Brick splitter 17" throat size owner’s manual warning: read carefully and understand all instructions before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item # 998300
Page of 8 2 thank you very much for choosing a northern tool + equipment co., inc. Product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: model: _______________ purchase date: _______________ save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entir...
Page of 8 3 do not use your tool where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.G. In the presence of flammable liquids, gasses, or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause ...
Page of 8 4 maintain your tools. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your tools in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the recommended procedures found in this manual. Have necessary rep...
Page of 8 5 figure 1 2. The blade (13) is adjusted in the front by twisting the thread rod (5) either clockwise into the support frame (4) which will lower the front section, or counterclockwise which will raise the front section (see figure 1). Figure 2 3. The rear section of the blade is adjusted ...
Page of 8 6 (14). Slide the depth gauge (16) in or out and re-tighten the adjusting knob (15). Now each brick will set identically on the brick splitter (see figure 3). 5. Raise the handle (1) to it’s full height, slide the brick to the split into the opening under the blade (13). Be sure the brick ...
Page of 8 7 part# description qty. Part# description qty. 1 handle 1 10 hair pin cotter 1 2 hex bolt 5/8" x 2-3/4"l 1 11 hex nut 5/8" 2 3 stretch spring 1 12 hex locking nut 5/16" 1 4 support frame 1 13 blade 1 5 thread rod 1 14 base 1 6 hex bolt 5/16" x 1-3/4"l 1 15 adjusting knob 5/16" x 1-3/16" 1...
Page of 8 8 warning some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • ...
