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•Never use the side of the blade to cut or grind
with, only cut in a straight line.
•Keep all parts of your body away from the blade
and all other moving parts.
•Never touch or try to stop a moving blade with
your hand.
16. When cutting dry - always unplug the water pump first.
Never run the pump dry.
•Do not use a wet cutting blade for dry cutting.
Select the proper dry cutting blade for your
application.
•Never make long continuous cuts with dry cutting
blades. To avoid heat build up, allow the blade to
cool, remove the tile and allow the blade to run
freely for a few minutes.
IMPORTANT - If there is any tendency for the saw to tip
or move during certain operations, such as when
cutting large heavy tile; the saw must be securely
fastened to a supporting table.
17. Make certain all adjusting knobs or locks are tight and
engaged in their detents and that movable parts not
intended to move during operation are securely locked
before making a cut. Be careful not to over tighten.
18. Before connecting the machine to a power source
check to see that the “On/Off” switch is in the “off”
position.
•Make sure the blade is not contacting anything
before connecting to a power source and starting
the motor.
•Know how to stop the machine quickly in case of
an emergency.
19. 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 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.
•Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt 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 damaged or worn cord immediately.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks
like the one illustrated in Figure 5. The tool has a grounding plug
that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure 5(A). A temporary
adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Figure 5(B) and
5(C), may be used to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle as
shown in Figure 5(B) if a properly grounded outlet is not available.
The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly
grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The
green-colored rigid ear, lug, and the like, extending from the
adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a
properly grounded outlet box.
Note: USE OF A TEMPORARY ADAPTER IS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADA.
Additionally, water pump requires the use of a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter. Therefore, when using the water pump receptacle, this
tool must be plugged into a properly installed Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter outlet. See Figure 5(D). If a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter outlet is not available, Pearl Abrasive Co. has it
available as an accessory item. A plug-in Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter may be plugged into a properly installed and grounded
3-pole outlet. Refer to Figure 5(E).
20. Position of the 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 that 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 in contact with the receptacle.
See Figure 6.
NOTE - Use of a Temporary Adapter is not permitted in Canada.
