Operator’s Manual
16
Stringing Your Tile
Once your tile spool has been safely loaded on the trailer and the top hat secured, you
are ready to transport to the location where you plan to string your tile. Muddy
conditions could result in problems with stringing your tile. Be sure to check your
location in advance of stringing any tile.
OPENING THE ROLL OF TILE
To begin stringing your tile, remove the tile tie downs and release a short length of tile
onto the ground before driving forward.
CONTROLLING YOUR SPEED
Gradually drive forward to dispense the tile. Maintain a consistent speed to help with
smooth tile feed. Utilize the table brake to control the uncoiling speed.
CUTTING A TILE MID-SPOOL
If your job requires less than a full spool of tile, you will need to stop and cut your tile.
Then secure the loose end to the spool using string, a rubber strap, or joint tape.
* OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT : PARTIAL SPOOL
IDEAL makes an optional cartridge (Heavy Duty Removable Spool) to move and
store partial spools of tile. The tile gets loaded onto the cartridge (which is
loaded on the center tube) and the cartridge provides a mechanism for securing
the tile end and stability for the partially used roll of tile to be placed on the
ground without unrolling.
