RIDGID WTS2000L Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

10 INCH WET TILE/STONE SAW WITH LASER GUIDE, LED WORK LIGHT, AND STAND

WTS2000L

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

n General Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

 Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

 Work-Area Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

 Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Personal Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tool Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Service Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

n Speciﬁc Safety Instructions for RIDGID Wet Tile/Stone Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Safety Instructions for Wet Tile/Stone Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Safety Instructions for Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

n Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

n Motor Speciﬁcation and Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Power Supply and Motor Specication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Motor Overload Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wire Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

n Unpacking and Checking Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

List of Loose Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

List of Main Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

n Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Stand Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

Installing the Motor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Installing the Water Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16

Mounting Your Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installing the Extension Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installing the Extension Water Tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installing the Saw Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20

Installing the Universal Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

n Getting to Know Your Wet Tile/Stone Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-24

Technical Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

n Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Depth Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Depth-Stop Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Bevel-Cut Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Work Table Stop/Go Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Universal Guide Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Laser Beam Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Rail Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

n Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Safety Instructions for Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31

Filling and Draining the Water Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cutting Tile and Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Straight Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Flat 0°- 45° Angle Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Bevel Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Plunge Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Moving the Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

n Maintaining Your Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cleaning the Water Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing Carbon Brushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

n Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

n Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

n Exploded Drawings and Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-40

n Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

WARNING: Some dust created by using power tools contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Safety is a combination of using common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your tile saw works. Read this manual to understand this tile saw and how to use it safely.

Safety Symbols

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations that accompany them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings DO NOT, by themselves, eliminate any danger. They are no substitutes for proper accident-prevention measures.

DANGER: Someone will be seriously injured or killed if the safety information is not followed.

WARNING: Someone could be seriously injured or killed if the safety information is not followed.

CAUTION: Someone may be injured if the safety information is not followed.

Damage Prevention and Information Messages

These inform the user of import information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word “NOTE,” as in the example below:

NOTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.

Work-Area Safety

• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT. Clut-

tered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

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

use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Don’t operate power tools in potentially explosive environments, such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• OPERATE THE TOOL IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS,

and provide proper dust removal. Dust generated from some materials can be hazardous to your health. Use dust-collection systems whenever possible.

• KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY. All visi-

tors should be kept a safe distance away from the work area.

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

• MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

Electrical Safety

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

• VOLTAGE: Before plugging in the tool, make sure that the

outlet voltage is within the voltage marked on the tool's data plate.

• DO NOT USE “AC ONLY” RATED TOOLS WITH A DC

POWER SUPPLY.

• DO NOT EXPOSE POWER TOOLS TO RAIN OR WET

CONDITIONS. Water entering a power tool will increase

the risk of electric shock.

• If operating the power tool in damp locations is unavoid-

able, always use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter to supply power to your tool. Always wear electrician's rubber gloves and footwear in damp conditions.

• DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. Never use the cord to carry

the tools or to pull the plug from the outlet. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.

Extension Cords

Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use. These extension cords are identied by a marking “Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances, store indoors while not in use.”

Use only extension cords having an electrical rating equal to or greater than the rating of the product. Do not use damaged extension cords. Examine the cord before using, and replace it if it is damaged. Do not abuse extension cords, and do not yank on any cord to disconnect it. Keep the cord away from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the extension cord.

• Make sure that your extension cord is in good condition.

• When using an extension cord, be sure to use one that is

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.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge: the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, ALWAYS use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W.” These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

• Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

Ampere

Rating

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120 V~

25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.

A. W. G.

0~6 18 16 16 14

6~10 18 16 14 1

10~12

16 16 14 12

12~16 14 1

2 Not

Recommended

Table 1

Ground Instruction

All Grounded, Cord-Connected Tools:

• In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for the electric current to reduce the risk of electrical shock. This tool has an electric cord with 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 with this tool. If it will not t the outlet, have a properly grounded outlet installed by a qualied electrician.

• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in electric shock. The wire covered with green insulation is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the green wire to a live terminal.

• Check with a qualied electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instruc tions, or if there is a question as to whether the tool is properly grounded. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.

• Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.

Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating less than 150 Volts:

• This tool is intended for use on a circuit with a grounded outlet (B, Fig. 1). The tool has a grounding plug (A, Fig. 1).

• A temporary adapter (D, Fig. 1) may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle (C, Fig. 1), if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The green-colored tab extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box. The temporary adapter should be used only until a qualied electrician can install a properly grounded outlet.

Grounding

Metal

Screw

Cover Of

Grounded

Outlet Box

Adaptor

Grounding Means

Adaptor Is Not Permitted In Canada

(B)

(A)

(C)

(D)

Fig. 1

Permanently Connected Tools

This tool can be permanently connected to a grounded, metal, wiring system or to a system that has an equipmentgrounding conductor.

Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit or outlet to be used for the tile saw. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

Personal Safety

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power-tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, and a full-face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with shields. Always use eye protection, which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1

FORESIGHT IS BETTER

THAN NO SIGHT

WEAR YOUR

SAFETY GLASSES

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING, and USE COMMON SENSE when operating a power tool.

• DO NOT use the tool while tired or under the inuence of

drugs, alcohol, or medication.

• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry. Pull back and secure long hair. Non-slip footwear is recommended.

• KEEP YOUR HAIR, CLOTHING, AND GLOVES AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS OR WRENCHES. Form a

habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.

• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday glasses may have impact-resistant lenses, but they are NOT safety glasses.

• USE A DUST OR FACE MASK, if the operation is dusty.

• WEAR HEARING PROTECTION to help prevent hearing

loss.

• NEVER TOUCH THE PINS OF THE ELECTRICAL PLUG while inserting it into or removing it from an electrical socket.

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

Tool Safety

• KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure the switch is

in the “Off” position before plugging the tool into an electrical outlet.

• DO NOT CARRY TOOLS WITH YOUR FINGER ON THE SWITCH.

• DO NOT OVER REACH. Keep proper footing and bal-

ance at all times.

• DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. Use the correct tool and blade for your application. The correct tool and blade will do the job better and more safely when used at the rate for which they are designed.

• DO NOT USE TOOL IF THE SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT “ON” OR “OFF.” Any tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• DISCONNECT THE TOOL before servicing, when changing accessories (such as cutting blades), or storing the tool.

• STORE IDLE TOOLS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN and other untrained people.

• NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED;

turn the power off. Don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.

• ALWAYS MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Follow all 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 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, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the product manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may increase the risk of personal injury.

Service Safety

• If any part of this wet-tile/stone saw is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way; or should any electrical component fail to perform properly: ALWAYS shut off the power switch and remove the plug from the power source, and have the missing, damaged, or failed part replaced BEFORE resuming operation.

• When servicing a tool, ALWAYS use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance Section on page 35 of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RIDGID WET TILE/STONE SAW

Safety Instructions for Wet Tile/Stone Saw

WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all instructions in this manual before using this Professional Wet Tile/Stone Saw with Laser Guide, LED Work light and Stand. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious personal injury

WARNING: To reduce the risk of mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the tile saw into an electrical receptacle until the following steps have been satisfactorily completed:

• COMPLETELY ASSEMBLE THE SAW (See “Assembly”

section, page 13)

• LEARN THE USE AND FUNCTION OF THE ON-OFF

SWITCH, blade guard, laser-adjustment knob, overload

protector, spindle lock, depth-stop-adjustment knob, depth-adjustment knob, bevel-cut-adjustment knob, universal guide, etc. (See “Getting to Know Your Tile Saw” on page 24.)

• REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY INSTRUC

TIONS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES in this manual.

• REVIEW THE MAINTENANCE METHODS for this saw

(See “Maintaining Your Saw” section, page 35).

• NEVER put your ngers or hands in the path of the saw blade or other cutting tool.

• NEVER REACH BEHIND the cutting tool with either hand for any reason. Do not reach behind the blade to hold down the work piece, support the work piece, remove scraps, or for any other reason.

• NEVER use a hand position where a sudden slip could cause the ngers or the hand to move into a saw blade.

• FIND AND READ ALL THE WARNING LABELS found on the tool (shown below).

1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect only to a properly grounded, grounding type receptacle.

