Harbor Freight Tools 68979 Owner's Manual
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 use.
3. Keep work area clean and well lit.
4. Keep bystanders out of the area during use.
5. Do not use when tired or when under
the influence of drugs or medication.
Assembly and Setup Instructions
Installing the Feet
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.
1. Slide each Foot onto the lower
corners of the Base.
2. Secure the Feet to the Base
with the Bolts and Nuts.
Nut
Foot
Figure A
Bolt
Installing the Try Square
Try Square Knob
Ruled Guide
Figure B
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Try Square
1. Position the Try Square with the
scale markings upward.
2. Place the slotted arm of the Try Square
over the Ruled Guide on the Base.
3. Secure in place with the Try Square Knob.
Operating Instructions
Make several practice cuts on scrap tile
before attempting to make finish cuts.
Use a sturdy workbench, or place the machine
on the floor to increase your leverage.
Making a Straight Cut
1. Remove the Circle Cutter
assembly if it is installed.
Try Square Knob
Ruled Guide
Figure C
2.
3. With the glazed side up, place the tile against
4. Slide the Try Square to the edge of the
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.
Cutting Line
Loosen the Try Square Knob and slide the
Try Square out so there is room for the tile.
the Ruled Guide, with the marked cutting
line directly under the Cutting Wheel.
tile and tighten the Try Square Knob.
Try Square
Tile
Before beginning, mark the cut line on
the tile with a soft carpenter’s pencil,
a grease pencil or a washable marker.
Note: Good results require applying proper
pressure and scoring the tile properly.
This depends largely upon the
operator and requires practice.
Push Bar
Breaking Bar
Figure E
6.
Slide the Push Bar handle back until the
Breaking Bar is centered over the tile,
and lower the Handle to press the
Breaking Bar onto the tile.
Note: Make sure that the score line is
aligned with the center of the Breaking Bar
and the Breaking Bar is centered over
the tile, straddling the score line.
7. Remove tile pieces from the Tile Cutter.
Figure D
5.
Swing the Breaking Bar up and out of
the way, then holding the tile firmly,
score along the marked cutting line with
the Cutting Wheel several times.
Cutting Wheel
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