Skilled Trades / Res. Cons’t. Ceramic Tile Wet Saw Mr. Mark Shortall / Technology Department.

Skilled Trades / Res. Skilled Trades / Res. Cons’t. Ceramic Tile Wet Cons’t. Ceramic Tile Wet

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Mr. Mark Shortall / Technology Department

Dewalt D24000S Wet Tile Dewalt D24000S Wet Tile SawSaw

Dewalt D24000S Wet Tile Dewalt D24000S Wet Tile SawSaw

• This is a cantilevering rail/cart This is a cantilevering rail/cart system wet tile saw that can rip cut system wet tile saw that can rip cut 24” tiles up to 3 1/8” thick. 24” tiles up to 3 1/8” thick.

• On the diagonal it can cut tiles up to On the diagonal it can cut tiles up to 18”18”

SafetySafety

• Always obtain teachers permission prior to Always obtain teachers permission prior to operating the tile saw.operating the tile saw.

• Do not force the tool through the tile. It works Do not force the tool through the tile. It works better at a slow and steady pace.better at a slow and steady pace.

• Always place tile flat on cart and securely against Always place tile flat on cart and securely against the fence.the fence.

• Keep hands out of path of cutting wheel and at Keep hands out of path of cutting wheel and at least 3” from blade.least 3” from blade.

• Do not perform free hand cuts.Do not perform free hand cuts.

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• Never reach in back of cutting wheel.Never reach in back of cutting wheel.

• Do not cut dry… if cutting wheel is not cooled with Do not cut dry… if cutting wheel is not cooled with water serious damage could occur. Dry cutting also water serious damage could occur. Dry cutting also increases exposure to harmful airborne dust.increases exposure to harmful airborne dust.

• Shut off tool and wait for cutting wheel to stop before Shut off tool and wait for cutting wheel to stop before moving the workpiece.moving the workpiece.

• Return carriage to full rear position after each cut.Return carriage to full rear position after each cut.

• Be sure clamp handles are secure prior to starting any Be sure clamp handles are secure prior to starting any cut.cut.

• Don’t move either hand from the saw or the workpiece Don’t move either hand from the saw or the workpiece until the cutting wheel has stopped.until the cutting wheel has stopped.

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• Never use tool if it has a damaged Never use tool if it has a damaged cutting wheel.cutting wheel.

• Always use proper respiratory Always use proper respiratory protection.protection.

Demo VideoDemo Video

• Tile Saw DemoTile Saw Demo

Safety TestSafety Test

• Our tile saw works best for dry cutting ………Our tile saw works best for dry cutting ……… TT FF

• Be sure clamp handles are secured prior to using the tile Be sure clamp handles are secured prior to using the tile saw …………………………………………………….. Tsaw …………………………………………………….. T FF

• Keep hands on the saw and the workpiece until the Keep hands on the saw and the workpiece until the cutting wheel has come to a stop ………….. Tcutting wheel has come to a stop ………….. T FF

• If the blade is only slightly damaged we can still cut tiles If the blade is only slightly damaged we can still cut tiles with it ………………………………………………….with it …………………………………………………. T T FF

• It’s a good idea to use a dust mask when using the tile It’s a good idea to use a dust mask when using the tile saw for extended lenghts of time ……………..saw for extended lenghts of time …………….. T T FF

Safety TestSafety Test

• I should keep my hands at least 3” from the cutting I should keep my hands at least 3” from the cutting wheel at all times ……………………………..wheel at all times …………………………….. TT FF

• To prevent dust and to cool the cutting wheel we To prevent dust and to cool the cutting wheel we must always cut with water ……………………….must always cut with water ………………………. TT

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• Tile saw works better at a slow pace ….Tile saw works better at a slow pace …. TT FF

• Always lay tile flat and securely against the fence Always lay tile flat and securely against the fence when cutting …………………………………………….when cutting …………………………………………….

TT FF

• Do not perform freehand cuts ……………Do not perform freehand cuts …………… TT FF

Safety TestSafety Test

• Our tile saw works best for dry cutting ………Our tile saw works best for dry cutting ……… TT FF

• Be sure clamp handles are secured prior to using the tile Be sure clamp handles are secured prior to using the tile saw …………………………………………………….. saw …………………………………………………….. TT FF

• Keep hands on the saw and the workpiece until the Keep hands on the saw and the workpiece until the cutting wheel has come to a stop ………….. cutting wheel has come to a stop ………….. TT FF

• If the blade is only slightly damaged we can still cut tiles If the blade is only slightly damaged we can still cut tiles with it ………………………………………………….with it …………………………………………………. T T FF

• It’s a good idea to use a dust mask when using the tile It’s a good idea to use a dust mask when using the tile saw for extended lenghts of time ……………..saw for extended lenghts of time …………….. TT FF

Safety TestSafety Test

• I should keep my hands at least 3” from the cutting I should keep my hands at least 3” from the cutting wheel at all times ……………………………..wheel at all times …………………………….. TT FF

• To prevent dust and to cool the cutting wheel we To prevent dust and to cool the cutting wheel we must always cut with water ……………………….must always cut with water ………………………. TT

FF

• Tile saw works better at a slow pace ….Tile saw works better at a slow pace …. TT FF

• Always lay tile flat and securely against the fence Always lay tile flat and securely against the fence when cutting …………………………………………….when cutting …………………………………………….

TT FF

• Do not perform freehand cuts ……………Do not perform freehand cuts …………… TT FF

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Mr. Mark Shortall / Technology Department