MARSHALLTOWN LWFS13 13 Inch 330 mm Ultra Lite Flooring Cutter

Specifications:

• Model: LWFS13
• Part Number: EDI# 29305
• Cutter Size: 13 inches (330 mm)
• Manufacturer: MARSHALLTOWN
• Country of Origin: USA

Product Information:

Congratulations on your purchase of a MARSHALLTOWN Flooring Cutter. MARSHALLTOWN flooring cutters are heavy-duty tools made with high-grade materials, designed for accuracy and reliability. The 13-inch Ultra-Lite Flooring Cutter is proudly made in the USA to meet the needs of flooring professionals.

Features:

• Heavy-duty construction
• High-grade materials
• Designed for accuracy and reliability

Usage Instructions:

Safety Precautions:

DANGER! Never operate the flooring cutter if any cutter components have been removed.

WARNING! Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

Important Notes:

• Read and follow all safety and operating instructions in the manual.
• Ensure every operator reads the manual before using the cutter.
• Only use manufacturer-approved replacement parts.

Assembly:

To assemble the MARSHALLTOWN 13 (330 mm) Ultra-Lite Flooring Cutter, follow these steps:

1. Place the Bed (A) on a flat surface.
2. Attach the Leg (B) to the Bed using the Bed Brace (C).
3. Connect the Handle (D) securely to the Bed.
4. Install the Bed Fence (E) in the designated position.
5. Attach the Cutter Assembly (F) following the provided instructions.

FAQ

• Q: What should I do if my safety decals are damaged?
  • A: You can contact Customer Service to get them replaced.
• Q: What is covered under the warranty?
  • A: The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, but not consequential damages or misuse of the product. Refer to the warranty terms for more details.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a MARSHALLTOWN Flooring Cutter. Proudly made in the USA, MARSHALLTOWN flooring cutters are heavy-duty and manufactured with the highest-grade materials. MARSHALLTOWN cutters are designed with the flooring professional in mind to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Other features of your MARSHALLTOWN flooring cutter include:

• Easy, quiet one-cut action
• Ability to cut inside and produce no dust
• Cut material up to 13″ (330 mm) wide and 15⁄32″ (12 mm) thick
• Moveable fence for 90° and 45° cuts

This owner’s manual provides the information needed to operate and maintain this MARSHALLTOWN flooring cutter. Carefully read and follow all safety and operating instructions in this manual. Ensure every operator of this flooring cutter reads this manual before operating the unit. The replacement of any part on this flooring cutter by other than the manufacturer’s authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance, durability or safety of the product. Be sure safety precautions are observed. Read and follow all safety and operating instructions in this operator’s manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes on or add improvements to its product at any time without prior notice or obligation. The manufacturer reserves the right to decide, upon its sole discretion and at any time, to discontinue this product. This manual covers the MARSHALLTOWN 13″ (330 mm) Ultra-Lite Flooring Cutter. For technical questions or repair parts, please call MARSHALLTOWN customer service at 1-800-888-0127 or visit www.MARSHALLTOWN.com.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• DANGER or
• WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards.
• General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs.

This notation appears before warnings in the text. It means that the step that follows must be carried out to avoid the possibility of personal injury or death. These warnings are intended to help the technician avoid any potential hazards encountered in the normal service procedures. We strongly recommend that the reader takes advantage of the information provided to prevent personal injury or injury to others. THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS ARE SUGGESTED TO HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS. A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST OPERATOR. MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED BY OBSERVING CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS. READ AND TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT TO HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS. EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY BY THOSE WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE AND INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

• Read all operating and maintenance instructions before operating or servicing the flooring cutter.
• A flooring cutter is only as safe as its operator. Give complete and undivided attention to the operation of the flooring cutter.
• Know how to stop the flooring cutter instantly.

WARNING!

• NEVER operate the flooring cutter if any cutter components have been removed.
• Keep inexperienced and unauthorized people away from the flooring cutter at all times.
• Keep the flooring cutter in good operational condition. Loose or damaged parts are dangerous.
• Avoid loose clothing that could get caught in moving parts.

WARNING!

Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

• Keep all warning, caution and safety instruction labels in good condition. Replace missing, damaged or illegible labels.
• Clear the work area around the cutter to prevent tripping or falling onto the cutter.
• Operate on level ground to prevent the flooring cutter from flipping over.
• DO NOT OPERATE this flooring cutter under the influence of alcohol or while taking medication that impairs your reactions.
• Use only factory authorized parts for replacement.
• Wear safety glasses when operating the flooring cutter.
• Always use caution when replacing the cutter blade.
• Only operate the cutter with the approved materials. If extreme force is required to cut a material, it may result in personal injury and/or damage to the flooring cutter.
• Wear proper protective clothing while operating flooring cutter, including eye, ear, and clothing.
• xHandle all solvents and cleaning agents with care and follow the manufacturer’s instructions on safety and disposal.

