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

2. Dewalt D24000S Wet Tile Saw

3. This is a cantilevering rail/cart system wet tile saw that can rip cut 24” tiles up to 3 1/8” thick. This is a cantilevering rail/cart system wet tile saw that can rip cut 24” tiles up to 3 1/8” thick. On the diagonal it can cut tiles up to 18” On the diagonal it can cut tiles up to 18”

4. Safety Always obtain teachers permission prior to operating the tile saw. Always obtain teachers permission prior to operating the tile saw. Do not force the tool through the tile. It works better at a slow and steady pace. Do not force the tool through the tile. It works better at a slow and steady pace. Always place tile flat on cart and securely against the fence. Always place tile flat on cart and securely against the fence. Keep hands out of path of cutting wheel and at least 3” from blade. Keep hands out of path of cutting wheel and at least 3” from blade. Do not perform free hand cuts. Do not perform free hand cuts.

5. Safety 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 water serious damage could occur. Dry cutting also increases exposure to harmful airborne dust. Do not cut dry… if cutting wheel is not cooled with water serious damage could occur. Dry cutting also increases exposure to harmful airborne dust. Shut off tool and wait for cutting wheel to stop before moving the workpiece. Shut off tool and wait for cutting wheel to stop before 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 cut. Be sure clamp handles are secure prior to starting any cut. Don’t move either hand from the saw or the workpiece until the cutting wheel has stopped. Don’t move either hand from the saw or the workpiece until the cutting wheel has stopped.

6. Safety Never use tool if it has a damaged cutting wheel. Never use tool if it has a damaged cutting wheel. Always use proper respiratory protection. Always use proper respiratory protection.

7. Demo Video Tile Saw Demo Tile Saw Demo Tile Saw Demo Tile Saw Demo

8. Safety Test Our tile saw works best for dry cutting ………TF Our tile saw works best for dry cutting ………TF Be sure clamp handles are secured prior to using the tile saw …………………………………………………….. TF Be sure clamp handles are secured prior to using the tile saw …………………………………………………….. TF Keep hands on the saw and the workpiece until the cutting wheel has come to a stop ………….. TF Keep hands on the saw and the workpiece until the cutting wheel has come to a stop ………….. TF If the blade is only slightly damaged we can still cut tiles with it …………………………………………………. TF If the blade is only slightly damaged we can still cut tiles with it …………………………………………………. TF It’s a good idea to use a dust mask when using the tile saw for extended lenghts of time …………….. TF It’s a good idea to use a dust mask when using the tile saw for extended lenghts of time …………….. TF

9. Safety Test I should keep my hands at least 3” from the cutting wheel at all times ……………………………..TF I should keep my hands at least 3” from the cutting wheel at all times ……………………………..TF To prevent dust and to cool the cutting wheel we must always cut with water ……………………….TF To prevent dust and to cool the cutting wheel we must always cut with water ……………………….TF Tile saw works better at a slow pace ….TF Tile saw works better at a slow pace ….TF Always lay tile flat and securely against the fence when cutting …………………………………………….TF Always lay tile flat and securely against the fence when cutting …………………………………………….TF Do not perform freehand cuts ……………TF Do not perform freehand cuts ……………TF

10. Safety Test Our tile saw works best for dry cutting ………TF Our tile saw works best for dry cutting ………TF Be sure clamp handles are secured prior to using the tile saw …………………………………………………….. TF Be sure clamp handles are secured prior to using the tile saw …………………………………………………….. TF Keep hands on the saw and the workpiece until the cutting wheel has come to a stop ………….. TF Keep hands on the saw and the workpiece until the cutting wheel has come to a stop ………….. TF If the blade is only slightly damaged we can still cut tiles with it …………………………………………………. TF If the blade is only slightly damaged we can still cut tiles with it …………………………………………………. TF It’s a good idea to use a dust mask when using the tile saw for extended lenghts of time …………….. TF It’s a good idea to use a dust mask when using the tile saw for extended lenghts of time …………….. TF

11. Safety Test I should keep my hands at least 3” from the cutting wheel at all times ……………………………..TF I should keep my hands at least 3” from the cutting wheel at all times ……………………………..TF To prevent dust and to cool the cutting wheel we must always cut with water ……………………….TF To prevent dust and to cool the cutting wheel we must always cut with water ……………………….TF Tile saw works better at a slow pace ….TF Tile saw works better at a slow pace ….TF Always lay tile flat and securely against the fence when cutting …………………………………………….TF Always lay tile flat and securely against the fence when cutting …………………………………………….TF Do not perform freehand cuts ……………TF Do not perform freehand cuts ……………TF

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