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No. 675 24" Carpet tile Cutter 

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The Crain 24" Carpet Tile Cutter includes a 26" blade designed to cut soft tiles 
including carpet tiles, VCT tiles, luxury vinyl tiles, rubber tiles and cork tiles.  
Do not use the 26" blade for cutting wood or laminate planks, or ceramic tiles.  
A 13" wood cutting blade is available for cutting wood and laminate flooring 
planks only (not shingles or wall siding), and is sold separately.  Do not use this 
cutter for any purpose not described in this manual.  

This cutter has a sharp blade.  Keep hands away!  The blade is lever-activated 
and can cause severe cuts or sever fingers or hands.  Pay attention to the posi-
tion and motion of the blade in operation and transportation of the cutter. 

If the material being cut gets stuck on the blade, remove the stuck material 
from the blade using scrap material or other tool.  Do not use bare hands!  Keep 
hands away from the blade at all times.  Use of new, clean, sharp blades can 
reduce the sticking of materials on the blade.

Scrap materials, dust, and splinters can accumulate around the blade, behind 
the blade, or on the bed of the cutter.  These can impair the safe operation of 
the cutter.  Keep these clear at all times by dusting them off using a piece of 
scrap material or other tool.  Keep hands away from the blade.  Wear eye and 
ear protection when using this cutter.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

Carrying 

Handle

Rear

Stand

Ruler

Cut Guide

Fence

Bottom 

Bar

Blade

Pressure

Roller

Pressure

Roller

Blade 

Carrier

Safety 

Lock

Connector 

Tube

Leverage 

Handle

Grip

Bed

Guide

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Page 1: ...e cutter If the material being cut gets stuck on the blade remove the stuck material from the blade using scrap material or other tool Do not use bare hands Keep hands away from the blade at all times Use of new clean sharp blades can reduce the sticking of materials on the blade Scrap materials dust and splinters can accumulate around the blade behind the blade or on the bed of the cutter These c...

Page 2: ...ith enough force to cause injury Figure 4 Be aware of the motion of the leverage handle As it rises guide the leverage handle to its starting upright position to prevent it from slamming against its stop or impacting your body In operation kneel to the side of the leverage handle keeping head and body out of its arc This cutter is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical sen sor...

Page 3: ...xposures varies de pending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles CAUTION Tool is heavy Users with adequate strength should move the cutter with proper lifting technique and constant awareness of th...

Page 4: ...ANCE below ASSEMBLE THE LEVERAGE HANDLE This cutter is designed to be pow ered manually using the leverage handle that is provided Do not add additional leverage handles or other power sources to the cutter To assemble the leverage handle insert it into the connector tube on the blade carrier Figure 5 The leverage handle includes a spring loaded button that engages one of the two holes in the conn...

Page 5: ...ers and dust around the blade blade carrier and on the cutting bed Dust off using a piece of scrap or other tool Check the cut edges of any material that will be installed for splinters or sharp edges These may require removal by sanding or trimming to prevent injury The fence of the cutter is movable to any one of four straight positions or any one of four 45 angle positions See Figure 7 When cut...

Page 6: ...ace the tile up side down on the bed of the cutter and slide un derneath the blade of the cutter until it contacts the wall Make sure hands are clear of the blade and blade carrier then pull down on the lever age handle to cut the tile The piece cut off A should be the right length to cover the floor up to the wall B WHEELS The cutter includes wheels for moving the cutter easily from a kneeling po...

Page 7: ...ide for large burrs or nicks and the fine side for smaller ones Move the stone back and forth from end to end of the blade Do not rub the anvil of the cutter with the stone or undue wear may result CHANGING THE BLADE WARNING The blade is extremely sharp and it can be slippery and difficult to hold Use extreme caution The use of gloves is recommended To remove and replace the blade first remove the...

Page 8: ...ws 4 1675 39 Pressure Roller Set Screws 2 1675 40 Connector Tube Screws 2 1675 41 Crankshaft Pivot Bolts 2 1675 42 Blade Stop 1675 43 Blade Stop Cover 1675 44 Blade Stop Screws 7 1675 45 Guide Rod Foot 1 1675 46 Guide Rod Foot Screw 1 1675 47 Rear Stand Fasteners 6 676 Carpet Tile Cutter Blade 1679 19 Safety Lock Thumb Screw 1555 O Set Screw Safety Lock Bar GUARANTEE This No 675 24 Carpet Tile Cut...

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