Wet Cutting Do's & Don'ts for concrete and masonry sawing:

DO'S
1. Do follow manufacturer's recommended blade specifications for material to be cut.
2. Do inspect the diamond blade for damage that may have occurred during shipment or damage due to previous use.
3. Do be sure that the diamond saw blade is mounted on a correct diameter blade shaft between proper blade flanges and is securely hand-tightened with a wrench.
4. DO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED PULLEY SIZES AND OPERATING SPEEDS. FOR SPECIFIC BLADE DIAMETERS, REFER TO MANUFACTURER'S OPERATING MANUAL.
5. Do operate the saw with proper safety attire, i.e., safety glasses, safety helmet, safety shoes and hearing protection.

DON'TS
1. Don't use a diamond saw blade without checking manufacturer's recommendations for the material to be cut. Improper selection can cause excessive blade wear and possible damage to the diamond saw blade and the machine, and create an unsafe operating condition.
2. Don't use a new diamond saw blade or remount a used blade which has a core that is not flat or is cracked, which shows segment damage or loss, or which has a damaged arbor hole. 3. Don't use mounting flanges on which the bearing surfaces are not clean and flat.
4. Don't force blade onto machine blade shaft or mount blade on undersized blade shaft. Either condition can result in unsafe operating conditions and excessive blade wear.
5. Don't mount blade on machine that does not meet the minimum requirements set forth in the manufacturer's machine operating manual.