Alpha Tool.Com.HK Limited Adapter EZ TCutter User Manual

							Part No:  KEC-600Version 1
103 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ 07436 • 800-648-7229 • Fax: 800-286-01 14
www.alpha-tools.com
Alpha® EZ Thin Panel
T-Cutter Manual
MANUAL 
						

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1 Bolt8Cutting Head
2 Threaded Pin 9Scale Indicator
3 Cap Nut 10 Rubber Cap
4 Scaled Bar 11Two-Holed Washer
5 Roller Housing 12Oil Reservoir Cap
6 Guide Rollers 13 Rubber Handle
7 Cutting Head Holder 14Fixation Screw
TaBle OF CONTeNTS
Introduction ........................................................................\
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About the Symbols   ........................................................................\
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General Safety Instructions
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EZ Thin Panel T-Cutter Schematic
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Assembly Instructions
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Replacement Parts
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How to Operate
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How to Replace the Guide Roller
 
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Suggested Cutting Surface
 

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Thank you for purchasing the Alpha® EZ Thin Panel T-Cutter.  Please read this 
instruction manual thoroughly to ensure safe and correct use of the EZ T\
hin Panel 
T-Cutter. Keep this manual in a place where operators can access it easily whene\
ver 
necessary.
 ABOuT THE SymBOlS
according to the hazard level, all safety notes in this manual are classified into 
“DANGER”,  “W ARNING”, and “CA u TION”.
  DANGER! Death or serious personal injury is imminent when handling this 
T-Cutter incorrectly.
  WARNING! There is a possibility of death or serious personal injury when handling this T -Cutter incorrectly. 
  CAuTION! There is a possibility of personal injury or proper ty damage 
when handling this T-Cutter incorrectly.
Note:  
 
In some situations, failing to observe W
 ARNING notes could result in   
death or serious personal injury

.  Be sure to read and observe the safety 
notes to ensure safe and correct use of the T-cutter.  
  CAuTION!
The following are important notes for products, operation, and maintenance applicable 
to this  T-Cutter
 SaFeTy INSTruCTIONS  
Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product.
•
 
Keep your work area clean and well lit.  Cluttered 
 benches and dark areas invite 
accidents.
•
  u
se clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to \
a stable 
platform.  Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and\
 may 
lead to loss of control.
•
 
Do not overreach.  Keep proper footing and balance 
 at all times.  Proper footing 
and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.  Do not 
use on a ladder or unstable support.
•
  u
se safety equipment.   Always wear eye protection.  Dust mask, nonskid safety 
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate cond\
itions.
INTRODuCTION   
						

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DETAIL “B”
 DETAIL “A”
“A”
“B”
 ASSE m B ly INSTR u CTIONS
1. Set the  scaled  bar  (4)  onto  the  pre-mounted  bolt  (2)  of  the  roller  housing  (5). 
m

ake sure that the rollers in the roller housing are in the correct posit\
ion as the 
picture. (Detail “A”)
 *Tip: See page 7 for instructions on replacing the guide roller.
2. Fasten the bolt (1) and the cap nut (3). The 2-hole washer (11) should be placed  as the schematic indicates.
 
 
*Tip: Check if the scaled bar (4) is set 90 degrees to the roller housin\
g (5)
3. Ensure that the rubber handle (13) has been mounted onto the scaled ba\
r (4). 
T o adjust the position of the rubber handle (13), gently push at its ed\
ge towards 
the desired direction.
4.
 
Slide 
 the cutting head holder (7) onto the scaled bar (4) then fasten the fixation 
screw (14).
 
 
*Tip: Make sure the scale indicator (9) is facing toward the roller hous\
ing (5). The scale  indicator (9) indicates the width of cut.
AlPHA® EZ THIN PANEl T -C u TTER    
						

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KEC1901KEC1902
REPlACEmENT PARTS
PART NO. DESCRIPTION
KEC1901 Cutting Head Holder
KEC1902 Cutting Head
KEC1903 Guide Roller (1 Pack= 20 Pieces)
KEC1904 Assembly Hardware
KEC1905 Roller Housing
KEC1906 Scaled Bar
KOC1000 EZ Cutter Oil
KEC1905KEC1906
KEC1903
KEC1904
1.  r emove the oil reservoir cap (12) and fill the 
reservoir (12) with 
a
 lpha® EZ Cutter Oil.  
(See Figure -1)
Note:  Tighten reservoir cap after filling with oil.
 HOW TO OPERATE
Figure-1
EZ Cutter Oil   
						

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2. Check if the red scale indicator (9) is facing 
towards the roller housing (5).  
(See Figure 2)
 
 
Set the distance of score required by sliding 
the cutting head holder (7), the red indicator 
defines the width of score on the scale 
bar(4). 
3.
 
Place the roller of the roller housing (5) 
against the edge of the tile and put the 
cutting head (8) onto the tile to be cut. Grab 
the rubber handle (13) to have a safe and 
comfortable cut. (See Figure-3 and 4)
Note:  (a) Loosen the reservoir cap before cutting. (b)  Make sure the EZ Cutter Oil comes out of the 
cutting head (8) prior to scoring.
 
 
4.
  
Drag the EZ-cutter with slight pressure to 
the cutting direction.  

m ake sure the edge 
of the tile is straight and clean for good 
cutting condition. (See Figure 4)   
a

fter 
the material has been scored, tighten the 
reservoir cap.
 *Tip: If the cut tile dimension showed discrepancies, you could correct it with the indicator (9).
5. After the material has been scored, there are two options to snap the lo\
ng thin 
panel.  
 
m

ETHOD ONE:   u se the Alpha
® EZ Glass 
r

unning Pliers (Part No. KOC412P).  To use 
these running pliers, simply align the center 
indicator mark (RED) on the running pliers with 
the score mark on the thin panel and squeeze 
the handle (See Figure 5).  The continuous 
even pressure provided by the Alpha
® EZ Glass 
Running Pliers will make a clean break across 
the thin tile panel.  
TIP:   Teaming up and using two Alpha® EZ Glass Running Pliers at the same time with one 
on each side of the long panel is optional but recommeded so the snapped panel does not get 
damaged.
Figure-3
Figure-4
Figure-5
Figure-2
red scale indicator
cutting head holder   
						

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6. m ETHOD TWO:  m anually snap the material to 
complete the process.  (See Figure-6)
TIP: Material that will be snapped will need to hang over the 
edge of the table prior to performing the “snap method”.  (See 
Figure 6)
 NOTE:  If thin material has fiber glass on the back 
surface, you will need to use a razor blade to cut the fiber 
glass after the material has been scored and snapped.  
(See Figure 7)
7. When cutting is complete, the sharp edges become 
a safety hazard. 
you can easily smooth out the 
edges by using 

Alpha
® Diamond Hand Pads 
(
e
lectroplated #60 or #150 Grits). (See Figure-8)
Alpha® recommends using a cutting surface 
similar to the one pictured below.
This table is simple to replicate using 
plywood and two saw horses. 
*Suggested Cutting Surface
Guide  rollers  can  be  replaced  by  simply 
applying  pressure  with  a  screwdriver 
and  popping  them  out  as  shown  in  the 
diagram to the right.
*How to Replace the Guide Roller
Figure-7
Figure-8 Figure-6
  CAuTION!
 Wear proper safety equipment due to the sharp edges.  
						

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07/2014