DIAGRAM G
DIAGRAM H
USERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL (ENGLISH)
UNDAMAGED GLASS REMOVAL
When operating in high risk areas or corner regions, or removing laminated
glass, distribute the cutting action around the complete corner or risk area
to create a gradual separation. Do not create leverage or force the blade
into adhesive, which may cause pressure points. Do not push or force the
glass until the internal cut out is 100% complete. Always carry out a final
check with a hand held blade to ensure separation.
REGULATING CUTTING DEPTH WITH DEPTH CONTROLLER ARMS
A range of controller arms are provided with each kit to be used either
underneath or on top of the cutting blades. They can be quickly attached
into the air tool controller cap and adjusted to regulate the blade cutting
depth to avoid damage to the pinchweld, mouldings and glass etc.
(Refer Diagram
I
,
J
,
K
and
M
- "Encapsulated Glass Removal").
ENCAPSULATED GLASS REMOVAL - REVERSE "R" BLADES
For encapsulated glass removal, the specially designed "R" (orange) blades,
(or the WK1 or WK2 blades with radius side toward glass) are generally used.
Using these blades, the radiussed side is held toward glass. In this reverse
mode, the blade now cuts away from the glass - underneath the
encapsulation. (Refer Diagram
L
).
Where necessary, controller arms can be fitted to the controller cap, so that
the controller arm steers the blade underneath the encapsulated moulding,
also controlling the depth of penetration and avoids blade tip hitting the
pinchweld and/or moulding flaps or tails.
(Refer Diagram
K
and
M
).
3
DIAGRAM L
SHARPENING OF BLADES
The best cutting results are obtained with sharp blades. The procedure for
sharpening the blades is as follows:
1.
2.
3.
WARNING: COARSE GRINDING OR BLUNT BLADES WILL ADVERSELY
AFFECT PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY
REMOVING VEHICLE SIDE BODY PROTECTION MOULDINGS, EMBLEMS,
BADGES AND NAME PLATES
Sharpen blades from radiussed (machined) side only.
Keep the flat side of the blade smooth to allow sliding motion on the
glass surface.
If the blade cutting edge is damaged, it needs to be re-shaped on a belt
sander then polished smooth and stone sharpened.
DIAGRAM O
2.
3.
4.
Check that the glass is totally
free from the moulding and
adhesive, then slide the glass
down & out of the moulding
(Refer Diagram
G
and
H
).
The mouldings and glass will
now be loose and free after
cut-out allowing an easier
release of any remaining
urethane stringers.
For encapsulated mouldings,
refer to Diagrams
F
,
L
and
M
:
"Encapsulated Glass Removal".
GLASS
URETHANE
GLASS
Blade
Car body
Encapsulated
moulding
Radius side of blade
on glass surface
SIDE VIEW
END VIEW
Use blade similar to auto
glass removal with the flat
side of the blade operating
against the painted panel
surface. Use of lubrication is
recommended and important
NOTE:
Lubrication
is
important and recommended
to lubricate cutting blades
and protect painted surfaces.
NAME PLATE
BODY PANEL
BLADE
GX100
GX100
DIAGRAM N
REMOVING BONDED
MOULDINGS FROM
FLAT PANELS:
Operate flat side of
selected blade against
panel surface.
REMOVING BONDED
MOULDINGS FROM
RECESSED PANELS:
Start from one end of
moulding using long
flat blade and work
along panel surface
progressively
separating moulding
from panel.
DIAGRAM I
CAR
BODY
URETHANE
ADHESIVE
CONTROLLER ARM
STOPS AT PILLAR TRIM
GLASS
ROOF LINER OR
PILLAR TRIM
CAP RESTS
AGAINST GLASS
BLADE
DIAGRAM M
GLASS
PINCHWELD
BLADE
URETHANE
CONTROLLER CAP
ENCAPSULATED
MOULDING
CONTROLLER ARM
UNDER BLADE
DIAGRAM J
BLADE
URETHANE
ADHESIVE
GLASS
DASHBOARD
CAR
BODY
HOOD /
BONNET
CONTROLLER ARM
STOPS AT URETHANE
DIAGRAM K
BLADE
URETHANE
ADHESIVE
GLASS
DASHBOARD
CAR
BODY
HOOD /
BONNET
NOTE:
CONTROLLER ARM
UNDER BLADE
ENCAPSULATED
MOULDING
DIAGRAM B
DIAGRAM C
THIS WILL
CAUSE BLADE
VIBRATION AND
FLAPPING, PLUS
INEFFICIENT CUTTING
OF ADHESIVE
DIAGRAM E
USERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL (ENGLISH)
DIAGRAM A
CONTROLLER ARM
ADJUST
DEPTH
CONTROLLER CAP IS
HELD AGAINST GLASS
?
