QEP Roberts 10-900 Instrucciones De Operación página 2

Owner's Manual and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
I. Introduction
Your Roberts 10-918 Vinyl Tile Cutter cuts 18" horizontally, and will cut a 12" vinyl tile diagonally, from corner to
corner. The 10-900 Vinyl Tile Cutter cuts 12" horizontally, and a 9" tile diagonally.
These cutters are engineered to provide dependable service, and use components proven for over 25 years in the
Roberts 10-900. The 10-918 features a reinforced front wall and thicker base in the strong, lightweight main
aluminum casting. The carbon steel cutting knife is sharpened at the factory to cut easily and smoothly.
Note: It is recommended that the blade be wiped with a light oil after use to retard rust. The blade can be sharpened
or "dressed" with a fine sharpening stone, and replacement blades are available. (See maintenance section IV)
The cutters also include three white rubber feet (stored on the bottom) for stable, stationary use.
II. Caution:
A. The cutting knife blade is very sharp! Tremendous force is applied to the knife.
Make sure the cutting area is clear of fingers, tools, and debris before operating.
B. Keep hands and fingers clear of the bottom of the handle when operating. The handle can move down quickly when
the tile is cut through. Keep fingers clear of the area beneath the handle.
C. The handle can also snap upward due to the spring loaded blade return. Keep your hand on the handle throughout
the range of travel.
D. Do not cut material other than that described in section IIIA below.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CUT METAL, WOOD, PLASTIC LAMINATE OR OTHER MATERIALS FOR WHICH
THIS CUTTER IS NOT DESIGNED!
III. Operating Tile Cutter
A. Material
Roberts vinyl tile cutters are designed to cut Solid Vinyl Tile, Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT), and Cork Tile, up to
1/8" thick. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CUT ANY OTHER MATERIAL.
1. Cold tile is brittle and hard to cut. Extremely cold tile can fracture or crack. Make sure tile is at
"room temperature" (72°F) or above for best results.
B. Adjusting Blade Angle
1. The height and angle of the top cutting blade can be adjusted by turning the two plastic knob adjustment screws
on the left and right vertical posts.
2. For best results, with the handle in the UP position, set the height of the cutting blade on the right side
(nearest the handle) slightly above the height of the tile you are cutting. Set the left side of the blade about 1/8"
higher than the right side.
3. Check that the left side of the cutting blade goes completely down to the lower cutting bar by moving the handle
full down. This is to ensure that the cutting action occurs through the entire length of the blade.
10-900 and 10-918
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