Hints, Tips & Operating Techniques for the BTB System

• Regular and serrated (yellow) blades cut flush against the glass surface.

• Reverse (orange) blades cut away from the glass surface towards the pinchweld, therefore cutting over the top of encapsulated mouldings.

• Regular blades are designed to cut adhesive by the reciprocal fin (in - out) motion of the blade tip.

• Serrated blades operate in a sideways or backward sawing motion. Use caution with these blades when operating close to headlining or trim panels.

• Use depth controller arms to avoid damage to the blade, moulding or paintwork.

• Velcro dots fitted to the blades will protect both the glass surface and black ceramic band or frit from possible scratching.

• Lubricate the cutting area with ample water based cutting solution to assist cutting and prevent toxic smoke.

• Blades should be smooth and sharpened regularly to provide the best results.

• Powered cold knife blades - DO NOT USE FORCE. Allow the reciprocal motion of the air tool to do the work. Use a back and forward motion with hard adhesives.

• Reduced air pressure gives better results.

• If the blade feels like it is being grabbed by the adhesive - Apply more cutting lubrication.

• Avoid aggressively plunging the blade into adhesive. Progressively cut short sections by working left to right along the area to cut.

• On complex removals, always cut the easy and accessible areas first.

• Don't use maximum air pressure unless needed for hard adhesives.

• Ensure the nylon controller cap is held flat against the glass surface. This will guarantee correct blade alignment.

• It is easier to stand outside the vehicle when removing windshields as this provides a more comfortable stance and clearer view of the cutting area.

• Performance of the air tool will be affected if not oiled regularly.

• BTB's blades are glass specific. Some are rigid for basically flat glasses whilst others are flexible to follow the contour of curved glasses. Select the correct blade for the type of glass being removed.

• Always select the shortest blade possible, to place air tool as close as possible to the cutting area and for maximum blade control.