Alpha Tool.Com.HK Limited Stone Cutter AWS110220 User Manual

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2.				Check	items	below	when	the	GFCI	goes	OFF	frequently.
	 •	 Force	applied	on	the	stone	cutter.
	 •	 Water	entered	inside	the	stone	cutter.
	 •	 Voltage	drop	due	to	sharing	the	same	power	source	in	work	area.
	 •	 Worn	carbon	brushes
BEFORE USE
  DANGER!
Before using the machine, check the following items.  In particular, check items 1 to 5 before 
plugging the power supply cord into the power outlet.
1. Check the working voltage.
–	 Be	 sure	the	voltage	 specified	 on	the	 nameplate	 is	the...

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  WARNING!
1. Before turning the switch ON, make sure the rotating parts are not touch\
ing    
anything. If the switch is turned ON while they are in contact with anyt\
hing    
else, the blade may get damaged and it may cause injuries.
2. When a new blade is attached and the switch is turned ON, keep your body\
    
well away from the exposed sides of the tool for a moment until the mach\
ine    
reaches its full speed.
3. It is very dangerous to perform cutting operations using cracked, chipped or...

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 INSTALLATION OF WATER ATTACHMENT
1. Remove the wing screw and washer for 
adjusting the cutting depth. 
 (See Figure-6)
2. Raise cutting depth so there is room be-
tween the body and the base plate. (See 
Figure-6)
3.  Insert the plastic nozzle on the water feed assembly behind the height a\
djustment 
slide. Make sure that the water valve bracket (Part No. 133094) is in \
front of the slide. 
If your blade is already installed, the plastic nozzles should be positi\
oned so that each 
nozzle directs...

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 WATER FLOW   
  DANGER!
 Always check that the GFCI unit is working correctly (reset, test, and \
reset) 
before using this tool in a wet condition.  Do not use the tool if the G\
FCI is not 
working properly
Connect the nylon hose onto the water valve, then 
connect the adapter on the nylon hose to the water 
faucet.
Simply	adjust	the	volume	 of	the	 water	 flow	by	turning 	
the handle on the water valve.
ADJUSTING CUTTING DEPTH
1. Loosen the wing screw on the depth indicator and move the base plate...

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  CAUTION!
Allow the saw blade to do the work, applying excessive forward pressure to the tool will slow 
down the RPM’s and burn up the motor, which voids the limited warranty of the tool.
This tools should only be used for cutting on a horizontal surface.
Be sure to follow daily maintenance before and after each use.
 
 OPTION 1: FREE-HAND CUTTING
1. If	you	 are	cutting	 stone	or	tile	 less	 than	 20	mm	 (3/4”)	 thick,	 the	cut	can	 be	done	 in	one 	
pass (allow saw blade to do the work).
2. If you...

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Wing screw for adjusting cutting depth
 OPTION 3: USING THE CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY AND GUIDE RAIL
Install the guide rail 2-3/4 inches / 70mm from the intended cut. Take care to ensure that 
the guide rail is properly clamped in place and double check your measur\
ements. Attach 
the carriage assembly to the base plate by aligning the base plate prope\
rly and attach the 
pressing plates. Make sure that the pressing plates are securely fastene\
d. The AWS should 
be immobile within the carriage assembly....

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BLADE INSPECTION, INSTALLATION, AND REMOVAL
  DANGER!
Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet before attaching or rem\
oving the 
saw blade from the tool.  Accidental starting of the motor may cause bodily injury. 
  WARNING!
Be	sure 	to 	securely 	tighten 	the 	flange 	assembly 	and 	all 	loose	 screws 	before 	testing 	the 	
unit.  Please allow the saw blade to do the work.  Applying excessive force may damage 
the saw blade and cause premature failure of the bearings and gears.  Such...

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AWS-110 MAINTENANCE
 DAILY
1. Before daily start-up inspect tool, power cord, GFCI, and Saw Blade, loo\
king for chips 
and cracks.
2. If damage has occurred, repair affected areas before use.
3. Connect the tool to the correct power source and test the Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter	(GFCI)	 before	 using	the	tool.		 Push	 the	red	 RESET	 button	and	confirm	 that	the	
red	 run	 light	 is	on.		 Push	 the	yellow	 TEST	button	 and	confirm	 that	the	red	 run	 light	 is	
off, push the red RESET button...

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REPLACING AND CHECKING THE CARBON BRUSHES
In order to keep your tool running correctly, you need to check your carbon brushes after 
every one hundred hours (100 hrs) of use.  Carbon brushes wear out ove\
r time based on 
tool’s usage.  If a carbon brush is worn out, it may cause the motor to malfu\
nction or fail 
to	run.		 The	carbon	 brushes	 should	be	replaced	 when	they	are	worn	 down	 to	a	quarter	 of	
an	inch	(1/4”)	in	size.
  DANGER!
Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet before...

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Proper Alignment
4.  Install new carbon brush with the proper alignment of the brush holder f\
ollowed by the 
cap as shown in Figure 20.
Figure-20
Old Carbon Brush
worn	down	to	a	quarter
of	an	inch	(1/4”).
New Carbon Brush
Figure-19
3.  Check the carbon brush for wear.  Replace if worn down to a 1/4" or if spring is dam-
aged.