Alpha AWS-125 Instruction Manual

Part No: AWS-125 / AWS-225103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-0114www.alpha-tools.comAlpha® Wet Stone CutterInstruction M

10 GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER: DANGER! Do not bypass the GFCI if this condition occurs, a real shock hazard may exist. WARNING!If the GFCI fai

112. Check items below when the GFCI goes OFF frequently. • Force applied on the stone cutter. • Water entered inside the stone cutter. • Vol

12 WARNING!1. Before turning the switch ON, make sure the rotating parts are not touching anything. If the switch is turned ON while they are in

13 INSTALLATION OF WATER ATTACHMENT1. Remove the wing screw and washer for adjusting the cutting depth. (See Figure-6)2. Raise cutting depth so th

14Spanner WrenchT-handle Wrench...turn clockwise to loosen WATER FLOW Connect only to an isolating transformer when using water ow.Connect the nylo

15CURVE CUTTING BLADE INSTALLATIONSTRAIGHT BLADE INSTALLATION Bolt M6x30 LeftPart No. 133463Alpha® Contour Curve Cutting BladeFlange IPart No. 133418

16 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

17straight. OPTION 3: USING THE CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY AND GUIDE RAILInstall the guide rail 2-3/4 inches / 70mm from the intended cut. Take care to ensure

18 CURVE CUTTING APPLICATIONWhen cutting the curved line, you can remove the ruler guide and cut free-hand. (Figure-8) Step 1. Score along the cuttin

19BLADE INSPECTION, INSTALLATION, AND REMOVAL DANGER!Be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet before attaching or removing the saw blade from

2TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction ... 3 Abo

20AWS-125 MAINTENANCE DAILY1. Before daily start-up inspect tool, power cord, GFCI, and Saw Blade, looking for chips and cracks.2. If damage has occ

21REPLACING AND CHECKING THE CARBON BRUSHESIn order to keep your tool running correctly, you need to check your carbon brushes after every one hundred

22Proper Alignment4. Install new carbon brush with the proper alignment of the brush holder followed by the cap as shown in Figure 25.Figure-25Old Ca

23Note: If you notice any resistance while tightening the carbon brush cap, it is an indication that the top plate on the carbon brush assembly is st

247. Check to see if the two parts move freely by pushing the top plate of the carbon brush into the recess on the bottom of the carbon brush cap and

25The ideal general purpose blade for use on masonry, concrete and tile. The turbo rim allows for safe and smooth operation. It is cost effective, lo

26This is the latest addition to Alpha® Contour curve cutting series blade for Porcelain. Alpha® made this application possible in conjunction with Al

27 ALPHA® AWS-125 WET STONE CUTTER SCHEMATIC

28 ALPHA® AWS-125 WET STONE CUTTER PARTS LIST DRAWING NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY1 133080 Screw M5×40 32 130031 Self-tapping Screw St 3.9 X19 73

29 ALPHA® AWS-125 WET STONE CUTTER PARTS LIST DRAWING NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY39 133418 Flange I (for AWS-125) 140 133062 O Ring 18×2.5 141 1

3INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the Alpha® AWS-125 Wet Stone Cutter. Please read this instruc-tion manual thoroughly to ensure safe and correct

30EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Name of Manufacturer: Alpha Professional Tools® Address of Manufacturer: 103 Bauer Drive Oakland, NJ 07436 U

31PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARDModel No. Serial No.Company Name: ______________________________________________Name: ___________________

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4Note: In some situations, failing to observe WARNING notes could result in death or serious personal injury. Be sure to read and observe the sa

510. Do not abuse the electrical cord Never carry the tool by the electrical cord or pull it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep the electrical cor

6AWS-125 OVERVIEW SPECIFICATIONSRating ...110/220 VoltsA

7 ACCESSORIESCOMPONENTS: 1. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (Part No. 133289/133292)2. Water Valve (Part No. 133362)3. Water Attachment Assembly (

8ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE WET STONE CUTTERIn addition to the general safety notes described on the preceding pages, please read and obser

9• Always use and store the saw blades according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The ange bolt must be tightened before starting to work with th