Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product H3118 Grizzly
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TILE SAW MODEL H3118 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © JANUARY 2003 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi- cals 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1. SAFETY ....................................................................................................................... ...............................2 Safety Instructions For Power Tools .............................
-2- H3118 Tile Saw SECTION 1: SAFETY Safety Instructions For Power Tools 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY . All children and visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area. 6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
H3118 Tile Saw -3- 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD . Make sure your extension cord is in good condi- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- dance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
-4- H3118 Tile Saw 1. Wet Hands: DO NOT touch electrical con- nections with wet hands. 2. Plug In: All plug and receptacles must be off the ground and in a dry location. 3. Drip Loop : Always make a drip loop with the power cord when using the saw ( Figure 4, Page 11 ).
H3118 Tile Saw -5- SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model H3118 Tile Saw. The Model H3118 is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine machinery.
-6- H3118 Tile Saw SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V Operation Figure 1. NEMA 5-15 plug and GFCI outlet. T E S T R E S E T Grounding Prong GFCI Outlet Current Carrying Prongs Amperage Draw The Model H3118 is wired to operate at 110V and draws approximately 3.
H3118 Tile Saw -7- Grounding Extension Cord Reduce the risk of elec- trocution by keeping all connections dry and off the ground. DO NOT touch plugs with wet hands. Failure to follow these warning could result in serious injury. No single list of electrical guidelines can be comprehensive for all shop environ- ments.
-8- H3118 Tile Saw Clean Up Site Considerations Unsupervised children and visitors entering a shop could receive seri- ous personal injury. Ensure child and visitor safety by keeping all entrances to the shop locked at all times. DO NOT allow unsupervised children or visitors in the shop at any time.
H3118 Tile Saw -9- Main Features Power Switch Power Cord Table Tilting Mechanism Table Rip Fence Water Tray Blade Cover Blade Blade Guard Figure 2. Front view of saw. Set up and operation instructions will be easier to understand if you become familiar with the location and names of the basic features of the saw.
-10- H3118 Tile Saw Assembly Figure 3. Attaching the rubber feet. The Model H3118 comes pre-assembled from the factory except for the four rubber feet that need inserting as shown in Figure 3 . Dip the rubber feet into soapy water to ease the installation.
H3118 Tile Saw -11- Before starting the machine: 1. Read this manual and make sure you follow all safety precautions before operating this machine. 2. Make sure the blade guard is installed and is covering the blade above the table surface. 3. Make sure the blade cover is installed and is covering the blade below the table.
-12- H3118 Tile Saw Lubrication Water is used to cool and lubricate the saw blade when cutting tile. Water also reduces the amount of tile dust produced. Fill the water tray with water before making any tile cuts. The water level should be above the blade cover base when the water tray is under the saw as shown in Figure 6 .
H3118 Tile Saw -13- Cut Preparation Cutting To make a cut: 1. Using a marking pencil, mark the cut line on a piece of tile. 2. Unlock the rip fence ( Figure 7 ) and slide it to the edge of the table. 3. Line up the cut line on the tile with the saw blade.
-14- H3118 Tile Saw Figure 8. Diagonal cutting with the miter gauge. 45˚ Miter Cutting Diagonal cuts can be made on rectangular tiles using the supplied miter gauge. Figure 8 shows a typical set up for cutting the corner off of a square tile. Figure 9.
H3118 Tile Saw -15- SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE General Regular periodic maintenance on your Model H3118 will ensure its optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting your machine each time you use it. Before each use, perform the following checks: • Look for conditions allowing prolonged expo- sure of the motor and electrical components to water.
-16- H3118 Tile Saw Blade Changes To change/install the blade: 1. Unplug the machine from the power source! 2. Remove the water tray from underneath the tile saw. 3. Remove the blade cover by removing the screws on each side of the blade cover ( Figure 10 ).
H3118 Tile Saw -17- SECTION 7: REFERENCE INFO If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational information, call the Grizzly Service Department.
-18- H3118 Tile Saw Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MACHINE DATA SHEET Design Type .........................................................................................................
PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST -19- H3118 Tile Saw.
-20- H3118 Tile Saw 26 PS08M PHLP HD SCR M5-0.8 X 12 27 PH3118027 PLATE 28 PH3118028 CONNECTION PLATE 29 PH3118029 FRAME 30 PS38M PHLP HD SCR M4-0.7 X 10 31 PN01M HEX NUT M6-1.0 32 PH3118032 HANDLE 33 PB02M HEX BOLT M6-1.0 X 12 34 PH3118034 MOTOR 35 PS17M PHLP HD SCR M4-0.
H3118 Tile Saw -21- NOTES.
-22- H3118 Tile Saw Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.
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