2. To reduce the risk of electric shock, install only on a circuit protected by a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).

3. Risk of electric shock - This pump has not been investigated for use in swimming pool or marine areas.

PP-399

Submersible Pump

120V 0.23A 60Hz

E204083

63VF

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPEDANCE PROTECTED Acceptable For Indoor And Outdoor Use

This pump has been evaluated for use with water only.

FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING SAW A) WEAR EYE PROTECTION B) USE SPLASH HOOD FOR EVERY OPERATION FOR WHICH IT CAN BE USED C) DISCONNECT SAW BEFORE SERVICING, WHEN CHANGING CUTTING BLADES, AND WHEN CLEANING D) USE TOOL ONLY WITH SMOOTH-EDGE CUTTING BLADE FREE OF OPENINGS AND GROOVES E) REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BLADE BEFORE OPERATING F) DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS

LEE ESTA INSTUCCION MANUALANTES DE USA LA SIERRA PARA TU BIEN A) PONE EL PROTECTOR PARA LOS OJOS B) USA UNA CAPUCHA PARA PROTEGERSE DE LAS MANCHAS CUANDO USA LA SIERRA C) DISCONECTA LA SIERRA CUANDO NO ESTA USADA, O VAA CAMBIAR LA RUEDA DE CORTAR, O VAA LIMPIARLA D) CUANDO SE USA, SOLO USA LA PARTE LISA DE LA RUEDA DE COETAR, Y DEJA LIBRE LA OTEA PARTE Y LA PANURA E) ANTES DE USAR LA SIERRA, TIENE QUE CAMBIAR LA ROTA RUEDA DE CORTAR F) NO LA DEJES EXPUESTAA LA LLUVIA NI LA USES EN CONDCIONES MOJADAS

POUR ASSURER VOTRE SECURITE, LISEZ LE MODE D'EMPLOI AVANT D'UTILISER LE COUPEUR A) PORTEZ LES LUNETTES DE PROTECTION B) PORTEZ LA CASQUE DE PROTECTION PENDANT CHAQUE OPERATION C) DECONNECTEZ LE MEULE AVANT L'UTILISATION QUAND ON CHANGE LE MEULE DE COUPAGE OU LE NETTOIE D) UTILISEZ SEULEMENT L'OUTIL WITH LE MEULE A BORD LISSE SANS RAINURE E) REMPLACEZ LE MEULE AVEC DEGRATS AVANT L'OPERATION F) N'EXPOSEZ PAS DANS LA PLUIE OU UTILISE DANS L'ENVIRONNMENT HUMIDE

MISE EN GARDE

ìST OP/GOî knob must be in the ìST OPî position before operating, moving or transporting the saw. For your safety, use the table lock to secure the working table before moving or transporting the saw.

Líinterrupteur ´ marche/arrÍt ª doit Ítre en position ´ arrÍt ª avant díutiliser , de dÈplacer ou de transporter la scie. Pour votre sÈcuritÈ, enclenchez le verrouillage du plateau de travail avant de dÈplacer ou transporter la scie.

La perilla de STOP/GO debe estar en la posiciÛn de ST OP (PARADA) antes de funcionar, de mover o de transportar la sierra. Para su seguridad, utilice la cerradura de la mesa para asegurar la mesa de trabajo antes de mover o de transportar la sierra.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RIDGID WET TILE/STONE SAW

The labels on your tool may include the following symbols:

V . . . . . . . . . . . Volts

A . . . . . . . . . . . Amperes

Hz . . . . . . . . . . Hertz

W . . . . . . . . . . . Watts

. . . . . . . . . . Alternating Current

min . . . . . . . . . . Minutes

o . . . . . . . . . . No-load speed

RPM . . . . . . . . Revolutions or reciprocation per minute

. . . . . . . . . . Indicates danger, warning or caution.

It means ATTENTION! Your safety is involved.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate dust-containing 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 upon how often do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:

Work in a well-ventilated area.

Work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to ﬁlter out microscopic particles.

Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water.

Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

Use of accessories that are not recommended for use with this tool may create hazardous conditions.

