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GENERAL & SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING. Learn the tool's application
and limitations as well as the specific
hazards peculiar to it.
2. MAINTAIN PRODUCT IN TOP
CONDITION. Keep knife honed and
sharpened for best results. Follow
instructions in the maintenance section.
3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar
with the operation of the laminate cutter,
obtain advice from your supervisor,
instructor or other qualified person.
4. THE USE of knives or attachments which
are not recommended may result in
product damage or the risk of personal
injury.
5. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE.
Blade is very sharp!
6. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
Always wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1)
during the use of the laminate cutter.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses, thet are NOT safety
glasses.
7. WARNING: DO NOT operate your
laminate cutter until it is completely
assembled and working according to the
instruction manual.
8. B E C A R E F U L when r eleas ing the
handle, it is spring loaded.
9. DO NOT LIFT the laminate cutter by the
handle. Always use on a level surface.
10. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before
further use of the product, a guard,
support or other parts that are damaged
should be carefully checked to ensure
that they will operate properly and
perform their intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard, sup-
port or other parts that are damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
11. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors
should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
12. DON'T FORCE. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
13. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
Make sure the floor is clean and not
slippery due to wax or sawdust build-up.
14. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not
wear loose clothing, neckties or jewelry
(rings, watch) which may get caught in
moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the manual for recommended
accessories. Follow the instructions that
accompany the accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of
injury to persons.
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
Unpacking
The laminate flooring cutter is shipped
complete in one carton and requires some
assembly. Carefully unpack all loose
items from the carton.
Assembly
1. Assemble the table assembly (A) Fig.1
to the knife assembly (B) using 4 small
Phillips head screws (C) to secure the
top of the table. Use two larger pan
head screws (D) to secure the table
brace.
2. Assemble the handle (A) Fig.2 to the
top of the knife assembly. First, loosen
the three fixing screws (B) using a hex.
key. Insert the handle shaft into the
cylindrical hole (C), make sure the
recessed hole (D) lines up with the
center screw. Once properly aligned
and inserted, tighten the center fixing
screw using a hex. key. Then tighten the
other two fixing screws.
Setting up for operation
1. The laminate flooring cutter is shipped
with the knife assembly in the down and
locked position. This safety feature
ensures that the cutting edge of the
knife is not exposed during transport or
storage. To unlock the knife assembly,
loosen the safety lock knob (A) Fig.3,
depress the handle then slide the lock
knob to the right to disengage the lock
(B).
Warning! Secure handle in the down
position and re-engage the safety lock
before storing, carrying or transporting your laminate flooring cutter.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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