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Using with Carbide Grout-Removal Blade (Fig .12)
WARNING
- Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields during power
tool operation . If the operation is dusty,
also wear a dust mask .
- Wear protective gloves .
- Use sharp, undamaged blades only .
Deformed or blunt blades or blades that
are otherwise damaged can break .
WARNING
Do not attach the carbide
grout-removal blade
facing backward, as operation in this
position may cause serious injury (Fig .
12a) .
Grout-removal blades are ideal for removing
damaged or cracked grout. They can also
be used to cut plaster, porous concrete, and
masonry. Select a medium to high speed.
a. To remove grout, place the carbide grout-
removal blade against the workpiece at a
90° angle. Allow the tool to reach its full
selected speed before allowing it to contact
the workpiece. Use a back-and-forth motion
to make several passes along the grout line.
b. Try to keep the grout-removal blade aligned
with the grout line and be careful not to apply
too much side pressure on the grout blade
during the process.
c. Cut out the grout around the tile, then use a
hand chisel to remove the tile from the wall.
If the blade jams during the grout removal process, you can use a brush to clean the grit and
resume work.
NOTICE: When cutting grout, masonry and porous cement, take into consideration that the
accessories wear heavily when used for longer periods of time.
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Fig. 12a
Fig. 12b
