GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Place the tile, glazed side up, against the most forward position of the cutter
against the ruled stop. Gently place the cutting wheel on the rear edge of the
tile
(FIG. A)
. Using firm pressure, push the handle down and forward across
the tile
(FIG. B)
. The wheel will score the tile as it is pushed forward. Make
sure to score the tile across the entire length of the tile. It is important to
make this scoring “cut” in one continuous motion, scoring only once per tile.
2.
After scoring, and without moving the tile, position the handle so that the
breaker bar is directly above the tile's front edge at the stop
(FIG. C)
. Apply
gentle pressure on the handle with both hands until the tile snaps along the
score line
(FIG. D)
.
NOTES:
1.
Oil should not be used on the Tile Cutter. Use of oil will cause eventual
gumming and sticking of the movable parts as the oil combines with dirt and
ceramic tile dust.
2.
Wear is normal in the chrome plated rails and can be evenly distributed by
occasional rotation of each of the two rails. For cutters with hex bolts holding
the rails, loosen each hex bolt and slightly rotate the rails. Retighten the hex
bolts when finished.
3.
The only part routinely needing replacement is the carbide-scoring wheel.
(Use Q.E.P. # 10010HD 1/2'' Tungsten Carbide Scoring Wheel)
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FIG. A
FIG. B
FIG. C
FIG. D