Cleaning grout, Removing grout to replace a broken tile – Craftsman 572.61095 User Manual
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Grout Removal Kit 53052
The grout removal attachment comes completely
assembled and ready to use. Use the 1/16" bit that
comes with the grout removal kit for tiles spaced
more than 1/16" apart. If your tiles are spaced more
than 1/8" apart, it is recommended that you use the
53166 (1/8") bit (sold separately).
Note;
If the bit is too wide for the spacing between
your tiles, you may damage your tile or the grout
removal bit.
Step 1:
Remove the housing cap from the tool.
Step
2: Insert the grout removal bit into your rotary
tool.
A CAUTION
When inserting the #53166 grout
removai bit Into your rotary
power tool, be sure that the bit is secure witbin tbe
“jaws" of the collet.
Use the wrench to tighten the
collet nut to prevent the bit from loosening within the
collet. Do not use your Craftsman Chuck, #53050,
with the grout removal bits.
Step 3:
Screw the grout removal attachment onto the
rotary tool.
Step 4:
Adjust the attachment and bit to the desired
cutting depth.
Grout Removal Attachment Cutting Depth
Adjustment
The Multi Slide Depth Adjustment has increment
markings of 1/8" (3,2 mm). These markings are for
reference only in identifying the depth of your desired
cut. The multiple channels of the depth adjustment let
you choose the orientation of the attachment to the
tool. Be sure to securely tighten the screw within one
of the multiple channel positions.
To set cutting depth:
Cleaning Grout:
Do not remove grout more than 1,''8“ below the face
surface of the tile. Adjust the Multi Slide Depth
Adjustment and bit so that no more than 1/8" of the
bit extends beyond the base of the attachment.
After removing 1,'8" of grout, regrout to tile level. Seal
the new grout.
'
Removing Grout to Replace A Broken Tile:
Remove all of the grout surrounding the broken tile.
Adjust the Multi Slide Depth Adjustment so that no
more than
1/8"
of the bit extends beyond the base
of
the attachment. Remove grout at a depth no more
than 1,'8" at a time. You may need to adjust the Multi
Slide Depth Adjustment by 1/8" increments (reference
the 1/8" incremental white markings on the Multi Slide
Depth Adjustment) and make several passes until all
the grout is removed.
When removing grout deeper into the grout line, you
may strike hidden objects like screw heads, mortar,
tile cement or nails that may cause the bit to bind,
overheat or break. Reduce the tool speed and work
through it slowly, making several passes. In case of
screws or nails, remove the grout around the area as
the bit will not cut through them.