times when operating
this saw. Use a GFCI plug adapter between the
saw power cord and a properly grounded outlet if
the outlet is not equipped with a GFCI. See

Figure 1 for a NEMA 5-15 plug and GFCI outlet.

Circuit Breaker Requirements

The relatively small amperage draw from this
machine should not cause problems overloading
most circuit breakers unless other machines are
being used on the same circuit. If other machines
are used on the circuit, make sure the combined
amperage draw is less than the amperage rating
of the circuit breaker.

Your Circuit Capacity

Always check to see if the wires in your circuit are
capable of handling the amperage draw from
your machine. If you are unsure, consult a quali­fied electrician.

If you operate your machine on any circuit that is
already close to its amperage load capacity, it
might blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker.
However, if an unusual amperage draw does not
exist and a power failure still occurs, contact a
qualified electrician or our Service Department.

Serious personal injury could occur if you
connect your machine to the power source
before you have completed the assembly
process. DO NOT connect the machine to
the power source until instructed to do so.

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Grounding Extension Cord

Reduce the risk of elec­trocution by keeping all
connections dry and off
the ground. DO NOT
touch plugs with wet
hands. Failure to follow
these warning could
result in serious injury.

No single list of electrical guidelines can
be comprehensive for all shop environ­ments. Operating this machinery may
require additional electrical upgrades spe­cific to your machine and shop environ­ment. It is your responsibility to make sure
your electrical systems comply with all
local electrical codes and ordinances.

This machine must have a ground prong in
the plug to help ensure that it is grounded.
DO NOT remove ground prong from plug to
fit into a two-pronged outlet! If the plug will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

In the event of an electrical short, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a
path of least resistance to disperse electric cur­rent. This machine is equipped with a power cord
having an equipment-grounding prong. The outlet
must be properly installed and grounded in accor­dance with all local codes and ordinances.

If you find it necessary to use an extension cord
with the Model H3118:

• Make sure the extension cord is weather­resistant and rated for extra-hard usage
(grade W).

• Make sure the extension cord has a ground
wire and plug pin.

• Use at least a 16 gauge extension cord if the
length is 100' long or less.

• Check with your local electrical code for cor­rect extension cord gauge when using lengths
over 100'.