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6280 BLADES
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
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.
• PURE VINYL RUBBER TILE:
Goods will need to be scored
down to 10 to 12 inches for proper removal (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.
• CERAMIC (Glued with Double Duty or Mudsets):
Before
removing ceramic tile, tiles will have to be pre-broke with a mallet
or large hammer. On small random block styles of tile,
pre-breaking may not be necessary. Open an area large enough
for machine or blade to fit in, or start from a doorway. Keep work
area clean to keep good wheel contact with floor. Use slow
speed and small blades. Ripper Teeth may need to be used first.
• DIRECT GLUED CARPET:
Can be done with either self scoring
blades (Figure D) 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 12" to 14" blades
are used on direct glued carpet, secondary backed, unitary,
double glued, vinyl foam, urethane foam. Latex foams come up
easily with a 16" blade.
• HARD TO REMOVE SURFACES:
Ripper teeth can be used on
hard to remove goods (See Figure C). Hardwood, VCT, and
some ceramics give machine operators super high impact (PSI).
1. Remove five (5) hex head bolts.
2. Remove blade holder.
3. Replace with Ripper Teeth plate. Replace and tighten
five (5) hex head screws.
Figure D
Bevel Up
WARNING:
Never remove flooring containing asbestos
without fully understanding proper state and federal procedures
and guidelines.