• DIRECTION OF FEED: Always feed work into the blade

against the rotational direction of the blade.

• LET THE BLADE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before removing any jammed or off-cut material from around the blade area.

• POSITION OF TILE SAW: To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position the tile saw to one side of a wall-mounted receptacle. The user should arrange a “drip loop” in the cord connecting the saw to a receptacle. (Fig. 2)

The “drip loop” is a section of the cord that hangs below the level of the receptacle or below the connector, if an extension cord is used, to keep the water that travels along the cord from coming into contact with the receptacle. (Fig. 2)

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 the tool and examine the receptacle for water. Do not use the receptacle until it is completely dry.

Power Supply Cord

Tile Saw

Drip Loop

Water Tray

Tile Saw

Support

Fig. 2

Safety Instructions for Laser

This saw has a built-in laser light. The laser is class IIIa and emits output power of a maximum 2.5mW and 630~670nm wavelengths. The laser doesn’t normally present an optical hazard.

CAUTION The following label is on your saw. It indicates where the laser light is emitted by the saw.

CAUTION: Avoid exposure. Laser radiation is emitted through this aperture.

CAUTION: The use of controls or adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those directed in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

WARNING: Laser radiation. Avoid direct eye exposure. Do not stare into the beam. Turn the laser on only when the tool is operated.

Be sure to read and understand all instructions. Always follow the following safety rules when using this saw:

NEVER aim the beam at any person or at any object other than the work piece.

DO NOT look directly into the laser-beam output aperture during operation. The laser beam can be harmful to the eyes.

ALWAYS keep the laser out of the reach of children. The laser on the saw is not a toy.

Using optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

DON’T ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR DISASSEMBLE the laser. If unqualiﬁed persons attempt to repair this product, serious injury may result. Any repair required on this laser product should be performed by authorized service-center personnel.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RIDGID WET TILE/STONE SAW

Arbor

The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.

Bevel Cut

A cutting operation made across the width of the work piece in which the cut is not perpendicular to the surface of the work piece.

Flat Angle Cut

An angle-cutting operation made through the face of work piece: The cut is perpendicular to the surface of the work piece and is at an angle other than 90° to the edge of the tile.

Freehand

Performing a cut without using a rip fence (guide), xture, hold-down, or other proper device to prevent the work piece from twisting during the cutting operation. Never cut freehand with this tool.

Off-Cut

The portion of the work piece that has been cut off.

Plunge Cut

A cutting operation in which the rotating blade is lowered onto the work piece.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.

Straight Cut

A cutting operation parallel to the one straight edge of the work piece.

Work Piece

The item on which the cutting operation is being performed. The surfaces of a work piece are commonly referred to as faces, ends, and edges.

Through-Sawing

Any cut that completely severs the work piece.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Power Supply And Motor Speciﬁcations

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical hazards, ﬁre hazards, or damage to the tool, use a ground-fault circuit interrupter. If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, replaced it immediately to reduce the risk of shock or ﬁre

The motor is wired for operation on 120v AC, 60 Hz service.

Rate H.P. 2-1/2

Voltage 120V

Amperes 15

Hertz (Cycles) 60

Phase Single

RPM 4

200

Table 2

General Electrical Connections

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electrocution:

1. Use only identical replacement parts when servicing. Servicing should be performed only by a qualiﬁed, service technician.

2. Do not use in rain or where the ﬂoor is wet. This tool is intended for indoor, residential use only.

WARNING: Do not permit ﬁngers to touch the terminals of plug when installing or removing the plug to or from the outlet.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

Your saw is equipped with a manual-reset, motor-overload protector. The overload protector is designed to stop the current to the saw when the motor current exceeds a safe level, when the motor is overloaded, or when a low-voltage condition exists.

WARNING: If the motor-overload protector stops the saw motor, immediately turn the saw switch to “OFF” and then allow the motor to cool. This will reduce the risk of the saw starting unexpectedly and causing harm or injury.

When the motor-overload protector stops the motor:

1. After cooling to a safe operating temperature, the over-

load protector can be reset by pressing the overloadprotector switch on the side of the motor. (See Fig. 3)

2. As soon as the overload-protector switch is reset, the

saw may be started and operated normally.

