How to Use a Lowe's QEP Portable 4-Inch Saw

The Q.E.P. portable 4-inch saw is a wet saw sold at Lowe's home improvement stores, and is designed specifically for cutting tile. The release of water by the saw helps to reduce heat and friction as the blade cuts through the ceramic tile. The water cools the blade and provides lubrication for the cut, which in turn puts less stress on the tile, the blade and the saw motor. The Q.E.P. saw can also used for miter cuts and can be adjusted to three different angles.

Instructions

1. • 1

     Place the blade onto the saw's shaft and then slip the washer and blade shaft wing nut on and tighten it firmly by hand.

   • 2

     Fill the saw's cooling reservoir with water to the "fill" mark designated by the filler cap on the side of the saw.

   • 3

     Raise the tip-up table to 15, 30 or 45 degrees for miter cutting. For straight cutting, place the rip guide on the table and fold its levers down to hold it in place.

   • 4

     Plug your wet saw's power cord into a grounded 120-volt wall socket.

   • 5

     Press the power button to begin cutting.