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NO. 673 13" WOOD CUTTER 

SAFETY FIRST:

The Crain 13" Wood Cutter is designed to cut wood and laminate flooring 
planks only.  It is not designed for cutting shingles or wall siding.  Do not use 
this cutter for any purpose not described in this manual.  Read and save all 
instructions.  

This cutter has a sharp blade.  Keep hands away!  The blade is lever-activated 
and can cause severe cuts or sever fingers or hands.  Pay attention to the 
position and motion of the blade in operation and transportation of the cutter. 

If the material being cut gets stuck on the blade, remove the stuck material 
from the blade using scrap material or other tool.  Do not use bare hands!  
Keep hands away from the blade at all times.  Use of new, clean, sharp blades 
can reduce the sticking of materials on the blade.

Scrap materials, dust, and splinters can accumulate around the blade, behind 
the blade, or on the bed of the cutter.  These can impair the safe operation of 
the cutter.  Keep these clear at all times by dusting them off using a piece of 
scrap material or other tool.  Keep hands away from the blade.  

The cutting operation may leave splinters or sharp edges on the material that 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

Carrying 

Handle

Ruler

Cut Guide

Fence

Bottom 

Bar

Guide

Post

Blade

Pressure

Roller

Blade 

Carrier

Safety 

Lock

Connector 

Tube

Pressure

Roller

Leverage 

Handle

Grip

Bed

Rear

Stand

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Safety

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KEEP HANDS 
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WARNING!

BLADE
BLADE CARRIER
PRESSURE ROLLERS

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Summary of Contents for 673

Page 1: ...o not use bare hands Keep hands away from the blade at all times Use of new clean sharp blades can reduce the sticking of materials on the blade Scrap materials dust and splinters can accumulate around the blade behind the blade or on the bed of the cutter These can impair the safe operation of the cutter Keep these clear at all times by dusting them off using a piece of scrap material or other to...

Page 2: ... safety lock s lock nut to fix the safety lock in locked position This cutter has a spring loaded leverage handle that rises automatically with enough force to cause injury Figure 4 Be aware of the motion of the lever age handle As it rises guide the leverage handle to its starting upright posi tion to prevent it from slamming against its stop or impacting your body In operation kneel to the side ...

Page 3: ...r hardware stores Be sure the mask fits Beards and facial hair may keep masks from sealing properly Change filter often Disposable paper masks are NOT adequate CAUTION Tool is heavy Users with adequate strength should move the cut ter with proper lifting technique and constant awareness of the sharp blade Be careful not to drop the machine on feet or other body parts Carry the cutter by its carryi...

Page 4: ...e connector tube on the blade carrier Figure 5 The leverage handle includes a spring loaded button that engages one of the two holes in the connector tube In normal operation the leverage handle is engaged in the upper hole for increased leverage In transportation or storage slide the leverage handle inward and engage the button in the lower hole DISENGAGING THE SAFETY LOCK Grasp the leverage hand...

Page 5: ...nters and dust around the blade blade carrier and on the cutting bed Dust off using a piece of scrap or other tool Check the cut edges of any material that will be installed for splinters or sharp edges These may require removal by sanding or trimming to prevent injury The fence of the cutter is movable to any one of four straight positions or one of two 45 angle positions Figure 7 Moving the fenc...

Page 6: ...tor tube Carry the cutter by its carrying handle Figure 1 Do not carry the cutter using its leverage handle blade carrier or bottom bar Keep hands away from the blade blade carrier and pressure rollers at all times When transporting or storing the cutter use caution to prevent the cutter from being dropped or falling Damage to the cutter or injury may result In transportation or storage do not pil...

Page 7: ...ing a Phillips screwdriver Hold the blade against the blade carrier when re moving the last screws by contact ing a flat surface of the blade body away from the sharpened edge When removing a blade or installing a new blade it is advisable to hold it by its sides When installing a new blade it must be installed with the edge up and the bevel out in relation to the bed Be sure the blade carrier is ...

Page 8: ...et 13 1675 35 Cut Guide Thumb Screw 1675 37 Bed Support Fasteners 2 1675 38 Crankshaft Set Screws 2 1675 39 Pressure Roller Set Screws 2 1675 40 Connector Tube Screws 2 1675 41 Crankshaft Pivot Bolts 2 1675 45 Guide Rod Foot 1 1675 46 Guide Rod Foot Screw 1 1675 47 Rear Stand Fasteners 4 1555 O Set Screw Safety Lock Bar GUARANTEE This No 673 13 Wood Cutter is guaranteed to be free of defects in wo...

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