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 toowide for the spacing between
your tiles, you may damageyour tile or the grout removal bit,
Step 1: Remove the housing cap fromthe tool. |
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Step 2: Insert the grout removal bit into your rotary |
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When insertingthe #53166 grout |
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removal bit into your rotary |
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powertool, be sure thai the bit is securewithin the |
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"jaws" of the collet. Usethewrench to tighten the |
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collet nut to preventthe bit from loosening within the |
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collet. Do not useyour Craftsman Chuck,#53050, |
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with the grout removal bits. |
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Step 3: Screw thegrout removal attachment onto the rotary tool.
Step 4: Adjust theattachment and bit to the desired cutting depth.
GroutRemoval AttachmentCuttingDepth Adjustment
The Multi Slide Depth Adjustment has increment markings of 1/8" (3,2 mm). These markings are for referenceonly 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 cuttingdepth:
Cleaning Grout:
Do not removegrout more than 1/8" below the face surface of the tile. Adjust the Multi Slide Depth Adjustrnent and bit so that no more than 1/8" of the bit extends beyond the base of the attachment.
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Alter removing 1'8"of grout, regrout to tile level.Seal the new grout.
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Removing Grout to Replace A Broken Tile: Remove all of tile grout surrounding the broken tile. Adjust the Multi Slide DepthAdjustment so that no more than t/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 needto 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 maycause tile bit to bind. overheat or break. Reduce the tool speed and work tllrough it slowly, making severalpasses. In case of screws or nails, remove the grout around the area as the bit will not cut through them.
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