Chicago Electric 40315 User manual

7” TILE SAW

Chrome Plated - Bench Top

Model 40315

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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Manual Revised 04/05

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,

inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram.

Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front

cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas

invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the

presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Item Description

Electrical Requirements 120VAC / 60Hz / 4.8 Start Up Amps

3565 RPM

Power Cord Plug Type: 3 Prong, Grounded

Power Cord Length: 7 Feet

Cutting Wheel Size/Type 7” Diameter / Rated 8500 RPM / Wet Diamond Bonded

Cutting Wheel RPM Rating Minimum 3600 RPM

Material Cutting Capacity Maximum 12” Wide x 1” High

Rotating Angle of Table 0°-45°in 1°Increments

Table Dimensions 15-3/4” x 16-1/2” x 7-13/16”

Accessories Diagonal Cutting Fixture / Plastic Tub / 7” Cutting Wheel

Unit Weight 32.5 Pounds

235591

REV 02/07

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3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from

debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

4. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the

grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter

plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether

the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or

break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away

from the user.

5. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is

wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If

the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not

fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not

change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the

three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

6. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,

ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your

body is grounded.

7. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power

tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

8. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools

or pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil,

sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immedi-

ately. Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.

9. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord

marked “W-A” or “W”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and

reduce the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

10. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when oper-

ating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influ-

ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operat-

ing power tools may result in serious personal injury.

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11. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.

Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose

clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

12. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging

in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in

power tools with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.

13. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A

wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result

in personal injury.

14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper

footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected

situations.

15. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate

conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

16. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support

the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your

body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

17. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct

tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

18. Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off.

Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must

be replaced.

19. Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any

adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

20. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools

are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

21. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier

to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until

repaired.

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22. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and

any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have

the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly main-

tained tools.

23. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your

model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous

when used on another tool.

SERVICE

24. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service

or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

25. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow

instructions in the

“Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning”

section of this

manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions

may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Avoid serious eye injury. ALWAYS wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye

glasses underneath an ANSI-approved safety impact full face shield when as-

sembling and operating the Tile Saw.

2. Dress safely. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can become caught

in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from be

coming caught in moving parts. If wearing long-sleeve shirt, roll sleeves up

above the elbows.

3. Make sure the Power Switch (21) is in its “OFF” position before plugging

the Power Cord/Plug (34) into an electrical outlet.

4. Do not abuse the Power Cord/Plug (34). Do not pull the Power Cord to discon-

nect the Plug from an electrical outlet. Do not move the Tile Saw with the Power

Cord/Plug in the outlet. Keep the Power Cord/Plug away from heat, oil, sharp,

edges, and its own Cutting Wheel Blade (8).

5. Never leave the Tile Saw unattended while it is running. Always turn off the

tool, unplug the tool from its electrical outlet, and wait until its Cutting Wheel

Blade (8) stops rotating before leaving the area.

6. Do not handle the Power Switch (21) or Power Cord Plug (34) with wet

hands.

7. Keep all Guards in place and in proper working order.

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8. Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.

9. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Check to make sure all adjusting keys

and wrenches are removed from this tool before turning it on.

10. Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Tile Saw

while the tool is turned on, plugged in, or running.

11. When replacing the Cutting Wheel Blade (8) make sure it is replaced with a

7” diameter,minimum 8500 RPM rated, 1” round arbor hole,wet diamond

bonded Cutting Wheel Blade.

12. To avoid accidental injury, always wear heavy duty work gloves when chang-

ing the Cutting Wheel Blade (8).

13. Make sure the Cutting Wheel Blade (8) is wet at all times when cutting.

14. When operating theTile Saw, always make sure to fill theTray (17) with enough

clean, cold water to cover the lower edge of the Cutting Wheel Blade (8), but

not so deep as to spill over the edge of theTray. Make sure the water supply for

the Tile Saw is not dirty, sandy, and does not contain any corrosive chemical prod-

ucts. Change the water when necessary while in use and rinse out the Tray (17)

after every use.

15. Keep hands and fingers away from the cutting area and Cutting Wheel Blade

(8). Use a “push stick” (not included) if necessary.

