Safety glasses when sanding or cutting
Ear plugs when working with loud machinery
Gloves and shoes
Dust filtering mask

Dust:
Proper breathing filters and ventilation are necessary when working with LG HI-MACS, as breathing dust can be harmful.

Cutting:
LG HI-MACS expands and contracts according to temperature and humidity. Installers should keep this in mind when measuring.

When making cutouts, leave approximately 1/4 inch of space.

When installing at the wall side or joining between sheets, leave approximately 1/4 inch of space.



Breakage:
Cracks can occur due to the following reasons:

The support for LG HI-MACS is not level.

The joint is not finished smoothly.

Adhesive is not applied evenly.

Proper length or spacing is not left during fabrication.

Storage:

Store LG HI-MACS indoors in an area with proper ventilation.

LG HI-MACS should not be placed directly on the floor.

Avoid high temperatures or high humidty.

Line Cutting:

Table Saw

Table saw is required for precision and large quantity cutting of LG HI-MACS.

Carbide or diamond blades are recommended for best performance.

Cutting speed can differ, but 2-3M/min is recommended.

Table saw with rollers is recommended for precise long cuts.

Other Power Saws

Smaller hand-held saws may be used with LG HI-MACS.

Circular saw for short straight cuts.

Jig saws for small curved cuts.

Care and experience is required for marking cuts with hand-held saws.

Radius Cutting:

Precise and smooth radius cutting of LG HI-MACS is possible with the use of a router and a template. This is best for routing for sink installation.

A minimum of 1/2 inch of space should be allowed when making sink cuts with a router.

Finish Cutting:

With the proper bit, numerous decorative or smooth edges may be achieved with the use of a router.

For more complicated finishes, a template is recommended.

Drilling and Programmable Table Routers:

LG HI-MACS may be used on Programmable Table Routers for custom large quatity and precision processing.

LG HI-MACS is suitable for use with any hole-making device.

1/8 of an inch should be allowed when working with this type of equipment.

LG HI-MACS ADHESIVE Two component adhesive system

WARNING: Adhesives are flammable. Proper safety precautions should be taken to avoid firing.