CAPITOL 110500 Carpet Trimmer Instruction Manual

CAPITOL 110500 Carpet Trimmer Instruction Manual

CAUTION!: Sharp blade exposed can cause injury! Use extreme caution. Keep away from children. Always use gloves and protective eye wear. Do not bend blade or use for prying.

SET-UP

1. Three basic parts of your Trimmer: (Top to Bottom) Handle unit, locating plate and blade holder unit.
   

2. Insert locating plate between spacers at the height desired, using the finger notches at either end. The average location will be on top of the fourth spacer. If this leaves the carpet too long move down one or two spaces. If the carpet is too short, move the locating plate, to a higher position.
   

3. Insert the blade holder above the locating plate. Adjust “in and out” dimension for type of carpet being trimmed.
   

4. Tighten knobs firmly to secure blade holder.
   

CHANGING CUTTING BLADE

Loosen knobs and remove blade holder.

The blade-holder unit has two “finger holes” to facilitate removal and replacement of blade.

Remove old blades as shown. Insert new blade under spring clip and position between raised guides. When only one end of each blade is dull you need only switch blades to the other position to double the life of the blades. For satisfactory performance, you must be able to read the printing on the blade, when it is in position.

Delrin® Guide
We have included a Delrin® guide with your trimmer. Many installers have found this device useful as additional protection against marking baseboards and walls. The Delrin® guide can be adhered to your blade guide by using standard contact adhesive.

Follow instruction of contact cement’s manufacturer for applying. After applying Delrin® to blade guide, apply pressure by clamping.

CHANGING HANDLE ANGLE

1. Loosen handle knob a full 3-4 turns.
   

2. Squeeze the handle to open up the handle and disengage the teeth. Re-tighten the knob firmly after setting handle to the desired angle.
   

3. Normal angle for using trimmer.
   

4. Flat angle for use under toe spaces and overhangs. Five different angles are possible.
   

USING THE TRIMMER

1. Start cut at 45° angle. Moving the trimmer down to a flat position on the floor. It is usually necessary to pull the carpet tight with the other hand when starting the cut.
   

2. Keeping the base plate flat on the carpet and the guide bar against the wall, make the trimming cut.
   

3. Move the trimmer in the opposite direction to complete the cut at the corner.
   

4. Using the guide bar, tuck the carpet into the gully to complete the job. The large handle will permit you to use both hands when necessary.
   

Tool Replacement Parts

face of 10-616-07 blade guide (pkg 12)
10-616-02| Bolt for fold-down handle
10-616-03| Knobs (pair)
110500-04| CAPITOL® name plate
10-616-06| Spacer (1 only)
10-616-07| Blade holder w/blade clip and rivet
10-616-10| Mount & screws
10-616-11| Base plate
110500-12| Folding handle

LIMITED WARRANTY

he product is defective in workmanship or material and upon returning the product to distributor/dealer in its original packaging, Capitol Flooring Products will repair and/or replace it free of charge. This warranty DOES NOT COVER normal wear, nor any damage as a result of accidents, misuse, abuse or negligence. Capitol’s obligations under this warranty shall be limlted to the repair and/or replacement of the product. Capitol shall not be liable for consequential damages. This warranty is void if the product or any of its components are modified, altered, or in any way changed, or if the product is used in a manner or with a blade that is not recommended by Capitol.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied.
IMPORTANT: The warranty card must be filled out and received within 30 days of purchase to validate warranty

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