Kobalt KWS B7-06 User Manual

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AB15125B

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7 IN. BOX

TILE SAW

MODEL #KWS B7-06

Français p. 30
Español p. 60

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Specications ......................................................................................................... 2

Package Contents ............................................................................................................... 3

Hardware Contents.............................................................................................................. 4

Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 5

Preparation ........................................................................................................................ 10

Assembly Instructions........................................................................................................ 11

Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................... 20

Care and Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 27

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 28

Three-Year Warranty ........................................................................................................ 29

Replacement Parts List .................................................................................................... 29

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 120 V, 60 Hz
Motor 6.5 A

No Load Speed 3,450 RPM
Blade 7 in. x 5/8 in. (arbor)
Maximum Depth of Cut 1-1/4 in.
Rip Capacity (tile size) 18 in.
Diagonal Capacity (tile size) 12 in.
Bevel Cut Range 0°, 22.5°, 45°

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

A

B

R

C

D

Q

G

E

F

J

H

I

K

L

P

O

PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

A Locking Lever Assembly 1
B Cord Storage 1
C Miter Gauge 1
D Rip Guide Rail 1
E Blade Guard Assembly 1

F Riving Knife 1
G Overow Drain 1
H Extension Table 1

I Max Water Fill Line 1

J Cutting Wheel 1

K Water Reservoir 1

M

N

PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

L Bevel Table

1

(preassembled to tile saw)

M Arbor Nut Wrench

1

(preassembled to tile saw)

N Arbor Wrench

1

(preassembled to tile saw)

O Water Level Indicator 1

P Rip Guide Scale 1
Q Switch 1
R Tile Saw 1

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HARDWARE CONTENTS

Qty. 1

Qty. 1

Locking Knob Assembly for Blade Guard

Replacement Part #535113006

AA

Lock Nut

Qty. 1

BB

Washer

Qty. 1

CC

Hex Bolt with Knob

Qty. 1

Blade Locking Assembly

Replacement Part #535113013

Riving Knife Assembly
Replacement Part #535113007

DD

Screw

(preassembled to

tile saw (R))

Qty. 2

(preassembled to

EE

Fixing Plate

tile saw (R))

Qty. 1

FF

Arbor Nut

(preassembled

to tile saw (R))

Qty. 1

GG

Inner Washer

(preassembled to

tile saw (R))

HH

Outer Washer

(preassembled to

tile saw (R))

II

Lever

Assembly Knob

Qty. 1

JJ

AAA Batteries

Qty. 2

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate, or install the
product.

This manual contains information that relates to PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and
PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. It is very important to read this manual carefully and
understand it thoroughly before using the product. The symbols listed below are used to indicate this
information.

DANGER

Potential hazard that will result in serious injury or loss of life.

WARNING

Hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Potential hazard that may result in moderate injury or damage to equipment.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

These precautions are intended for the personal safety of the operator and others working with
the operator. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a permanent loss of vision, serious
personal or even fatal injury, property damage and/or tool damage. Please take time to read and
understand them. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your
saw works.

WARNING

To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, DO NOT plug in the saw until you have read and
understood the rules.

BEFORE USE

• For safe handling of this product, the user must have read and understood the instructions for use
before using it for the rst time.

• Observe all safety instructions! If you DO NOT observe the safety instructions you will endanger

yourself and others.

• Keep all instructions for use and safety instructions for future reference.

• Attach the instructions for use, if you pass on the product to someone else.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

• All parts of the product, safety devices in particular, must be correctly installed to ensure faultless

operation.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

OPERATION/WORKPLACE

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and

adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area.

• MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys.

• DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

• USE THE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

• DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in the Off position

before plugging in.

• DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a cutting disc against the direction of rotation of the blade or

cutter only.

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. DO NOT leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.

• The product may be used only when in good working condition. If the product or part of the
product is defective, have it repaired by an expert.

• ALWAYS follow the applicable national and international safety, health and labor regulations.

• The product may only be used if no defects are found during the inspection. Ensure that any

defective parts are replaced before the product is used again.

• Position the product horizontally on a rigid, even surface with adequate load-bearing capacity.

• DO NOT leave any tools, objects, or cables lying in the working range of the device.

• Ensure that there is sufcient lighting during operation.

• Assume a natural and secure stance when working.

• Make sure that during operation, no body parts or clothing are caught and drawn in by rotating

components.

• The immediate environment must be free of combustible and other ammable or explosive

substances.

• Young people under 18 years of age and users who are not sufciently familiar with its operation

must not use the product.

• Persons unable to safely and carefully use the tool for physical, psychological, and neural reasons

must not use the product.

• Work with caution and only if you are physically t. Working under the effects of fatigue, illness,
alcohol, medication and drugs is irresponsible, as you are unable to use the product safely.

SERVICE

• DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing or when changing accessories, such as cutting discs.

