Use and Care Manual

4. Cuts should be arranged so the longest pattern is installed first. Make sure
carpet is dry laid prior to applying adhesive. Pre-stretch carpet only enough
to match pattern closely. Apply adhesive with the proper notched trowel, set
carpet into adhesive wet, to aid the ability to move the carpet into pattern
alignment. *NOTE: Only apply the amount of adhesive that can be covered
and pattern alignment achieved before adhesive starts to tack up. After
pattern alignment is achieved the use of stay nails is required to hold carpet
until the adhesive is fully cured.
5. Match the pattern at the midpoint of the seam's length. Work from the seam's
midpoint to the seams ends. Bring the pattern into register using the stretcher.
6. After the carpet has been properly aligned into the wet adhesive, the use of
stay nails is required to hold carpet alignment until carpet adhesive is fully
cured. 24-36 hours.
LOCKING HEAD OPERATION (10-128 ONLY)
The 10-128 can be used in either the "automatic locking" or conventional
method by setting the Lock Control as shown below. The automatic locking
mechanism locks the stretcher in position approximately each 1/4" (6.5mm)
of travel. The stretcher will hold this position and will not open. This
enables the user to make "hands-off" seam repairs, as it is not necessary to
hold the handle in position.
To use the stretcher in the "automatic locking" mode, open the stretcher,
then set the Control Knob on the "O" mark.
To use the 10-128 in the conventional "non locking" mode, set the lock
control on the "I" marked as shown below.