NORSKE NMAP004 Manual

SAFETY RULES

VERY SHARP BLADE


FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY! USING THIS MACHINE WITH RESPECT AND CAUTION WILL CONSIDERABLY LESSEN THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING

1. If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of the 13" cutter, obtain advice from a qualified instructor.
2. Stay alert. Do not operate while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
3. Always wear safety approved eye protection with side shields (ANSI Z87.1).
4. Keep work area clean and free of debris.
5. Keep children and unauthorized persons away from the 13" cutter and work area.
6. Make sure tool is secure. Operate only on a firm substrate or solid stand.
7. Use the right tool. Do not force the 13" cutter or use it for a job for which it was not designed; use only on approved materials.
8. Keep blade sharp. A dull blade will not perform properly.
9. Always keep hands away from blade while operating or carrying.
10. Do not alter or misuse this tool. The 13" cutter is precision built; modifications not specified in this manual may result in a dangerous condition.
11. Maintain the 13" cutter with care. Keep blade sharp and clean. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
12. Use only recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause hazards or injury.
13. Never leave the 13" cutter unattended. Secure the handle with the lock chain when not in use.
14. 
    The dust generated by cutting certain wood, wood fiber and / or PVC products can be harmful to your health.

SET UP

ASSEMBLY
Assemble the table assembly (Fig. 1-A)
Fig.1 to the blade assembly (Fig. 1-B) using 4 small Phillips head screws (Fig. 1-C) to secure the top of the table. Use two larger pan head screws (Fig.1-D) to secure the table brace.
Assemble the handle (Fig. 2-A) to the top of the blade assembly. First, loosen the three fixing screws (Fig. 2-B) using a hex key.
Insert the handle shaft into the cylindrical hole; once properly aligned and inserted, tighten the 3 fixing screws to secure handle in place.

SETTING UP FOR OPERATION
The laminate flooring cutter is shipped with the blade assembly in the down and locked position. This safety feature ensures that the cutting edge of the blade is not exposed during transport or storage. To unlock the blade assembly, loosen the safety lock knob (Fig. 3-A), depress the handle then slide the lock knob to the right to disengage the lock (Fig. 3-B).

Secure handle in the down position and re-engage the safety lock before storing, carrying or transporting your laminate flooring cutter.

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CUTTING

CUTTING
Insert material between the cutting blade and the base, flush with the aluminum fence (Fig. 4-A) and hold the material with foot then push handle down to complete a cut.

Maintain control of the handle. Do not allow handle to slam back after making cut.

REPEAT CUTS
The laminate flooring cutter is equipped with an adjustable measuring gauge (Fig. 5-A) for quick repetitive cutting. Loosen knob (Fig. 5-B) and slide gauge to desired cutting length; tighten knob to lock measuring gauge in place.
Insert material between the cutting blade and the base, flush with the aluminum fence; and tight to the measuring gauge. Hold the material with foot then push handle down to complete a cut.

Maintain control of the handle. Do not allow handle to slam back after making cut.

ANGLE CUTTING
Insert the material between the cutting blade and the base. Using the markings on the table top (15*/22.5*/30*/45*), lineup the board with the appropriate line to get the desire angle (Fig. 6). Hold the material in place with foot then push the handle down to complete the cut.

Maintain control of the handle. Do not allow handle to slam back after making cut.

Do not put your fingers against the sharp edge of the blade at any time.

BLADE ADJUSTMENT

ADJUSTING THE BLADE

1. Unscrew and remove the adjustment plate screws(Fig. 8).
   
2. Tighten both adjustment plates by 1 or 2 holes (Fig. 9).
   NOTE: The pitch on each lifting screw is.125mm. The adjustment on both plates must be the same.
   ATTENTION! NO ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED ON ALL BRAND NEW UNITS.
   

CUT GUIDE
Your tool cuts a wide variety of products. Please refer to this cut guide for recommended products and thicknesses.

• Fiber Cement Siding..................9.5mm
• Laminate & Vinyl Flooring...........15mm
• Engineered Wood Flooring..........15mm
• Vinyl Tile & Siding........................15mm

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MAINTENANCE

HONING BLADE (HONING STONE NOT INCLUDED)
Removing burrs from the flat edge of the blade is very important, honing a new blade should be done after the first 40-100 cuts, after every 100+ cuts and when the blade has been re-sharpened.
With the blade (Fig. 10-B) installed and positioned roughly 1/8" above the table top, lay the flat side of your honing stone (Fig. 10-A) against the flat side of the blade. Move the honing stone from one end to the other a few times until burr has been removed.

SHARPENING OR REPLACING BLADE
The included blade can be sharpened. Only the beveled edge of the blade must besharpened. The flat edge of the blade must remain flat. We recommend that this operation be done by a qualified professional.

Blade is very sharp. Wear gloves when handling blade.

1. To remove the blade (Fig. 11-A), remove the seven allen head screws (Fig. 11-B) using the supplied hex key. Carefully remove the blade.
   
2. Once blade has been sharpened or replaced, it can be re-installed. Position the blade (Fig. 12-1) with its flat edge facing the table (Fig. 12-B). Make sure the mounting surface and blade are clean, re-install the blade with the seven allen head screws removed earlier using the supplied hex key.
   

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LUBRICATION
To prevent surface corrosion, it is recommended to apply a small amount of light machine oil on the sliding parts of the laminate cutter. Lubrication should be done once every two months or once a month if working in dirty or dusty conditions.

EXPLODED PARTS DIAGRAM

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PARTS LIST