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PLASTERBOARD CUTTER 

MODEL NO: 

AK860CT

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these 

instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

IMPORTANT:

 PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE 

THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR 
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

1.  SAFETY

 

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   WARNING!

 The blade used by this cutter is sharp and should be treated with due caution.

 

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   Store the cutter in a safe childproof place when not in use.

 

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  Use in a suitable, clean and tidy work area, free from unrelated materials. Ensure there is adequate lighting.

 

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  Seek professional advice / instruction if unsure of the use and application of this cutter

 

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   DO  NOT

 use cutter on hard reinforced materials. If the blade does not penetrate the material, then the material is too hard. 

 

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   DO  NOT

 insert a finger into the cutting area at any time. 

 

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   DO  NOT

 allow untrained people to use the cutter. 

 

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   DO  NOT

 allow children to use or play with the cutter. 

 

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   DO  NOT

 use the cutter for tasks it is not designed to perform. 

 

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   DO NOT

 operate cutter if any parts are damaged or missing as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.

 

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   DO NOT 

modify or alter the cutter in any way. 

 

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   DO  NOT

 operate the cutter when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.

2.  INTRODUCTION

Measure, mark and cut plasterboard, gypsum, KT board and drywall. Integral 5m tape measure and guide edge can be used to cut straight 

edges and circles with ease. Can either use pencil for marking, or retractable blade for cutting. Supplied with spare blades (our Model No. 

AK86/B) in handle compartment, and a carpenter’s pencil.

3.  SPECIFICATION

MODEL No.: .......................................................... AK860CT

4.  OPERATION

4.1.    

BLADE  FUNCTIONS 

(fig.1, fig.2)

 

NOTE:

 The blades, even when old or worn, can still damage you. Use  

 

 

 

appropriate PPE.

 

NOTE:

 Dispose of used blades in a safe manner. 

4.1.1.   

To fit a new blade, unscrew the three retaining screws that hold the face plate

 

 in place.

4.1.2. 

  

Carefully remove a worn blade and replace with a new blade.

 

Replace face plate and fix in place.

 

NOTE: 

Use only recommended replacement blades.

4.1.3. 

  

To lock or unlock the blade in position, press the blade lock button. 

4.1.4. 

  

To expose or withdraw the blade, slide the Blade Slider as required.

4.2.    

SPARE  BLADES 

(fig.2)

4.2.1. 

  

Spare blades are supplied and stored in the tool’s handle.

4.2.2. 

  

Slide the Store Release Slider backwards and rotate out the storage   

 

 

 

compartment. Carefully remove the new blade.

4.2.3.   

Rotate the storage compartment back into the handle and fix in place by pushing the release  

 

slider forwards to engage it into the handle body. 

4.3.    

CARPENTER’S  PENCIL 

(fig.1)

4.3.1. 

  

Loosen the two screws holding the pencil cover plate and insert/withdraw the pencil.

4.3.2.   

Retighten the cover plate when sufficient length of pencil is protruding.

4.4.    

EDGE  GUIDE

 (fig.1)

4.4.1. 

  

To set the edge guide to the required distance, place the Tape Release lever in the up position

  

and withdraw the tape to the required distance.

4.4.2. 

  

To lock the tape at the required distance, press the lever down.

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K860CT    Issue 1    26/05/22

Original Language Version

© Jack Sealey Limited

Refer to 

instructions

   fig.1

   fig.2

 Wear eye 

protection

 Wear protective 

gloves

 Wear safety 

footwear

 Wear protective 

clothing

 Wear a mask

Store Release

Slider

Tape Release/Lock

Face Plate

Blade Lock

Edge 

Guide

Blade Slider

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