3. Frequent “tripping” of the overload protector may occur

under the following conditions:

— Motor is overloaded: Overloading can occur if you

feed the material to be cut too rapidly, or if saw blade is misaligned.

— Low voltage: The saw motor is designed to operate

on the voltage specied on the motor nameplate. Normal loads will be safely handled on voltages not more than 10% above or below the nameplate voltage. Heavy loads, however, require that the voltage at the motor terminals equals the voltage specied on nameplate.

4. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect

connections, overloading, reduced input voltage (such as small-size wire in the supply circuit), or to an overly long supply-circuit wire. Always check the connections, the load, and the supply circuit whenever the motor fails to perform satisfactorily.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Overload Protector Switch

Fig. 3

Wire Sizes

NOTE:

Use proper extension cord. Make sure that the extension cord is in good condition and is heavy enough to carry the current your tool will draw. This tool draws 15 amps. Table 1 shows the correct size to use. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge: the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Ampere

Rating

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

20V~

25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.

A. W. G.

6~10 18 16 14 1

10~12

16 16 14 12

12~16 14 1

2 — —

Table 3

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

Unpacking

The WTS2000L tile saw comes in one carton.

Separate all the parts from the packing materials. Refer to the “List of Loose Parts” below and “List of Main Parts” on page 12 to make certain that all the items are accounted for before discarding any packing material. Call RIDGID® Service Center if any parts are damaged or missing.

WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the tile saw, plug in the power cord, or turn on the switch until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.

NOTE: Before beginning assembly

• Check the “List of Loose Parts” and “List of Main Parts” to

make certain that all the items are accounted for. Check that all the parts are included. If you are missing any part, do not assemble the saw.

• Sometimes, small parts can get lost in packaging material.

Do not throw away any packaging until the saw is fully assembled. Check the packaging for missing parts before contacting RIDGID.

• A complete parts list is at the end of the manual. Use this

list to identify the part number of the missing part.

WARNING: For your own safety, never connect a plug to a power source outlet until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions.

List of Loose Parts

Item Part Name QuaNtIty

A Universal Guide 1

B Water Pump 1

C Saw Blade 1

D Extension Table 1

E Extension Water Tray 1

F Bolt 4

G Bolt Cover 4

H Carbon Brush

A E

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

List of Main Parts

Item Part Name QuaNtIty

I Frame Assembly & Water Tray 1

J Stand 1

K Motor Assembly 1

L Nut Wrench 1

M Hex Wrench 1

L M

ASSEMBLY

In addition to the nut wrench and hex wrench supplied with your saw, no tools are needed for assembly.

Stand Set-Up

CAUTION: To avoid serious injury when lifting the saw, bend your knees and lift with your legs, not with your back.

The saw can be placed on a at surface for cutting operations without using the stand. (Fig. 4)

When using the stand, observe the following instructions:

To Open the Stand:

1. Place the folded stand on a at surface, as shown in

Fig. 5.

2. Pull out the lock knob, then lift the handle (Fig. 5).

3. Continuing to lift the handle, pull the crossbar out until

you hear the legs lock in place (Fig. 6).

4. On the opposite end of the stand, locate the handle and

the orange lock sleeve on the crossbar, and note the arrow on the lock sleeve. Lift the handle and move the lock sleeve in the direction of the arrow on the sleeve. Allow the legs to fall (Fig .7), and then release the sleeve. Hold the lift handle, and pull the lower crossbar until you hear the legs lock into place.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

ASSEMBLY

Stand Set-Up, continued

5. Tighten the locking nut (Fig 8). Make sure all connec-

tions are rm and the stand is steady.

6. The stand anchors located on the two shorter legs (Fig.

9) may be used to attach the stand to the oor with screws (not supplied).

Closing the Stand

From the side of the stand with two wheels, rst pull out the orange knob at the end of the crossbar, as shown in Fig. 10, then reverse the steps described in “To Open the Stand,” page 13.

Locking Nut

Fig. 8

Stand Anchors

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

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