MOULDING TRIM
GLASS
PINCHWELD
MOULDING TRIM
PINCHWELD
JABBING BLADE QUICKLY
IN AND OUT OF ADHESIVE
HARD WIDE
ADHESIVE
INTRODUCTION
This patented windshield tool is the original internal cut method, which
succesfully removes urethane set windshield glass including vehicles with
urethane set mouldings, encapsulated mouldings and/or where the
urethane adhesive is located away from the edge of the glass, or hidden far
below the dashboard area. The blade reciprocates against the surface of the
glass on the inside of the vehicle, quickly and efficiently cutting the
urethane adhesive around 100% of the glass perimeter. Force is eliminated
and urethane set mouldings remain installed.
GENERAL GUIDELINES AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
FITTING OF BLADES TO AIR TOOL
When installing blades into the air tool, always disconnect the air line. To fit
blade, using the 4.0mm hex key provided, unscrew the cone point retaining
screw in the blade chuck. Insert the blade as far as it will go into the chuck,
view through inspection hole and re-tighten retaining screw. Re-connect air
line ready for use.
ALL BLADES CAN ALSO BE FITTED IN THE MANUAL HANDLES
The same blade chuck is fitted into the WK7 and WK7L handles.
RANGE OF BLADES
A comprehensive range of blades are available to service the majority of
installations.
CONTROLLER CAP
The controller cap allows the depth controller arms to be attached and
adjusted and is designed to be held flat against the glass surface. This
guarantees the blade is also held flat and hugging the glass surface for
efficient cutting and operator control. (Refer Diagram
A
and
B
).
CORRECT CUTTING PROCEDURES
Diagram
C
shows the correct method to operate the air tool. The controller
cap and blade are flat against the glass and the operator's hand is placed
under the tool to allow the back of the air tool to also operate as close to the
glass as possible.
INCORRECT CUTTING PROCEDURES
Diagram D shows the air tool being used incorrectly. The blade is being
forced into an unnatural bent position and the hand is placed on top of the
air tool. This will cause blade vibration and "flapping", plus inefficient
cutting of the adhesive.
URETHANE SET MOULDING REMOVAL
When bonded mouldings are present, always carry out the normal internal
cut of glass, then apply one of the following steps:
1.
2
DIAGRAM D
CUTTING PROCEDURE USING THE RECIPROCATING AIR POWER TOOL
Position the tool and blade against the glass. Start the tool and adjust
power. Depress the Speed trigger and hold on to maximum. Proceed to cut
the urethane adhesive as recommended below:
1.
2.
With harder type adhesives, especially on curved glass, it is recommended
that jabbing the air tool and blade quickly in and out of the urethane
adhesive and with a combination of adding lubrication is most effective,
especially where adhesives are hidden below dashboard areas.
EXTRA HARD AND/OR WIDE ADHESIVE
When cutting extra hard and/or wide adhesives, make sure blades are sharp
and cutting lubrication is applied. With the tool and blade operating in a
straight line, apply the tip of the blade directly at the adhesive and
combined with a quick jabbing action, move from left to right over a short
distance, progressively cutting through the adhesive. Ensure separation is
complete before moving on to next section. (Refer Diagram
B
and
E
).
Do not force blades deep into adhesive or unnecessary jamming may result.
Remember to depress speed/power trigger to maximum to allow the air
tool and blade cutting tip to OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY while cutting all
urethane adhesives.
On adhesives that are sometimes small and/or the softer type, hold the
tool and blade at 45° and apply some pressure to encourage and create
continuous cutting using the tip and side of the blade,
OR
Hold the tool and blade at 90° and use in a sawing motion while moving
from left to right.
Lift glass out with mouldings still attached to glass (Refer diagram
F
).
DIAGRAM F
PINCHWELD
BLADE
GLASS
GLASS
MOULDING TRIM