SAFETY DECALS

If your safety decals are damaged, they can be replaced by contacting Customer Service.

WARRANTY

This product is warranted to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use, for one year from purchase date. MARSHALLTOWN shall without charge for parts and labor, repair or replace such parts which are found to be defective. All transportation charges for replacement parts must be borne by the purchaser. For warranty service, the product must be delivered, with proof of purchase date, to MARSHALLTOWN. Contact MARSHALLTOWN Customer Service to determine the best method of delivering the product that is under warranty. The delivery of the product must be made no later than 30 days after the expiration of the warranty period. All implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year from date of purchase by the original retail customer and to the extent permitted by law any and all implied warranties are excluded and disclaimed after the expiration of such period. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Exclusion from this warranty:

1. All consequential damages, including pickup and delivery of the unit, communication, mileage charges and/ or rental of a replacement unit during repairs are not covered under this warranty, or are any loss of income and/or other loss resulting from the failure of the product to function due to a warranty defect.
2. This warranty will not apply when the product becomes inoperative due to misuse, normal wear, neglect, improper maintenance, accident or freight damage; has not been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished in the Operator’s Manual; or has been altered or modified without approval from the factory Service Department.
3. No parts or products are to be returned to the factory without prior written approval from the factory

ASSEMBLY

1. Lay out all of the parts.
   Tools for Assembly:

   • 2 Phillips Screwdriver (not included)

   • 5⁄32″ Hex Wrench (included)
   • 7⁄32″ Hex Wrench (included)
   • A. Bed
   • B. Leg
   • C. Bed Brace
   • D. Handle
   • E. Bed Fence
   • F. Cutter Assembly

2. Lay out all hardware.

   • G. Cam Locking Pin (1x)
   • H. #2 Phillips Drive, Flat Head Screw, 10-24 X 3/4″ (4x)
   • I. #2 Phillips Drive, #10 Flat Head Screw, 1″ Long (2x)
   • J. Cutting Torx BHCS 1/4 – 20 X 1″ (2x)
   • K. Cutting Torx BHCS 1/4 – 20 X 2″ (2x)
   • L. 7/32″ Hex Drive Button Head Screw, 3/8″—16 X 11/4″ (2x)
   • M. Honing Stone (1x)

3. Attach the Bed Brace (C) and Cutter Assembly (F) using the Hardware Set (K).

4. Attach the Leg (B) to the other side of the Bed Brace (C) using Hardware Set (J).

5. Attach the Bed (A) to the Cutter Assembly (F) using Hardware Set (I) for the back and Hardware Set (H) for the front.

6. Rotate the Handle Base on the top of the Cutter Assembly (F) and insert the Locking Pin (G) into the side.

7. Attach Handle (D) to the Handle Base using Hardware Set (L).

8. Place the Bed Fence (E) into the holes on the right side of the Bed (A).

PRODUCT OPERATION

1. Press down handle and carefully remove the Cam Locking Pin. Carefully raise and release the handle.
2. Place material to be cut on the table with the finished side up and slide past the blade to the desired length. Press flooring against the Bed Fence and hold firmly in place to ensure a clean and accurate cut. Press handle down until the blade touches the material and then firmly press down on the handle until the material is cut

45DEGREE CUTS

1. Remove the Bed Fence by pulling firmly up. Insert the fence into either of the angled holes for the desired cut

DOUBLE CUTTING

Some materials may require the double-cutting method to obtain a clean cut. For these materials, make your first cut 1/4″ longer than your mark. Then, make a second cut on your mark. This method will help produce cleaner cuts on some materials.

CUTTING GUIDE

The MARSHALLTOWN Flooring Cutter is designed to cut a variety of materials. Some of the most common materials are laminate flooring, engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl tile, luxury vinyl plank, vinyl composite tile, fiber cement board siding, and more.

Note: DO NOT attempt to cut any solid wood, high-pressure laminate, or engineered hardwood with a Janka Hardness Rating higher than 1200 or a rating higher than AC4.
Note: Even the approved materials may vary greatly in density and hardness. If extreme force is required to cut a material stop immediately, as it could lead to damage to your cutter or injury. Attempting to cut unapproved materials will void the warranty.

