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BLADES
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
TYPES OF TEAROUTS
REMOVAL MATERIALS
• VCT TILE:
Never use a blade wider than the size of the tile being removed (See Figure A). If goods
being removed still do not come up clean or machine jumps on top of goods, reduce blade size to a
smaller blade until proper blade size is found or use a smaller portion of the blade. The most common
blade sizes when removing tile are the 4'' x 6'' or the 5'' x 6''.
• PURE VINYL RUBBER TILE:
Goods will need to be scored down to 10 to 12 inches for proper removal
(See Figure B). Self scoring blades can be used with some materials. A 10" blade is recommended for
this product, but determine what size blade works best.
• DIRECT GLUED CARPET:
Can be done with either self scoring blades (Figure D) or pre-score carpet
to blade width prior to stripping with #584 Scoring Tool. Pre-scored carpet makes machine easier to
control and blades stay sharper longer. Blades up to 16" wide can be used. Normally 12" to 14" blades
are used on direct glued carpet, secondary backed, unitary, double glued, vinyl foam, urethane foam.
Latex foams come up easily with a 16" blade.
• HARD TO REMOVE SURFACES:
Ripper teeth can be used on hard to remove goods (Hardwood &
VCT) (See Figure C).
Figure D
WARNING:
Never remove flooring containing asbestos without fully understanding proper state
and federal procedures and guidelines.
Ripper Teeth
Self Scoring Blade
