Instructions for Cutting Various Types of Tile
Vinyl Composition Tile
In
general, this depends on the thickness (.080",
³⁄₃₂
", and
¹⁄₈
") and the tempera-
ture.
1. For .080" and
³⁄₃₂
" thick tile: Can be sheared—cutter is set at the factory for
these popular tiles. There is a slight shear angle in this setting (upper blade
¹⁄₃₂
"
deeper at the handle side).
2.
For
¹⁄₈
" thick tile: Can be sheared as above if temperature of tile is approxi-
mately 75°F or above. If cooler, tile tends to be brittle, then a breaking cutting
action is desirable. How to adjust the upper blade for breaking action was
described earlier. Approximately
¹⁄₃₂
" of opening should be left between the
blades when in closed position, with a slight amount of shear angle.
Solid Vinyl Tile, Rubber Tile, and Cork Tile
All of these materials require a shearing type cutting action. The thicker and tougher-
to-cut materials require greater shear angle to make cutting easier. This is especially
true if the cutter blades have become somewhat dull.
Asphalt Tile and Epoxy Terrazzo Tile
Both of these materials require a breaking type of cutting action. The opening
between the blades when the cutter is in the closed position should be about
¹⁄₃₂
"
at the handle side and
¹⁄₁₆
" at the other side for
¹⁄₈
" thick tile. The opening (in the
closed position) should be greater for thicker tile. A little bit of experimentation will
result in the best setting.
Carpet Tile
For cutting carpet tiles and other soft materials, adjust the No. H-24-23 Rear Sup-
port as follows:
1. Loosen four socket head cap screws and jam nuts.
2. Raise the rear support to the same height as the lower blade.
3. Tighten the socket head cap screws and jam nuts.
General Information
The Ball Bearings on the handle crankshaft should be oiled (a few drops) occa-
sionally.
When cutting, it is easier, and more natural to push down on the handle grip with
the palm of the hand during the last portion of the cutting stroke.
The gauges, (Parts Nos. H-2445 and H-2490) are made for accurate 45° and 90°
cuts. Full diagonal (45°) half tile cuts can be made on 12" x 12" Tile. For parallel cuts,
be sure to hold the tile flush against the rail on the handle side of the cutter.
If you are not getting a perfect 45° angle when cutting diagonals, note the two hex
socket set screws in the angled edge of the gauge that butts up against the tile. You
may adjust these two screws in or out to achieve a perfect 45° angle.