16. Check Blade Guard (49) for proper up/down movement before each use.

Do not operate the Tile Saw if the Blade Guard does not move freely. Make sure

the Blade Guard moves freely and does not touch the Cutting Saw Blade (8) or

any other part of the Tile Saw, in all angles and depths of cut.

17. Make sure the Tile Saw is located on a flat, level, sturdy surface capable of

supporting the weight of the Tile Saw, workpieces, and any additional tools.

18. Use the Tile Saw only for cutting ceramic tile, quarry tile, marble, terra cotta,

and slate with a maximum thickness of 1 inch.

19. Do not use the Tile Saw for cutting metals or for cutting curves.

20. Before using the Tile Saw, make sure the Cutting Wheel Blade (8) is prop-

erly mounted on the Saw Arbor. Make sure the Blade is balanced, and is not

cracked or bent.

21. The Cutting Wheel Blade (8) will become hot while cutting. Allow the Blade

to completely cool before handling.

22. Allow the Cutting Wheel Blade (8) to spin up to full speed before feeding a

workpiece into it. When turning off the Tile Saw, allow the Cutting Wheel Blade

to spin down and stop on its own. Do not press against the Blade to stop it.

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DRIP LOOP

TILE SAW

POWER CORD/PLUG

(34)

FIGURE A

120 VOLT

GROUNDED

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

23. Do not force the workpiece into the Cutting Wheel Blade (8) when cutting.

Apply moderate pressure, allowing the Blade to cut without being forced.

24. Turn off the Tile Saw and allow the Cutting Wheel Blade (8) to stop on its

own if the Blade is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut.

25. Never attempt to cut more than one tile at a time.

26. Never attempt to cut freehand. Make sure the tile to be cut is pressed firmly

against the Cutting Guide (57).

27. Make sure the Table (51) and surrounding area are clear with the exception

of the tile to be cut.

28. Keep all electrical connections dry and off the ground.

29. Always arrange a “drip loop” in the Power Cord (34) connecting theTile Saw to

a 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. A drip loop is that part of the Power Cord

below the level of the outlet, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent

water from traveling along the Power Cord and coming in contact with the outlet. If

the Power Plug or electrical outlet does get wet, do not unplug the Power Cord.

Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the outlet. Then, un-

plug and examine for presence of water in the outlet. (See Figure A.)

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33. Turn off the Tile Saw, unplug its Power Cord/Plug (34) from its 120 volt,

grounded, electrical outlet, and allow the tool to completely stop prior

to performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning on the unit.

34. Use the right tool or attachment for the job. Do not attempt to force a small

tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain

applications for which this product was designed. It will do the job better and

more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this product,

and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.

36. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill

ing, and other construction activities, contain 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 and cement or other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from

chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, 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.

(

California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.)

30. Avoid splashing water on the Motor (42), Power Switch (21), Power Cord/

Plug (34), or any other electrical component.

31. Make sure to stand on a dry, insulated surface such as a rubber mat while

using the Tile Saw.

32. Never attempt to stand on the Tile Saw. Doing so may cause the Saw to tip,

causing personal injury and/or property damage.

35. WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s)

before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to

a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

37. WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this

manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The

operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which

cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING!

Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric

shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the

outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with

the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the

tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by

a service facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper

outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS

1. Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong

grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If

the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low

resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of elec-

tric shock. (See Figure B.)

GROUNDING

2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the

cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the

only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached

to an electrically “live” terminal. (See Figure B.)

3. Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet

should look like those in the following illustration. (See Figure B.)

THIS

PRODUCT

USES A

3-PRONG PLUG

120 VOLT, GROUNDED,

ELECTRICAL OUTLET

FIGURE B

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DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS

4. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special

double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with

the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian

Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure C.)

5. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the

following illustration. (See Figure C.)

FIGURE C

120 VOLT, GROUNDED,

ELECTRICAL OUTLET

EXTENSION CORDS

Grounded

tools require a three wire extension cord.

Double Insulated

tools

can use either a two or three wire extension cord.

2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge

extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a

serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage.

(See Figure D, next page.)

3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord.

For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.

(See Figure D.)

4. If using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make sure

each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. (See Figure C.)

5. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate

amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.

(See Figure D.)

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