a Tile cutter
Rip cut
Place the tile at the front edge against the front stop. (See “RIP CUT”
to the right). Position the tile so that the line to be cut is directly
over the scoring line, which is the line between the left and right
pads (See “Scoring Line” to the right). Place the table extension arms
under the tile for the best possible support. Adjust the cutting guide
by loosening the guide knob (See “Slide Rule Guide Knob” to the
right) and sliding it left or right to the desired cutting position. Lock
the cutting guide into place.
Scoring line
RIP CUT
Making the cut
Place the cutting wheel on the rear edge of the tile. Slide the wheel
forward by pushing the handle down while applying medium
pressure, scoring the tile surface glaze as the handle is pushed
forward (See “SCORING” photo below). It is important to make the
cut in one continuous motion, scoring the surface only once per tile.
After scoring, and without moving the tile, position the handle so
that the breaker bar is slightly inside the front edge of the tile and
front stop. Apply increasing pressure on the handle until the tile
snaps along the score line (See “SNAPPING” photo below).
Slide rule guide
knob
Scoring
line
SNAPPING
Press down
Diagonal cuts
The cutting guide can also assist in making diagonal cuts. First,
loosen the Slide Rule guide knob so that it can move side to side
and adjust to the size of the tile you are cutting. Then loosen the
knob on the Angle Cutting guide to allow the tile to rest against the
angle guide, positioning it for a diagonal cut. Tighten both knobs.
You are now ready to make the diagonal cut.
DIAGONAL CUT
Angle cutting
guide knob
Angle cutting guide
General maintenance
1. Oil should not be used on the tile cutters. Use of oil will cause eventual gumming and sticking of the movable parts
as the oil combines with dirt and ceramic tile dust. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the rails after each use.
2. The only part routinely needing replacement is the carbide scoring wheel.
SCORING
Slide to score surface
glaze
Breaker Bar
Wear eye protection.
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