PARTS BREAKDOWN

REF #                                       DESCRIPTION PART#                                              Quantity

1| BED – LIGHT WEIGHT CUTTER, 13″| R4588| 1
2| LEG – LIGHT WEIGHT CUTTER, 13″| R4592| 1
3| ANVIL BEAM – LIGHT WEIGHT CUTTER, 13″| R5870| 1
4| CAM BAR – LIGHT WEIGHT CUTTER, 13″| R5872| 1
5| BLADE BEAM – LIGHT WEIGHT CUTTER, 13″| R5871| 1
6| SPRING PIN, ZN PL SLOTTED, 0.375 DIA X 11⁄4″ LONG| WR1379| 2
7| 3⁄4″ ROUND END CAP| WL793| 2
8| GUIDE ROD – LIGHT WEIGHT CUTTER, 13″| WU913| 2
9| SET SCREW – 10-24 UNC, 3⁄1a” LONG| WR1377| 2
10| BEARING ASSEMBLY – LWFS13| R7363| 2
11| SHCS, 1⁄4-20 X 1⁄2″| WR1427| 2
12| PPH MACHINE SCREW, 10-24 X 1⁄2″ Z| WR1158| 7
13| SPRING – COMPRESSION – 0.970″ OD x 4″ LONG, 14 lbs./in.| WR1634| 2
14| CUTTER BLADE – LIGHTWEIGHT CUTTER, 13″| LWFS13B| 1
15| CAM PIN-ZINC PLATED| WU905| 2
16| 11⁄s” HANDLE GRIP (GRIP WORKS PART #133456)| WT507| 1
17| HANDLE – LIGHT WEIGHT CUTTER, 13″| R5869| 1
18| FENCE – LIGHTWEIGHT CUTTER, 13″| R4589-010| 1
19| 1⁄4 x 11⁄4 AL FLAT HEAD SOLID RIVET| WR1553| 2
20| SQUARE PLASTIC CAP| WL790| 2
21| BED BRACE – LIGHT WEIGHT CUTTER, 13″| WC947| 1
22| BHCS 3⁄s-16 X 11⁄4″ LONG, ZINC PLATED| WR1443| 2
23| FHCS, 10-24 UNC, 3⁄4″ LONG| WR1384| 4
24| #10 FLAT HEAD PHILLIPS SCREW – 1″ LONG| WR1381| 2
25| CUTTING TORX BHCS 1⁄4 – 20 X 1″| WR1892| 2
26| CUTTING TORX BHCS 1⁄4 – 20 X 2″| WR1893| 2
27| CAM LOCK-ZINC PLATED| WU904| 1

REPLACEMENT PARTS

REF #                                       DESCRIPTION EDI                                              PART #

16, 17| REPLACEMENT HANDLE – LWFS| 32630| 32630
10| BEARING ASSEMBLY – LWFS213| R7363| R7363
21| EXTRUSION-BED BRACE – FS13| WC947| WC947
12| PPH MACHINE SCREW, 10-24 X 1⁄2″ Z| WR1158| WR1158
7| FOOT CAPS – FITS EZ MODELS SET OF 2| 29855| 838-RP-EZ
16| HANDLE GRIP REPLACEMENT – EZ SQUARE GRIP 1 X 4″| 29906| 868-RP-EZ
9, 15| CAM PIN AND SET SCREW| 33182| 33182
22 – 27| HARDWARE PACK (LWFS13)| 33184| 33184

MAINTENANCE

Honing the Blade

Push the handle down until the blade is 1/8″ (3 mm) above the tabletop. Place the provided Honing Stone (M) against the flat side of the blade. Slide the honing stone from one end of the blade to the other 3-4 times. This will remove any burrs from your blade and should be done every 100 cuts. Use caution when honing the blade. The blade is sharp and can easily cause injury. Cut-resistant gloves are recommended when honing the blade.

Replacing the Blade

Use cut-resistant gloves when replacing the blade. Cover the cutting edge with a blade guard or other suitable covering. Place the cutter upside down on a workbench with the jaws in the open position, creating a gap to allow blade removal. To remove the blade use a #2 Phillips screwdriver and loosen the 7 retaining screws one full turn counterclockwise. When the last screw is loosened, the blade will slip out. Remove the screws if the blade does not slip out easily. Cover the cutting edge of the new blade with a blade guard or other suitable covering. Slide the new blade into position with the beveled edge facing the screws. Center the blade and make sure the blade is fully inserted. Hand-tighten the center screw. Hand-tighten the remaining screws to complete the installation.

Lubrication

After every 100 cuts, it is recommended that the cutter be lubricated. Use a light oil and grease (wheel bearing grease) and apply according to the image below. Lubricating the cutter will extend the life of the cutter and result in easier cutting.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ISSUE                                                        RESOLUTION

The cutter won’t cut the desired material

| Review the cutting guide in the manual to confirm it is a confirmed material. Contact MARSHALLTOWN customer service. Do not attempt to use extreme force to cut the material.

The cutter is leaving a jagged edge on the flooring

| ****

Use a honing stone to carefully touch up the blade as described in the manual. Use the double-cutting method as described in the manual if necessary.

Cutter requires more force to cut than normal

| Use a honing stone to carefully touch up the blade as described in the manual. Follow the maintenance section of the manual to oil and grease the cutter.

• 104 S. 8th Ave., Marshalltown, IA
• Phone 800-888-0127 / 641-753-0127
• Fax 800-477-6341 / 64 1-753-6341
• www.MARSHALLTOWN.com
• WS2690revC

References

• MARSHALLTOWN® - Professional Quality Tools for All

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