I just received cutter . tried a couple times and works good - but it doesn't spring back .You can pull it up but it grinds a little
648005
Mine doesn't grind at all -- works like a charm. The blade made it through quite a few cuts before I finally started seeing uneven cuts and chips.
648006
There is a yellow know on the cutter that holds the blade down. You need to loosen the knob and slide to left that will allow the handle to come up. The yellow knob is a safety feature with the unit to keep the blade down until you are ready to use it.
648007
Remember to keep pressure with your hand on the flooring board before the blade so it doesn't spring up. You might be binding the blade. You will get a cleaner cut as well. Worked great for me!
648008
mine did not always spring back immediately after a cut, had to be careful not to get hit by the handle when it did come back up. Machine itself did a great job for me, 1500sf of flooring, saved major time and energy. Kept it nearby, clean cuts w/o saw dust !
648009
mine worked fine, it did n0t . I would take it apart and reassemble to see if that helps.
659261
Cutter is a nice piece to have, not exactly sure how many sheets it will cut at one time, as I have not counted them, but it should be able to handle what it says, one note is, the more paper you have in, the more pressure you need to put when cutting, also you may have to do multiple passes. I still prefer this model of the other type where the bar goes up and down, those we had at work and after 6 months the blade needs adjustment and more times than not would need replacement. This unit lasts longer and is easy to change a blade when needed.
1225025
purchased one recently that came with two-sided cutters. Works great so far. Have not used it much yet, but I ran hard maple, ash and rosewood through it with good results.
1439488
Do you have the scissor locked all the way open? The first few times I used it, it seemed open all the way, but wasn't I had to make a conscious effort to click it open. ( Same as the knife blades.) when the lock engages, it tensions the spring. Good luck
845495
I have the same problem with mine. The pentagon hole in the crank handle is slightly too big and/or the metal that the pentagon shaft is made out of is too soft. When you turn the crank, it slips forward on the shaft causing the handle to get stuck and slowly stripping the shaft until the grinder is no longer useable. It took about 3 months in my case.
1845154
It's slightly curved, but the blade is short. It is like almost every cutter I've ever seen.Ken
1562022
Sorry this is late, maybe this can still be helpful to you. I find that I wobble along with the grinder in a complimentary movement way. I don't set it down on a surface to grind. I hold it in the air and let one arm grind and the other hand holds it, sometimes going in the opposite direction to be more efficient. I still use it everyday since I got it 2 months ago. No problems yet.Hopefully never!
748547
I haven't used that particular feature a great deal, but I haven't had any trouble with it. For me, it's been a matter of getting the right angle on what you're trying to cut. Experiment with different angles and grips.
1383739
I think this cutter may work but may wobble at first. Be prepared to plug the large hole left by the cutter. You will likely have random holes due to random screws. Maybe buy a larger plug cutter and cut plugs out of the same decking (scrap). Suggest using a large, corded drill with a side handle. The bit may tend to grab. I like your idea; may try it myself. Good luck.
903732
Well once you place the cutter on the track;the engage the blade by pushing the button down on the blade you can push or pull.It's a simple straight line if on the track correctly; at the start of your cut push the blade down securely so that you feel you have penetrated the mat cleanly. Then start at the bottom or at the top of your line. In my experience it creates more resistance with the pull than with the push. Keeping a sharp blade is critical. The thickness and quality of the mat have a great deal to do with the resistance you will encounter. I am very pleased with the unit and found the CD very useful with practice and patience you will get great results.
1919337
If going down a number doesn't work then maybe it is dull, and wasn't washer properly. I run a paper towel through mine (no water if possible cause that dulls blade) to clean blade. Mine cut easily the moment I got it, if yours didn't the fault is not yours, but whoever you purchased from.
701119
I have two cutters and the same blades work for both. I don't remember what model the other one is but it is also a Fiskars. The blades also work in my roll cutter.
2066645
It is possible that the blade is not all the way in. Mine had to be turned a little and carefully pushed in to the appropriate position. But once I got it on and tried to start it IT froze up on me. I could 't get it appear and ended up sending it back dirty. I DIDN't get another. I got a different brand. I hope you have a better experience than I did. Good luck.
2150341
It has happened, the remedy for me is to twist the blade in the unfinished cut. Sometime I don,t open the blade completely and it will not ratchet for me. This is a tool that does not work properly unless you coax it. I personally would not buy from the maker in the future. Great idea, poor design (my opinion)
1711801
I had a lot of trouble at first and then it started working fine. The lever you push forward to release the blade wasn't going far enough forward. Work it and see if it loosens up and goes nearly all the way forward, where it is almost parallel with the blade. Then the blade will come out easily. Hope that works for you.
1494102
I haven't had that unfortunate experience. My Flojet has worked pretty well. It should grind up most non-solid stuff. Long fibers might be a problem.I learned to tip the Flojet up during the last rinse, after I found small amounts of non digested seeds and grit at the bottom of the dump hose. There might be some small fibers or hair left on the cutters.Definitely not a real pleasant task!
1875645
No because this side cutter doesn't work. It doesn't cut like it says it does. It's a waste of money.