Mk-diamond MK-1280 Gas User Manual

www.mkdiamond.comCaution: Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment. This owners manual MUST accompany the equipment at a

10MK-1280 GAS SAW SAFETYThe MK-1280 Saw is equipped with a number of safety decals provided for

11MK-1280 GAS SAW SAFETYSAFETY DECAL LOCATIONSDecal Location DescriptionA Belt Guard Warning - SilicaB

12MK-1280 GAS SAW UNPACKINGName addressCitystate zip CodephoNe Faxe-mailproduCt modelpart NumBermaChiNe s

13MK-1280 GAS SAW TRANSPORTThe MK-1280 Gas Saw weighs approximately 200 pounds; two people should be used when transport-i

14MK-1280 GAS SAW ASSEMBLYMOVABLE CUTTING TABLE INSTALLATIONFig. A While holding the front, position m

15MK-1280 GAS SAW ASSEMBLYDIAMOND BLADE INSTALLATIONFig. A Loosen Blade Guard BoltsFig. D Install retaining screw and oute

16MK-1280 GAS SAW FILLING OIL RESERVOIRRefertotheEngineManualforyourspecicengine.When installing the Oil Dipstick,

17MK-1280 GAS SAW FILLING FUEL TANKFill Throat Upper Limit Fig. DInstall Fuel Cap 1. Gasoline is highly ammable and explosive.

18MK-1280 GAS SAW INSPECTIONProper Oil Level Low Level Upper Limit The pre-start inspection should

19MK-1280 GAS SAW STARTUPFig. BOpenCoolingowcontrolvalvetoadjustowFig. AAttach HoseFig. A

2We at MK Diamond want to congratulate you on selecting the MK-1280 Gas Saw. We are certain that you will be pleased with your purchase. MK Diamond

20MK-1280 GAS SAW STARTUP1. Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and/or death

21MK-1280 GAS SAW OPERATIONSkip step C, if cutting dry. CUTTINGNOTE: DO NOT FORCE TOOL, it will do th

22MK-1280 GAS SAW CLEANUPNORMAL ENGINE SHUTDOWNFig. AMove the Throttle Lever to lower blade speedFig. BPlace Engine

23MK-1280 GAS SAW MAINTENANCEFig. DClean Air Filter.Refer to Engine ManualFig. EClean engine throttle link-a

24MK-1280 GAS SAW MAINTENANCEThe following should be performed monthly. Items should be lubricated as directed. MONTHLY MAIN

25Perform the following maintenance every year. YEARLY MAINTENANCERefer to Engine Manual1. Replace engine Air Filter. Refer to Engine Manual2. Replac

26 All four (4) Movable Cutting Table, Roller Wheels should be replaced at the same time (MK Diamond Part No. – 133090) MOVABLE CUTTING TABLE WHEEL C

27MK-1280 GAS SAW MAINTENANCEThe protective wooden strip is to protect the Movable Cutting Table from damage

28MK-1280 GAS SAW MAINTENANCEMICRO-V BELT INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENTNOTE: When a new belt is installed, it should b

29Turn the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and place the Fuel Valve in the CLOSED position before performing the following. BLADE WILL NOT CUT PROP

3SAFETY PageSafety Message/Alert Symbols, Warnings 4Hazard Symbols 5General, Maintenance, Saw Safety 6-7California Proposition 65 Message 8Product Spe

30MK-1280 GAS SAW TROUBLESHOOTINGFig. AVerify the engine is running. If not, restart (See Setup, Startup, Adjustment, Opera-t

31MK-1280 GAS SAW CART ASSEMBLYFig. APlace handle in the middle of tow bracket. Slide one washer on to bolt and slide t

32MK-1280 GAS SAW CART ASSEMBLYFig. APlace one nut on each hook bolt. Thread nut 2/3 up the hook bolt Fig. CPlace washer

33MK-1280 GAS SAW CART ASSEMBLYNOTES: The wheels and casters each have a zerk tting that needs to be lubricated every 6

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36MK-1280 GAS SAW EXPLODED VIEWFIGURE 1 - MK-1280 SAW - P/N 166561

37ITEM DESCRIPTION PART# QTY1 NUT, 3/8 16 HEX 101188 32 NUT, HEX, 5/16 - 18 101196 43 HOSE, WATER VINYL 3/8 X 1/2, 30’ 150845 14 WASHER, 3/8 SAE FLAT

38MK-1280 GAS SAW EXPLODED VIEWFIGURE 2 - MK-1280 PAVER SAW - P/N 166561

39MK-1280 GAS SAW PARTS LISTITEM DESCRIPTION PART# QTY1 NUT, 3/8 16 HEX 101188 32 NUT, HEX, 5/16 - 18

4 MK-1280 GAS SAW SAFETYSafety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this e

40MK-1280 GAS SAW PARTS LISTITEM DESCRIPTION PART# QTY1 WHEEL, CONVEYOR CART 133090 42 SCREW, HEX HD,

41MK-1280 GAS SAW PARTS LISTITEM DESCRIPTION PART# QTY1 NUT, 3/8 - 16 HEX 101188 42 KEY, SQUARE, 1/4 X

42MK-1280 GAS SAW PARTS LISTITEM DESCRIPTION PART# QTY1 KEY, 3/16 SQ X 1 - 1/8 150344 12 BEARING, ARB

43MK-1280 GAS SAW PARTS LISTITEM DESCRIPTION PART# QTY1 ELBOW, 1/4 MNPT STREET 154615 12 FITTING, 1/4

44MK-1280 GAS SAW PARTS LISTFIGURE 7 - ASSY, CART - P/N 166581ITEM DESCRIPTION PART# QTY1 NUT, 3/8 -

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46MK-1280 GAS SAW ORDERING & RETURN INSTRUCTIONSORDERING INFORMATIONYou may order MK Diamond products through y

47MK-1280 GAS SAW WARRANTYCONTACT:Please contact MK Diamond Products, I

MK Diamond Products, Inc.1315 Storm ParkwayTorrance, CA 90501Toll-Free: (800) 845-5830Phone: (310) 539-5221Fax: (310) 539-5158www.mkdiamond.comMK-128

5Potential hazards associated with the MK-1280 Saw operation will be referenced with Hazard Sym-bols which appear throughout this manual, and will be

6ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSESSafety glasses should always be worn when working around power tools. Everyday eye-glasses only have impact resistant lense

7KEEP CHILDREN AWAYAll visitors and children should be kept a safe distance from work area. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOFMake the workshops kid proof by usi

8Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials with silica in their compo-sition may give off dust or mists containing cry

9The MK-1280 Gas Saw is designed for use with a 16-inch diameter segmented wet or dry MK Dia-mond blade with a .110 to .375 inch cutting width.The MK-