MasterCraft 055-6778-4 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

TABLETOP
WET TILE SAW WITH
EXTENSION TABLE

IMPORTANT:

Please read this manual carefully before using this tile
saw with extension table and save it for reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions. Read all
instructions and follow them when using this product.

NOTE:

If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please call our
toll-free helpline at: 1-800-689-9928

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quick Start Guide

Specifications

Safety Guidelines

Know Your Tile Saw

Assembly Instructions

Operating Instructions

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Exploded View

Parts List

Warranty

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15-22

23-27

28-29

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32-33

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• Gently turn locking knob (2) on parallel
cutting guide counter-clockwise to loosen.

• Adjust the parallel cutting guide in the
desired position using the parallel cutting
guide scale (3), located on front and rear
of table, to set parallel cutting guide to
desired width of cut.

• Turn locking knob clockwise to tighten
securely.
see page 24

• Locate hole on bottom of water fill

reservoir.

• Push water reservoir plug (1) into hole

firmly.
see page 21

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SPECIFICATIONS

Motor

Speed

Table tilts

Blade

Table size

Max. cutting thickness

Weight

120V, 60 Hz, 5.0A

5300 RPM (no load)

0°,15°, 30° & 45°

7" (17.8 cm) diamond-tipped

13 9/16 x 13 9/16" (34.5 x 34.5 cm)

1 3/16" (30 mm) at 90°; 15/32" (12 mm) at 45°

16 lb 8 oz (7.5 kg)

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WARNING!

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

DANGER!

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

WARNING!

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

CAUTION!

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

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SAFETY GUIDELINES

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.

Note: The word “Note” is used to inform the reader of something the operator needs to know about the tool.

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 wet tile saw works.

BEFORE USE

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

• Observe all safety instructions! If you do not observe the safety instructions you will endanger yourself
and others.

• Keep all 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.

OPERATION/WORKPLACE

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form 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.

• DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

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

• DON'T 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. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.

• The product may be used only when in a 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 labour 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 sufficient 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 flammable or explosive substances.

• Young people under 18 years of age and users who are not sufficiently 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 fit: 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 qualified technicians, using only genuine spare parts. This will

maintain the safety of the electrical tool.

• DON'T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't 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.

• CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should

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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 fill water tank above water fill line.

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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 modifications 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. Non-slip 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 fly 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 sufficient 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 mains 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.

• 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 m

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• This tile saw should be used at an ambient temperature only between 59-80°F (15-50°C).

• 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. Page 12
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 flung out.

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

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WARNING!

• Use the proper extension cord. Make sure to use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry

the current required by the tool. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in
loss of power and overheating of the tool.

• Use the extension cord only for intended purpose. Do not pull the extension cord to remove it

from the power socket.

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.

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USE SAFETY GOGGLES AND EAR PROTECTION:

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS WITH CUL REQUIREMENTS. FLYING
DEBRIS can cause permanent eye damage.

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.

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 filter 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, DON’T 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.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS:

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current
to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having 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 fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.

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 qualified 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 in Fig. 2. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:

• Make sure the extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
that is heavy enough to carry the current that your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage, which will result in loss of power and overheating. The table on the next page shows
the correct size to be used according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating. When in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

• Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord, or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect your extension cords from
sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.

• Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This circuit must consist of not less than #12 wire with a
20 A time-delayed fuse or a #14 wire with a 15 A time-delayed fuse. Before connecting the motor to the
power line, make sure the switch is in the Off position and the electric current is rated the same as the
current stamped on the motor nameplate. Running at a lower voltage will damage the motor.

Tool

Drip loop

Fig. 1

Supporting surface

Power supply
cord

Fig. 2

Three-prong plug

Grounding prong

Properly grounded outlet

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