CRAIN 673 Instructions For

NO. 673 13" WOOD CUTTER

SAFETY FIRST:

The Crain 13" Wood Cutter is designed to cut wood and laminate ooring
planks only. It is not designed for cutting shingles or wall siding. Do not use
this cutter for any purpose not described in this manual. Read and save all
instructions.

This cutter has a sharp blade. Keep hands away! The blade is lever-activated
and can cause severe cuts or sever ngers or hands. Pay attention to the
position and motion of the blade in operation and transportation of the cutter.

If the material being cut gets stuck on the blade, remove the stuck material
from the blade using scrap material or other tool. Do not use bare hands!
Keep hands away from the blade at all times. Use of new, clean, sharp blades
can reduce the sticking of materials on the blade.

Scrap materials, dust, and splinters can accumulate around the blade, behind
the blade, or on the bed of the cutter. These can impair the safe operation of
the cutter. Keep these clear at all times by dusting them off using a piece of
scrap material or other tool. Keep hands away from the blade.

The cutting operation may leave splinters or sharp edges on the material that

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

Carrying
Handle

Ruler

Cut Guide

Fence

Bottom
Bar

Guide
Post

Blade

Pressure
Roller

Blade
Carrier

Safety
Lock

Connector
Tube

Pressure
Roller

Leverage
Handle

Grip

Bed

Rear
Stand

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BLADE
BLADE CARRIER
PRESSURE ROLLERS

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is being cut. Some materials may require sanding before nal installation.
Inspect all cuts prior to installation. Do not install cut pieces with splinters
or sharp edges. Keep splinters and cut pieces with sharp edges out of the
work area.

This cutter has two pressure rollers that can pinch and crush ngers or hands.
Keep hands away!

Keep ngers and hands out from underneath the blade carrier, as these can
be crushed against the material being cut, or against the bed of the cutter.

The cutter has a safety lock that holds the leverage handle and the blade in
the down position. For protection, lock the safety lock whenever the cutter is
not in use. Also, lock the safety lock whenever the cutter is being transported
or placed in storage. To lock the safety lock, move the handle to the down
position, then slide the safety lock to the far right (Figure 3). When the safety
lock is locked, tighten the safety lock’s lock nut to x the safety lock in locked
position.

This cutter has a spring-loaded leverage handle that rises automatically with
enough force to cause injury (Figure 4). Be aware of the motion of the lever­age handle. As it rises, guide the leverage handle to its starting upright posi­tion to prevent it from slamming against its stop or impacting your body. In
operation, kneel to the side of the leverage handle, keeping your head and the
rest of the body out of its arc, and keep bystanders out of the way.

Wear eye and ear protection when using this cutter.

This cutter is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental ability, or that lack experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction.

Keep the work area clean. Clutter invites accidents. The work environment
should be clean, dry, well lit, and clear of any ammable materials or explo­sive gasses. Do not use the cutter in wet or damp conditions.

Keep children and bystanders away from the cutter and out of the work area.

LOCK
NUT

Figure 2 - Unlocked Figure 3 - Locked Figure 4

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This cutter is a ooring tool for use on the oor only. It has a spring-loaded
leverage handle that generates a lot of force and can cause motion such as
tipping of the cutter. Do not use the tool on a table that can tip and cause
the cutter to fall, or anywhere near stairs or balconies from which it may fall.

Keep blades clean and sharp. Dull blades can require excessive cutting force,
which may result in increased risk of injury, or damage to the tool.

CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to the cutter, as this can cause inju­ries, including back injuries, and can damage the cutter. Do not alter the cut­ter by using attachments such as extended leverage handles or other power
sources. Damage or injury may result. Use only Crain replacement blades
designed for use with this cutter.

Some dust created by cutting contains chemicals that can be injurious to
your health, including formaldehyde. Work in a well-ventilated area, and work
with approved safety equipment. If necessary, wear a dust respirator mask or
a dual lter (dust and fume) respirator mask which has been approved by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute
of Safety and Health (NIOSH), or the United States Bureau of Mines. These
masks and replaceable lters are readily available at major hardware stores.
Be sure the mask ts. Beards and facial hair may keep masks from sealing
properly. Change lter often. Disposable paper masks are NOT adequate.

CAUTION: Tool is heavy! Users with adequate strength should move the cut­ter with proper lifting technique and constant awareness of the sharp blade.
Be careful not to drop the machine on feet or other body parts. Carry the
cutter by its carrying handle (Figure 1). Do not carry the cutter by the leverage
handle, the blade carrier, or bottom bar. Keep hands away from the blade!

Store the cutter out of reach of children, with the safety lock in the locked
position (Figure 3). Store the cutter in a safe location that prevents the cutter
from falling and causing possible injury.

OPERATION:

MATERIALS THAT CAN BE CUT: This cutter is designed to cut wood and

laminate plank oor materials up to ¾" thick one plank at a time.

Some of these materials may require excessive force to be cut, resulting in
possible damage to the cutter, or injury to the user. This depends on the
hardness of the material, grain structure, thickness of the laminate or other
wear layer (veneer), the width of the board, or a combination of these factors.
In general, if the leverage handle develops signicant bend and the blade is
not cutting through the material, the cutter should not be used on that mate­rial. WARNING: do not attempt to cut materials that require excessive force.
Injuries including back injury may occur. Damage to the leverage handle

voids the cutter warranty!