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Instruction
manual
Tile Saw
MODEL 1500
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 1. All grounded, cord-connected tools: 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
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lug, and the like, extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place with a metal screw. NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code. 3. Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a nominal rating between 150 - 250 volts, inclusive: If the tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that loo
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information re- lates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoi
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11. Wear proper apparel. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 12. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool. 13. Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 14. Maintain tools in top condition. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest
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ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. Disconnect saw before servicing, when changing cutting wheels, and cleaning. 2. Use splash hood for every operation for which it can be used. 3. 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
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There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this tool NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you. Technical Service Manager Porter-Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North Jackson, TN 38305 SYMBOL DEFINITION V ........................ volts A ......................
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Do not operate your tool on a current on which the voltage is not within correct limits. Do not operate tools rated A.C. only on D.C. current. To do so may seriously damage the tool. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FOREWORD Porter-Cable Model 1500 Tile Saw is designed to cut ceramic tile. The Model 1500 is powered by a 7.4 amp motor. The tile saw has the capacity to cut 14" in length, 10" x 10” tile cut diagonally, and 2" depth cut. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING 1. Carefully remove the machine from the carton. We r
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ASSEMBLY 1. Locate and identify all parts. 2. Insert the plug (F) Fig. 1, into the water tray (A) Fig. 1. The plug should be inserted into the top of the water tray as shown in Fig. 2. ATTACHING THE MOTOR TO THE SAW ARM 1. Place the motor on a flat surface. Fig. 2 2. Line up the 3 holes (A) Fig. 3, in the motor, with the 3 holes (A) Fig. 4 in the saw arm. 3. Thread each screw (G) Fig. 1, through the holes in the saw arm A to the holes in the motor. B Make sure that the motor grounding tab (B)
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ATTACHING SAW ARM TO THE CUTTING TRAY 1. Insert the water pump hose into the largest hole in the side of the cutting tray (from the outside) Fig. 6, pull the hose through the hole. 2. Position the saw arm (C) Fig. 1, onto the cutting tray as shown in Fig. 7. Fig. 6 3. Insert 2 screws (G) Fig. 1, through the 2 holes on the inside of the cutting tray Fig. 8, and tighten securely. 4. Place the water pump (E) Fig. 1, into the bottom of the water tray Fig. 9. 5. Attach the water pump hose, from the
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Fig. 10 Fig. 11A 6. Plug the water pump cord into the motor plug receptacle (Fig. 10). NOTE: Place cord through the cord slot (Fig.11A), in the water tray. Only plug water pump A cord into motor receptacle. 7. Loosen the water hose clamp (A) Fig. 11B, and insert cable tie (Q) Fig. 1, through the water hose Fig. 11B clamp. Secure water pump cord and motor cord to saw arm with cable tie as shown in Fig. 11C. Tighten the water hose clamp (A) Fig. 11B. 8. Secure water pump hose and cord to the cutti
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2. Place the inner flange (I) Fig. 1, onto the motor arbor as shown in Fig. 13 3. Place the blade (J) Fig. 1, onto the motor arbor. NOTE: Make sure the blade is placed on the arbor with the arrow on the blade facing counter-clockwise, as shown in Fig. 14. 4. Place the outer flange (I) Fig. 1, onto the motor as shown in Fig. Fig. 13 15. 5. Tighten the arbor nut (O) Fig. 1, onto the arbor Fig. 16 using the 2 wrenches provided (M,N) Fig. 1. NOTE: Wrench (M) Fig. 1, is used to hold the arbor in plac
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Connect machine to power circuit. NOTE: 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” Fig. 18, in the cord connecting the saw to a receptacle. The “drip loop” is Fig. 18 that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent A water traveling along the co
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WATER PUMP The flow rate dial (A) Fig. 22B, should be set on the maximum setting. A RIP GUIDE The rip guide (A) Fig. 22A is used to make precision cuts. Loosen knob (B), position the rip guide on the cutting tray scale to the amount of tile to be cut off and then tighten knob. Hold the tile against the rip guide and the cutting tray and proceed to cut the tile as discussed in the section Fig. 22B “OPERATING TILE SAW.” MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN A Periodically blow out all air passages with dry
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FAILURE TO START Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line. LUBRICATION This tool has been lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. No further lubrication is necessary. BRUSH INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION For your continued safety and electrical protection, brush inspection and repl
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PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period. For repair or replacement return the complete tool or accessory, transportation prepaid, to your nearest Porter-Cable Service C
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PORTER-CABLE DELTA SERVICE CENTERS (CENTROS DE SERVICIO DE PORTER-CABLE DELTA) (CENTRE DE SERVICE PORTER-CABLE DELTA) Parts and Repair Service for Porter-Cable Delta Power Tools are Available at These Locations (Obtenga Refaccion de Partes o Servicio para su Herramienta en los Siguientes Centros de Porter-Cable Delta) (Locations où vous trouverez les pièces de rechange nécessaires ainsi qu’un service d’entretien) ARIZONA GEORGIA MINNESOTA Cleveland 44125 Tempe 85282 (Phoenix) Forest Pa
