Specifications
The front hand position provides the greatest
control for intricate or curved cut-outs. When
using the front hand position, place your
primary hand in the front position and your
second, supporting hand in the rear hand
position (Fig. 8).
The middle, or standard hand position may be
more comfortable for longer rip cuts. When
using the middle hand position, place your
primary hand in the middle of the tool and your
second, supporting hand on the side handle
(Fig. 9).
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Make sure material being cut is secured in a
vise or fixture before attempting to cut.
Turn the tool on and wait for the wheel to reach
full speed. For cuts that extend to the edge of a
tile, cut all the way through edge(s) along your
cut line.
Score the tile first along your cut line, making
multiple passes to progressively cut through the
tile. With the guard on the right-hand side of
the tool, PUSH the tool away for better dust
extraction. PULL the tool toward you for better
control and cutting accuracy.
The Zip Saw® does not use wheels designed
for face-grinding. If your cut requires a smooth,
finished edge, use an appropriate tile finishing
tool to refine the tile edge.
First remove guard cover (Fig. 6).
Second, consider the desired height of the flush
cut. For flooring installation, add up the
thickness of your flooring adhesive, the flooring
itself, and any underlayments or other material
that will add to the thickness of the finished
floor. Also note that this saw will create a cut
approximately 3/4” deep.
This saw creates a cut approximately 3/16”
above the surface where the guard is resting.
When cutting door jambs, baseboard, toe kicks,
or other areas where flooring needs to slide
underneath, raise the saw’s cutting height by
placing a piece of scrap material underneath
the guard to act as a resting surface. Make
sure your scrap material runs along the entire
length of the area to be cut (Fig. 10).
Turn the tool on and wait for the wheel to reach
full speed.
Carefully plunge the wheel into the workpiece,
making sure to keep the guard in constant
contact with the resting surface. In order to
ensure a smooth cut, make your cut from left to
right.
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
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