• Have your electrical tool repaired only by qualied technicians, using only genuine spare parts. This

will maintain the safety of the electrical tool.

• DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT use power tools in damp or wet

locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lit.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.

• Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

• CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further 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 operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.

• Only the maintenance work and troubleshooting activities described in these instructions may be

carried out. All other work must be carried out by an expert.

• Conversions, unauthorized modications, and the use of non-approved parts are prohibited.

PRODUCT-SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS

• Make sure that you ALWAYS stand to the side of the cutting disc.

• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other

jewelry that may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.

• 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.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for recommended

accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

• NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.

• Use only cutting discs that are suitable for the product.

• Only use cutting discs in good working condition. Remove damaged or worn cutting discs

immediately.

• NEVER use segmented cutting discs.

• Faults in the machine, including guards or diamond discs, should be reported as soon as they are

discovered. NEVER use the machine without the guard in position.

• DO NOT twist or bend workpieces.

• NEVER cut several workpieces simultaneously. DO NOT cut bundles made of several individual
pieces. A workpiece can get caught in the cutting disc and y out of control.

• NEVER cut workpieces on which there are ropes, cords, bands, cables, or wires containing such

materials.

• Make regular checks to ensure that the cutting disc is correctly fastened.

• Make sure that during the cutting operation, an adequate quantity of cooling water reaches the

cutting surfaces of the disc at all times.

• NEVER cut wood or metal with this saw.

• ALWAYS maintain sufcient distance from the cutting disc. Switch off the product and wait until the

cutting disc stops before removing workpieces, residual material, etc., from the work area.

• ALWAYS pull out the main plug (disconnect the product from its power supply) before commencing
work on the product.

• A cutting disc can cause injuries, even when stationary! Use protective gloves to change the cutting

disc.

• NEVER use lateral counter pressure to bring the cutting disc to a standstill after switching off the
drive.

• Replace table insert when worn.

• Use only diamond discs recommended by the manufacturer.

• NEVER use blades on this machine.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

• Use only diamond discs for which the maximum possible speed is not less than the maximum

spindle speed of the tool and the material to be cut.

• Maximum size of working piece should be 10 sq. ft. (1 m2).

• This tile saw should only be used at temperatures between 59°F - 80°F.

• USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When

using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and
overheating. Next page shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

• ALWAYS store the product in a dry place.

• Store the product in a frost-free place.

• Protect the product from damage during transport.

• Keep the product away from children. Store the product in a place where it is safe from children and

unauthorized persons.

RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the product is used properly and in compliance with all the safety precautions in these
instructions for use, the following residual risks can arise:

• Touching the cutting disc in the exposed area.

• Reaching into the spinning cutting disc.

• Rebound from workpieces and workpiece parts.

• Cutting disc breaks.

• Faulty cutting disc diamond attachment being ung out.

• Hearing damage through failure to wear the requisite hearing protection.

WARNING

For your own safety, read instruction manual before operating saw.

• Wear eye protection.

• Use splash guard for every operation for which it can be used.

• Disconnect saw before servicing, when changing cutting wheels and cleaning.

• Use tool only with smooth edge cutting wheels free of openings and grooves.

• Replace damaged cutting wheel before operating.

• DO NOT ll water tank above water ll line.

WARNING

The tool is loud and the sound can cause hearing damage. ALWAYS wear ear protection to help
prevent hearing damage and loss. Failure to comply may result in moderate injury.

READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this

product.

 •USESAFETYGOGGLESANDEARPROTECTION.
 •ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS WITH CUL REQUIREMENTS.

FLYING DEBRIS can cause permanent eye damage.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

USE DUST MASK

Some dust created by sawing contains chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals come from lead-based paints,
crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber. To reduce exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area with

approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to lter out microscopic

particles.

POSITION OF TILE SAW

• To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or

receptacle getting wet, position tile saw to one side
of a wall-mounted receptacle to prevent water from
dripping onto the receptacle or plug. The user should
arrange a "drip loop" in the cord connecting the saw
to a receptacle. The "drip loop" is the part of the cord
below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an
extension cord is used, to prevent water traveling along
the cord and coming into contact with the receptacle.

• If the plug or receptacle does get wet, DO NOT unplug
the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that
supplies power to the tool. Then unplug and examine for
presence of water in the receptacle.

Drip loop

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

CAUTION

In all cases, verify that the outlet in question is properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a licensed
electrician check the outlet.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides
a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of

Grounded
outlet box

electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has
an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DO NOT modify the plug provided. If it will not t the outlet, have
the proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.

Grounding pin

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with a green outer
surface, with or without yellow stripes, is the equipment-grounding
conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, DO NOT connect the

equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Check with a qualied electrician or service

technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the
tool is properly grounded. Use only three-wire extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs
and three-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug, as shown. Repair or replace a damaged or
worn cord immediately.

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