Monthly Archives: September 2012

Remove Glues or Mastics | Issue No. 05

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What Type of Tile Stripper Blade do I use to Remove Glued or Mastic?

Using the proper blade when operating a General FCS Series RIP-R-STRIPPER (or similar machine) to remove glue or mastic residue will make all the difference between success and failure for your product.

People usually attempt to remove these and similar materials utilizing the more readily available, flat-type blades. Many times, with very disappointing results.

The proper blade for removing mastics or adhesive residue is the mastic removal type:

  • Incorporates an additional bend that positions the cutting edge in a more vertical angle relative to the surface.
  • Angle is critical for producing the proper scraping action remove residue.
  • Use is limited to concrete floors.
  • Use on wood or many underlayments will produce an uneven scraping action, including severe gouging and damage.
  • Use on wood will significantly reduce machine control.
  • The extra blade thickness better resists flexing to also help maximize the amount of residue removed.

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Part Number FCS16-1200 Mastic Removal Blade being used to remove mastic from a concrete floor.

Scoring blades are available in a variety of cutting widths.

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Remove Glued Carpet or Linoleum? | Issue No. 04

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What Type of Tile Stripper Blade do I use to Remove Glued Carpet or Linoleum?

Using the proper blade when operating a General FCS Series RIP-R-STRIPPER (or similar machine) to remove glued-down carpet or sheet linoleum will make all the difference between success and failure for your project.

People attempt to remove these and similar materials utilizing the more readily available, flat-type blades. Many times, with very disappointing results.

The proper blade for removing these types of continuous or sheet type materials is a scoring type:

  • This design incorporates vertical “scoring wings” that slice through materials, leaving it in strips for easy removal.
  • Scoring blades are specific for use on either concrete or wood surfaces.
  • The beveled edge faces up for use on a concrete floor.
  • On a wood floor, the beveled edge faces down.

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Part Number FCS16-1500 Scoring Blade being used to remove glued carpeting from a concrete floor. Note how the carpet is cut into strips. The remaining glue can be removed with the use of a mastic removal blade

Without the scoring wings, a flat blade will penetrate under and loosen the material from the floor. But, then there is nothing to actually separate it into small, disposable pieces. That traps the blade under the material. The role of the scoring wings is to prevent that.

Scoring blades are available in a variety of cutting widths for use on concrete and wood floors. They can also be used for any job application for a conventional, flat-type blade.

 If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.
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Properly Dig with a Two Man Hole Digger. | Issue No. 03

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What do I need to Properly Dig with a General 300 Series Two Man Hole Digger?

Digging holes is a physically demanding job. Before starting, ask yourself: 

  1. Am I physically and mentally up to this task? 
  2. Do I have the physical attributes and skill sets necessary to dig in a safe and productive manner? 
  3. Have I read the Operator Manual and viewed the Safety and Operational Information Video? Do I understand the material? 
  4. Is the machine, including the auger, in good working condition?

Need help?
Call us at 800.533.0524, or
email: support@generalequip.com.

Personal Considerations Include:

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 Strength

Digging holes is a strenuous activity, and can affect all body parts, including arms, wrists, hands and back. Each operator needs to have sufficient body strength to properly withstand kickback and other forces while digging. When both operators have similar strengths, digging forces are more equally balanced.

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Height

Each operator leverages himself to balance against kickback and other forces encountered while digging. Increased operator height provides additional mechanical advantage to react against these forces. When both operators are of similar height, forces are more equally balanced.

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  Common Sense

 You need to balance:

  • Past experience
  • Jobsite terrain
  • Soil conditions
  • Potential for buried obstructions
  • Auger diameter and digging depth

…to dig in a safe and productive manner.

 

Strength + Height + Common Sense = Success.

While this formula will not guarantee success, it illustrates that a practical combination of strength, height and common sense are important considerations that work together to help maximize efficiency and safety when digging with the General 300 Series Two Man Hole Digger.

 If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.
Telephone: 800.533.0524 | Email: support@generalequip.com

Properly Dig with a One Man Hole Digger. | Issue No. 02

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What do I need to Properly Dig with a General 240 One Man Hole Digger.

Digging holes is a physically demanding job. Before starting, ask yourself: 

  1. Am I physically and mentally up to this task? 
  2. Do I have the physical attributes and skill sets necessary to dig in a safe and productive manner? 
  3. Have I read the Operator Manual and viewed the Safety and Operational Information Video? Do I understand the material? 
  4. Is the machine, including the auger, in good working condition?

Need help?
Call us at 800.533.0524, or
email: support@generalequip.com.

Personal Considerations Include:

Strength Icon

 

 Strength

Digging holes is a strenuous activity, and can affect all body parts, including arms, wrists, hands and back. You need to have sufficient body strength to properly withstand kickback and other forces while digging.

 Height Icon

Height

An operator leverages himself to balance against kickback and other forces encountered while digging. Increased operator height provides additional mechanical advantage to react against the forces.

  Intelligence Icon   

  Common Sense

 You need to balance:

  • Past experience
  • Jobsite terrain
  • Soil conditions
  • Potential for buried obstructions
  • Auger diameter and digging depth

…to dig in a safe and productive manner.

 

Strength + Height + Common Sense = Success.

While this formula will not guarantee success, it illustrates that a practical combination of strength, height and common sense are important considerations that work together to help maximize efficiency and safety when digging with the General 240 One Man Hole Digger.

 If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.
Telephone: 800.533.0524 | Email: support@generalequip.com