- 1). Mark the dimensions of the cut on the tile's surface with a tape measure and pencil or wax crayon. Use layout tools, such as a straightedge or square, to lay out a straight line between the cut marks. Extend the layout line across the tile, from edge to edge.
- 2). Fill the wet saw's water basin with fresh, clean water. Place the tile, layout lines facing upward, on top of the wet saw's table. Attach the saw's guide fence to the saw's table and butt the tile's edge against the side of the fence. Slide the fence and tile left or right across the table to align the tile's cut line with the saw's blade.
- 3). Push the guide fence's locking tab in place to secure the guide in position. Remove the tile from the saw's table. Plug the saw into an electrical outlet and turn the saw's power switch to "On." Check the blade to ensure that water is running over the blade and table and add water if necessary. Turn off the saw.
- 4). Place the tile on the saw's table and butt the tile against the guide fence. Put on goggles and gloves. Pull the tile away from the saw's blade and activate the saw. Push the tile through the spinning blade. Maintain a firm grip on the tile to ensure that the tile remains flush against the guide fence.
- 5). Push the tile through the blade along the cut line. Keep your fingers clear of the blade. As the blade nears the edge of the tile, push the tile through the blade with a push stick or the wet saw's push guide.
- 6). Push the tile beyond the blade. Turn the saw's power switch to the "Off" position. Allow the blade to slow to a stop before removing the tile from the saw's table.
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