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BLADES
Figure A
Figure B
Figure E
TYPES OF TEAROUTS
REMOVAL MATERIALS
• VCT TILE:
Never use a blade wider than the size of the tile being removed (See Figure A). If goods
being removed still do not come up clean or machine jumps on top of goods, reduce blade size to a
smaller blade until proper blade size is found or use a smaller portion of the blade. The most common
blade sizes when removing tile are a 4'' x 6'' or a 5'' x 6'', but a 3'' x 10'' works in some cases.
• PURE VINYL RUBBER TILE:
Goods will need to be scored to the size of the blade being used (See
Figure B). Self scoring blades can be used with some materials. A 10" blade is recommended for this
product, but determine what size blade works best.
• HARD TO REMOVE SURFACES:
Ripper teeth can be used on hard to remove goods (Hardwood &
VCT) (See Figure E).
• DIRECT GLUED CARPET:
Can be done with either self scoring blades (Figure C) or pre-score carpet
to blade width prior to stripping with #584 Scoring Tool. Pre-scored carpet makes machine easier to
control and blades stay sharper longer. Blades up to 16" wide can be used. Normally 5" to 10" blades
are used on direct glued carpet, secondary backed, unitary, double glued, vinyl foam, urethane foam.
Rubber back & latex foams usually come up easily with a 16" blade. If using a self-scoring blade, they
must be kept sharp.
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CERAMIC:
Requires a Ceramic Blade Cover and a ceramic bit (See Figure D). Ceramic over a wood
sub-floor requires a low angle so the blade is flat to the floor. Ceramic over hard sub-floor such as
concrete, angle can be increased. Experiment with the angle to see which works the best. Clear debris
from area as it is removed.
Figure C
WARNING:
Never remove flooring containing asbestos without fully understanding proper state
and federal procedures and guidelines. Wear safety glasses.
Ripper Teeth
Self Scoring Blade
Figure D
