BX-3 BRICK XTREME DRY BRICK SAW OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment Enter the Serial Number of your new saw in the space below. The Serial Number is located on the left side of the blade guard. SERIAL NUMBER: NOTE: For your (1) one year warranty to be effective, complete the warranty card (including the Serial Number) and mail it in as soon as possible.
INTRODUCTION and TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION: We at MK Diamond want to congratulate you on selecting the BX-3 Dry Brick Saw. We are certain that you will be pleased with your purchase. MK Diamond takes pride in producing the finest products in the industry. Operated correctly, your BX-3 should provide you with years of quality service. In order to help you, we have included this manual. This owners manual contains information necessary to operate and maintain your BX-3 safely and correctly.
SAFETY Read and follow all safety, operating and maintenance instructions. Failure to read and follow these instructions could result in injury or death to you or others. Failure to read and follow these instructions could also result in damage and/or reduced equipment life. SAFETY MESSAGES: Safety messages inform the user about potential hazards that could lead to injury, death and/or equipment damage.
SAFETY USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. If using an extension cord make sure it is in good condition first. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage that will result in a loss of power and overheating. TABLE 1, Page 7 shows the correct AWG size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage.
SAFETY Hazard Symbols: ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Never touch electrical wires or components while the motor is running. Exposed, frayed or worn electrical motor wiring can be sources of electrical shock that could cause severe injury or burns. ACCIDENTAL STARTS! Before plugging the equipment into an electrical outlet, be sure the trigger switch, locking button is in the "RELEASE" position to prevent accidental starting. Unplug the power tool before performing any service operation.
SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: In order to prevent potential electrical shock and injury, the following electrical safety precautions and symbols should be followed at all times! In case 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.
SAFETY Power Cord To avoid the possibly of the appliance plug or receptacle getting wet, position the Brick Saw to one side of a wall mounted receptacle. This will prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or plug. A "drip loop," shown in FIGURE 2, should be arranged by the user to properly position the power cord relative to the power source. The "drip loop" is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or Power Tool the connector, if an extension cord is used.
SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS: Safety labels are located according to Figures 1 to 4 below. The labels contain important safety information. Please read the information contained on each safety label. These labels are considered a permanent part of your saw. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact MK Diamond or your dealer for a replacement Item 1. 2. 3. 4.
SAFETY PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: The BX-3 is a versatile lightweight, dry, masonry saw. Operated and used according to this manual, the BX-3 will provide years of dependable service. General Description: The BX-3, Brick Xtreme, is engineered as a 14" dry saw, consisting of a powerful 115v motor in a hard plastic case. The saw is capable of cutting brick and masonry up to 8" x 8" x 16" in size; the blade has a five (5) inch cutting depth.
UNPACKING, TRANSPORT and ASSEMBLY UNPACKING: Your BX-3 has been shipped from the factory thoroughly inspected. Only minimal assembly is required. If not already done, remove the BX-3 from the carton and place it on a flat surface. Remove Strapping. Remove the Accessories box from the main carton and place along side the BX-3 (Owners Manual is in Accessories Box).
UNPACKING, TRANSPORT and ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY: Follow the assembly instructions to prepare your BX-3 for operation. 1. Movable Cutting Table Installation: Cutting Table Front Roller Wheels Ease of Movement (See Maintenance Section If Problems Arise) Guide Rails Guide Rail Roller Wheels (A) Position Movable Cutting Table (B) Seat Roller Wheels on Guide Rails (C) Verify Correct Seating 2.
SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION SETUP: • • • Before powering or starting, check for damage that could prevent this equipment from proper operation or performing its intended function. Check for binding and alignment of moving parts. Check for damaged, broken, or missing parts. Verify the trigger switch, locking button is in the "RELEASE" position.
SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION If an extension cord is used, first verify it meets the requirements of TABLE 1 (page 9). Plug the BX-3 into the extension cord; plug the extension cord into a GFCI. Finally, plug the GFCI into the power source in that order.
SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION: 1. Cutting Setup: Ruler/Stop Set Edge of Cutting Guide to Desired Cut Length on Ruler/Stop Ruler Markings (A) Set Adjustable Cutting Guide Set against Adjustable Cutting Guide and Ruler/Stop Adjustable Cutting Guide Ruler/Stop (B) Position Masonry Piece DO NOT FORCE the blade to cut, it will do the job better and safer at rate for which it was designed. 2.
SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION 3. Chop Cutting: A Chop Cut is performed by cutting completely through an object in one pass.
SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION 5. Angle Cuts: Angle Cuts may be performed using the Step Cut, Chop Cut or the Locked Cutting Head cutting methods. The following is utilizing the Locked Cutting Head method.
SETUP, ADJUSTMENT and OPERATION 6. Cleanup: Power Source GFCI (A) Unplug GFCI from Power Source (B) Unplug GFCI from BX-3 Pull Straight Back To Remove Cap (C) Remove Motor Filter Cap Always wear eye protection when using compressed air.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE: 1. General Maintenance: The following maintenance should be performed following each use. Use Light oil, such as WD-40 or 3 in 1 when lubricating parts. Lubricate Torsion Spring Lubricate Roller Wheels Lubricate Guide Rails (A) Lubricate Cutting Head Torsion Spring (B) Lubricate Movable Cutting Table Roller Wheels and Guide Rails 2. Monthly Maintenance: The following should be performed monthly. Items should be lubricated as directed.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3. Blade Dressing: Like most cutting instruments, a diamond blade performs best when it is dressed. Over time and use, diamonds on the outer edge will become smooth or “glazed” over. This will reduce grinding efficiency and may cause the blade to “wander” or bend, giving the illusion of an alignment problem. When this occurs, the blade will need to be dressed. The diamond blade can be dressed using the MK Dressing Stick (part number 152792) and by following the steps below.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Diamond Blade Change-out: Disconnect the tool before servicing and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 5. Movable Cutting Table Wheel Change Out: NOTE: All four (4) Movable Cutting Table, Roller Wheels should be replaced at the same time (MK Diamond Part No. – 133090).
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 6. Protective Wooden Strip Replacement: The protective wooden strip is to protect the Movable Cutting Table from damage during operation. Over time, the wooden strip will become grooved from use. A grooved wooden strip will not support masonry during cutting, causing the blade to "break through" the piece instead of performing a smooth cut (MK Diamond Part No. – 156427).
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 7. Motor Brush Change-out: Disconnect the tool before servicing and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING: Verify the Lockable Switch is unlocked and the saw is disconnected from the power source before performing any troubleshooting procedure. 1.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 3.
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW: BX-3 Revision 11/00, Effective Date November 1, 2000 Table of Contents Page 26
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST PARTS LIST: Item A A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A17 B B1 B2 B3 C C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 D D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 E E1 E2 BX-3 Description Assembly, Frame, Right Casting, Frame, Right Casting, Frame, Left Support, Horizontal Frame Tube Connector, ¼-20 Screw, ¼-20 x 1 ½ Hex Head Cap Washer, ¼ SAE Flat Washer, ¼ Split Lock Strap, Table Guide Rail Screw, ¼-20 x ¾, Hex Head Cap Washer, ¼ Split Lock Drive Stud, Round Head Grooved
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Item E3 E4 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 F F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F10 F11 F12 H H5 H6 H7 H8 H8-A BX-3 Description Flange, Inner Screw, M10 – 1.
THEORY THEORY OF DIAMOND BLADES: Diamond blades do not really cut; they grind the material through friction. Diamond crystals, often visible at the leading edge and sides of the rim/segment, remove material by scratching out particles of hard, dense materials, or by knocking out larger particles of loosely bonded abrasive material. This process eventually cracks or fractures the diamond particle, breaking it down into smaller pieces.
ACCESSORIES, ORDERING and RETURN INFORMATION ACCESSORIES: ITEM 1. NUMBER DESCRIPTION 157957 MK-BX10, Dry Cutting 14" Segmented Blade 157944 MK-BX30, Dry Cutting 14" Segmented Block Blade 231276 Adjustable Cutting Guide 133090 Roller Wheel 156427 Protective Wooden Strip 157729 Motor Air Filter 152610 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
ACCESSORIES, ORDERING and RETURN INFORMATION ORDERING INFORMATION: You may order MK Diamond products through your local MK Diamond distributor or, you may order direct from MK Diamond. NOTE: There is a $25.00 minimum order when ordering direct from MK Diamond. All purchases must be made using VISA or MasterCard.
BX-3 BRICK XTREME BRICK SAW OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 MESSAGE: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contain chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
