Bullet tools Magnum RCT Series User manual

USER GUIDE
Read Before Use!
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RCT 930
SERIES
RCT 940
PRT-INS-9RCT.RevE.6.17 ©2017 Bullet Tools
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1����� READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE RCT�
2�����If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of the RCT Shear, obtain advice from a
qualied instructor or call 800-406-8998 (Intl.: 208-772-0175).
3�����Stay alert. Do not operate while under the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
4�����Always wear safety approved eye protection with side shields (ANSI Z87.1).
5�����Keep work area clean and free of debris.
6�����Recommended operating temperature range: 20° F (-6° C) to 115° F (46° C)
7�����Keep children and unauthorized persons away from the Shear and work area.
8�����Make sure tool is secure. Operate only on a rm substrate or solid stand.
9�����Use the right tool. Do not force the RCT Shear or use it for a job for which it was not intended;
the RCT Shear is designed to cut carpet tile, VCT, LVT, PVC tile, vinyl tile & residential grade/
low-pressure laminate ooring. See Cut Guide page 7.
10 ���Keep blade sharp. A dull blade will not perform properly.
11 ���Always keep hands away from blade while operating or carrying.
12 ���Do not alter or misuse this tool. The RCT Shear is precision built; modications not specied in
this manual may result in a dangerous condition.
13 ���Maintain RCT Shear with care. Keep blade sharp and clean. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. See page 5.
14 ���Use only recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause hazards or
injury.
15 ���Never leave the RCT Shear unattended. Secure the handle with the Safety Lock when not in
use. See page 4.
16 ���Warning: The dust generated by cutting certain wood, wood ber and/or PVC products can
be hazardous to your health. The RCT Shear generally does not produce any dust; however,
minimal creation of dust may be possible. Avoid ingesting any dust created through cutting.
SAFETY GUIDE FOR THE
MAGNUM™RCT SERIES
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS GUIDE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY! USING THIS MACHINE WITH RESPECT AND CAUTION WILL
CONSIDERABLY REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

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IN THE BOX
WELCOME! YOUR MAGNUM™RCT SHEAR COMES READY TO ASSEMBLE.*
*You will need #2 & #3 Phillips head screwdrivers
and a 1/2” (13mm) socket or wrench.
Please Review and Verify Parts Included in Box:
A S S E M B LY
1. ATTACH RAILS
Thread Item A screws with Item B star washers
through casters. Attach rails to Power Assembly base
using Item A screws.
2. ATTACH TAILS
Attach tails to rails using Item C machine screws.
Make sure holes in tails are facing up.
6.
1.
7.
A.
B.
F.
D.
E.
C.
2.
5.
8. 4.
3.
HARDWARE KIT A. B. C. D.
1. Power Assembly
2. Handle Assembly
3. Angle Guide
4. Tails (2)
5. Table
6. Rails (2)
7. Casters (2)
8. Hone Stone
9. Hardware Kit
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Item A. (4) 8mm x 80mm PH Phillips Machine Screws
Item B. (4) M8 Star Washers
Item C. (4) 8mm x 25mm PH Phillips Machine Screws
Item D. (8) 6mm x 16mm PH PHillips Machine Screws
Item E. (4) #10 x 1 PH Phillips Self Tapping Screws
Item F. (1) M16 x 40 BHCS (Pre-Installed in Cam)
Item G. (1) 10mm Hex Wrench
*The Hardware Kit is used in
multiple models. Your Shear may
not use all of the items listed.
E. F.
G.

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A S S E M B LY
3. ATTACH TABLE
A. Attach front of table to base,
using Item D screws. Tighten
with #3 Phillips.
B. Attach tails to back of table
with Item E self tapping screws.
Tighten with #2 Phillips.
4. TO ATTACH HANDLE:
Insert handle into cam shaft.
Note: Backstroke Stop must be on top!
Tighten Item F Bolt (pre-installed in cam shaft)
with 10mm hex wrench Item G (Included).
Note: Do not remove plastic tie and orange tag until
handle is bolted in place.
5. ATTACH ANGLE GUIDE
Install angle guide and tighten thumbscrew.
3
4
3B
3A Item E
Item D
Item F
Tail
Tail
Thumbscrew
5
Backstroke Stop
Always keep hands away from blade.
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• IMPORTANT •
Start all screws BY HAND
when assembling your shear.
This will help avoid cross-threading.
Avoid cross-threading by using
your fingers to start all screws

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MAKING CUTS
Caution! Wear hand and eye protection while operating your shear.
Push the handle down until the
material is completely cut.
Most materials listed on page 7 shear cleanly with just one cut. However, some types of laminate ooring and
thick resilient tile may require cutting twice to produce a better cut.
DOUBLE CUTTING: Simply make your rst cut 1/8” to 1/4” (3mm to 6mm) longer than your mark and
then make a second cut on your mark. This is very useful to create a cleaner cut on exposed ends or when you
cannot cover the cut edge with molding or trim.
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DO NOT USE ON HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE OR SOLID WOOD!
Unlock safety lock by sliding knob over
and down.
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Place product on table. Bring
handle down until blade
touches material.
Using the Wall Gauge
RCT Shears are equipped with casters set in-line with the blade for quick
cuts along a wall. To use the caster “wall gauge”:
1) Set your shear on the last full tile row and slide it so the left-right aligned
casters drop o the tile and onto the substrate.
2) Pull the shear away from the wall until the casters are touching the last
row of full tiles.
3) Place a new tile under the blade and slide it forward until it just touches
the wall.
4) Make your cut* and roll the shear to the next spot.
5) Drop your freshly cut tile into place.
*Some designer tiles should be cut upside-down.
Cut Line
You can use the caster system to align product
to a wall without having to measure each tile.
Product
Product
Wall
2

