Harbor Freight Tools 68978 User Manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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ITEM 68978

12 "

CERAMIC

TILE

CUTTER

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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product

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Important Safety Information

1. Assemble only according to these instructions. Improper assembly can create hazards.

2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during assembly and use.

3. Keep assembly area clean and well lit.

4. Keep bystanders out of the area during assembly.

5. Do not assemble when tired or when under the influence of drugs or medication.

Assembly Instructions

1. Insert the threaded end of the Breaking Bar (21) into the Connector (17).

Operating Instructions

1. Mark the cut line on the tile with a soft carpenter’s pencil.

2. Loosen the Try Square Knob (23) and slide the Try Square out so there is room for the tile.

3. With the glazed side up, place the tile against the Ruler Bar (7), with the pencil line directly under the Cutting Wheel (16).

4. Slide the Try Square to the edge of the tile and tighten the Try Square Knob.

Note: Once the Try Square is secured at the desired setting, you can make multiple cuts of the same size without marking the cut line on the tile.

6. This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with or near this item.

7. Use as intended only. Do not use handle extension to increase force.

8. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged.

9. Maintain product labels and nameplates. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

2. Screw the Knob (22) clockwise onto the Breaking Bar until it is tightly in place.

5. Holding the tile firmly, score along the pencil line with the Cutting Wheel several times across the pencil line.

6. Raise the Breaking Bar (21), and position the tile so that the front edge of the pencil line is lined up with the center of the Breaking Foot (20).

7. Holding the Knob (22), press down firmly to split the tile along the scored pencil line.

Note: The scoring action occurs by moving the Carriage (14) from the back to the front each time and pressing down slightly. At the end of the motion, raise the Breaking Bar, and move it backwards. Repeat this action several times, depending on the thickness of the tile, until a scored line appears.

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