CRAIN 561 User manual

Printed by: HW F1560-2-0404
CRAIN CUTTER CO., INC.
MILPITAS, CA 95035
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone] Made in
America
LAMINATE TOOLS
CUTTING TOOLS:
See detailed instructions packed with each tool.
No. 795 Toe Kick Saw:
1. Remove damaged underlayment at the toe kick
area. (See gure 9.)
2. Enlarge gap between wall and laminate planks as
required by laminate manufacturers. (See gure 10.)
No. 812 Super Saw:
1. Door jamb moldings can be cut to allow the plank to
t underneath. (See gure 11.)
2. A special blade is available for undercutting masonry,
such as around replaces. (See gure 12.)
TAPPING TOOLS:
No. 561 Pull Bar
Hook the wide end of this tool onto the planks and tap
lightly on other end with a hammer. (See gure 6.)
No. 563
No. 562
No. 566
No. 561
No. 795
No. 812
No. 565
No. 564
No. 563 Tapping Block:
Fit the groove of this tool onto the tongue of the plank
and tap it with a hammer. (See gure 7.)
Fig. 7 - Tapping planks together
with No. 563
Fig. 6 - Pulling plank with No. 561
No. 561
No. 563
Fig. 11 - Undercutting door jamb
Fig. 12 - Undercutting masonry
Any parts found defective subject to the guarantee will
be replaced at no charge. Credit in full or part can not be
extended by the distributor, nor will a new tool be given
as a replacement or loaner.
Tools subject to this warranty must be accompanied by
the same, and returned freight PREPAID to Milpitas, CA,
and must be in assembled condition.
Guarantee covers the following tools:
GUARANTEE
Item No. Description Warranty
564 Variable Wall Spacer 90 days
565 18’ Strap Clamp 90 days
566 Floor Vise 90 days
No. 569
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FOR
Fig. 10 - Enlarging gap with No. 795
Fig. 9 - Remove underlayment at
toe kick with No. 795
ENLARGING GAP
W A L L

The following are a few simple instructions that will help
you to use Crain laminate ooring tools successfully.
Please remember that moisture control is a key part of
laminate ooring installation. Always follow the laminate
manufacturer’s oor preparation instructions. Laminate
ooring can expand and contract with changes in tem-
perature and humidity. Leave a gap at least 3/16" to 1/2"
wide around the room’s perimeter, between plank edge
and wall.
The tools in this booklet are divided into four categories.
No. 565 18' Strap Clamp:
No. 562 Plastic Spacer:
Our improved plastic spacer has an angular shape,
preventing it from tipping over when backed-up against
undercut walls. (See gure 1.) The two ends of the spacer
have been designed with different thicknesses, one at 3/16”
and the other at 1/4” thick. Laminate manufacturers have
recommended leaving a gap between the plank and the
wall of at least 3/16” wide around the room’s perimeter. This
is to allow for expansion due to swings in temperature. Use
one spacer per square foot.
������� ������
No. 566 Laminate Floor Vise
Using this tool with the No. 560 Push & Pull Clamp, you
can start anywhere on the oor. To use:
1. Make sure that the laminate planks are dry before at-
tempting to use the oor vise. Otherwise, tool may slip.
2. Attach the Laminate Floor Vise onto the plank. Do not
apply directly above the seams.
3. Hook the Push & Pull Clamp onto the bracket; then,
turn the adjusting knob to pull. (See gure 3.)
TO CLAMP THE LAMINATE PLANKS:
1. Pull the strap out and place the anchor hook into the
groove of the rst row.
2. Hook the base clamp onto the tongue of the last row.
(See gure 4.)
3. Hold down the base clamp and ratchet the handle
until desired pressure is achieved.
4. Light to medium pressure is usually sufcient. Do not
over-tighten, as this may cause the planks to buckle.
5. Release and move the clamp to the next row, and con-
5. tinue until done.
Figure 1 - It works perfectly with undercut wall Figure 3 - Clamp anywhere with No. 566
Figure 4 - Clamping with No. 565
No. 566
No. 562
No. 564
TO RELEASE RATCHET AND FEED STRAP:
1. Pull retention lever and rotate handle counter-clock
wise until the retention lever aligns with the notch on
the lock-ing hub.
2. Release the retention lever so that it seats into the lock-
ing hub. You may now pull the strap out.
TO REWIND:
Release ratchet as explained above. Use the speed rewind
knob (black) for rewinding.
No. 564 Variable Wall Spacer:
The variable wall spacer adjusts to create a gap between
the wall and the laminate plank. Gap width may range from
3/16" to 1”. Insert the base’s outrigger into the gap and turn
the knob to adjust.
�������� ������
Gap adjusts from 3/16” to 1”
No. 565 18' Strap Clamp continued:
Fig. 5 - Use with No. 566 or No. 569 for room larger than 18 feet.
The maximum length of the strap is 18 feet. For rooms
larger than 18 feet, use No. 566 Laminate Floor Vise
to anchor the hook or the No. 569 Strap Extension.
(See gure 5.)
6.