is a very handy guide for cutting the last tile against the wall. Set the floor guide as low as it will go, and put the
guide against the last tile, as shown.
2.
Put a piece of tile into the cutter, push the tile against the wall, and cut the tile. The cut piece will fit between the
wall, and the last tile you have laid.
IV. Maintenance
A.
To keep your Roberts Vinyl Tile Cutter working properly and efficiently please follow these guidelines:
1.
Don’t expose the cutter to water, or leave it outside.
2.
Wipe the cutter blades (top and bottom) with an oily rag after each use to retard rust. WD-40 is a good
example of a rust retarding oil.
3.
Also wipe the other shiny metal parts occasionally with an oily rag. Wipe off excess oil so it does not soil
vinyl tile.
4.
Put a few drops of oil in the ball bearing cutter actuators occasionally.
5.
The edge of the cutting blade should be "dressed" on occasion to remove nicks, and to sharpen the blade.
a.
Remove the top cutting blade from the tile cutter by removing the five hex head bolts and washers.
b.
Place a long, fine grain oilstone on a flat surface. Hone the beveled edge of the cutting blade by sliding
the blade lightly back and forth over the stone a few times.
•
HONE ON THE BEVELED SIDE ONLY
•
HOLD THE BLADE
at the
SAME ANGLE
as the angle of the bevel, i.e. keep the beveled edge flat
on the oil stone.
c.
After the beveled edge has been honed, make one pass of the opposite (flat) side of the blade over the
stone to remove the burr, or "flash".
d.
DO NOT
attempt to dress the blade:
•
With a file
•
On a grinding wheel
•
While still mounted on the cutter
e.
Put the blade back on the cutter, making sure it is seated against the two positioning pins. Then, replace
the five hex head bolts and washers, securing the bolts tightly.
f.
Wipe the blade with an oily cloth.
g.
You can order replacement cutting blades from your Roberts Distributor for the 10-918 cutter. The top
blade is part number 10-918-05, and the bottom blade is part 10-918-06. For the 10-900, order top blade
part number 10-900-05, and bottom blade part number 10-900-06.
6.
Clean dust and debris off the tile cutter after use. An occasional coat of wax on the base will keep your
cutter operating smoothly and reduce tarnish. Treat your cutter with care, like any fine tool, and it will
provide years of dependable service.
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