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MAINTENANCE
Greasing / Lubricating
After every 100 cuts, lubricate the wear points of the
pins and the bearings as shown. Use a light oil (i.e. 10W
motor oil). This will prevent the machine from wearing
out prematurely. Apply grease (wheel bearing grease)
frequently to the bearings where indicated.
Oil
Grease
Replacement Blade for RCT930 is part #930B
Replacement Blade for RCT940 is part #940B
Honing the Blade
Hone every 100 cuts
Push the handle down until blade is 1/4” (6mm) open.
Lay the hone stone against the at face of the blade
(side toward the table). Slide from end to end 2 or 3
times.
Adjusting the Blade
Your shear is equipped with adjustment "jack"
screws for ne tuning the angle of your blade or
compensating for small blades (Blades get smaller
every time they are re-sharpened). To tilt your
blade, turn the machine upside down - loosen
(but don't remove) the blade screws. Adjust the
jack screws to desired position with 5/32" or 4mm
Allen wrench.
Jack Screws
(Table Side)
Sharpening the blade
The blade can be sharpened to restore a one-side, 21º - 22º knife edge. It is important to note that the blade
must be sharpened only on the beveled side, leaving the at side at.
Beveled Side
Flat Side
We recommend that power grinding only be done professionally, as the blade must be fluid cooled during this process.
The Blade Stop
The blade stop may become worn. Remove anvil, turn blade stop over for more use. Replacements can be
purchased at your dealer.

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Cutting Depth
You may need to adjust the height of the blade to cut all the way
through your product. You can do this by:
Adjusting the Stop Screw
1. Loosen the stop screw nut and turn stop screw until it is loose.
Release handle to open blade.
2. Push the handle down until the blade is resting on the "blade stop"
3. Adjust stop screw until it makes contact with the power assembly.
Handle
Stop Screw
Stop Screw Nut
CUSTOM SETTINGS
Backstroke Stop
To cut approved products over 3/4" (19mm) thick,
loosen Phillips head screw on the Backstroke
Stop; turn the Backstroke Stop 180º and tighten
screw. For more convenience when cutting
thinner products, restore factory setting.
Set to cut over 3/4"
or 19mm
Factory Setting
The Anvil
The Anvil has two edges: a 1/32" (0.75mm) narrow
edge and a 3/16" (4.5mm) wide edge. Either edge
can be used according to the support needed to
make a clean cut. (Some soft-backed products
require the wider anvil edge).
To Change Between Anvil Edges
TABLE
I-BEAM
ANVIL
BLADE
BLADESTOP
TABLE
I-BEAM
ANVIL
BLADE
BLADESTOP
TABLE
I-BEAM
ANVIL
BLADE
BLADESTOP
TABLE
I-BEAM
ANVIL
BLADE
BLADESTOP
Simply remove the anvil screws and ip the anvil
over. Ensure blade stop is in place.
Adjust to "ne tune"
or square the fence
Fine Tune your fence:
The fence on RCT Magnum Shears is adjustable to ½ a degree
in either direction of square. To make a ne adjustment:
1) Loosen (but do not remove) the three phillips screws which
secure the fence.
2) Rotate the fence to the desired angle.
3) Re-tighten the three phillips screws.
Always keep hands away from blade.
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WARRANTY
30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Bullet Tools™ is condent that you will be absolutely pleased with the
purchase of our product. If, for any reason, you are not completely
satised with your tool, we will refund your purchase price at any time
within 30 days of your original purchase (receipt required). If you want
to return your product under our 30-day no risk trial oer (valid only
for purchases made in the US), please contact us at 1-800-406-8998 or
208-772-0175 for return instructions.
BULLETPROOF WARRANTY GOLD (5 Year)
Bullet Tools™ warrants only to the original purchaser of this product,
when purchased from an authorized reseller or distributor, that this
product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service for ve (5) years from initial purchase. This
warranty includes all parts except the blade and cosmetic appearance
(chips, dings, scratches) caused by normal use and wear. This warranty
does not cover any damage due to accident, misuse, abuse or
negligence. Further, it is valid only if the product is used with the cut
products specied in the cut guide. Please refer to the User Guide
for details or call Bullet Tools™ technical support. In order to recover
under this limited warranty, the purchaser must make claim to Bullet
Tools™ within 60 days of occurrence and must present acceptable
proof of original ownership (such as original receipt, warranty card
registration, on-line registration, or other documentation Bullet
Tools™ deems acceptable) for the product. Bullet Tools™, at its option,
shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty. To
obtain warranty service, please visit www.BulletTools.com/warranty-
claim, or contact Bullet Tools™ at 1-800-406-8998 or 1-208-772-0175,
for pre-authorization and further instructions.
Bullet Tools™ disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including all
warranties of merchantability and/or tness for a particular purpose.
Additional rights may be available under the laws of your state or
province. Any and all warranties, written or implied, are void with any
alterations to the product. Note: Bullet Tools™ shall not be liable for
any special, incidental or consequential damages, including but not
limited to lost revenue, lost prots, rental or replacement equipment,
downtime, damage to property and third-party claims, arising out of
any theory of recovery, including warranty, contract, statutory or tort.
Your RCT Shear cuts a wide variety of products.
Please refer to this cut guide for
recommended products and thicknesses.
Please note: Approved materials may vary in density and
hardness. If extreme pressure is required to cut a product, it
may result in damage to your machine. Please contact Bullet
Tools before proceeding. Warranty is void if an unapproved
product damages the machine.
RCT CUT GUIDE
Maximum Thickness = 25mm or 1”
Material
Carpet Tile
Commercial Vinyl Tile
Luxury Vinyl Tile
Parquet
PVC Tile
Rubber Cove Base
Rubber Tile
Soft Plastic
Garage Tile
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