Clarke 3400900, Operating & Maintenance Instructions, Page: 7 / 12

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UNDERCUTTING
Because this tool splits, rather than cuts, there will be a clean straight edge at
the top and bottom of the block and a rough broken face between.
The spring-loaded tables offer the
ability to create an undercut when
splitting. Undercutting the block will
allow it to be placed very close to
the adjoining one.
1. Place the block to be split in the
splitter and push down on one or
other spring loaded table.
2. Lower the handle (this may
require adjustment of the upper
blade), making sure the cut line
on the top of the block is lined up
with the upper blade.
3. With the handle lowered and
both blades touching the block,
the contact pressure will keep the
table at an angle while the block
is split as usual.
MOVING THE SPLITTER
When wheeling the block splitter
around the construction site, the
handle can be used effectively in
conjunction with the handle support
bar.
1. With the handle lowered, rotate the moving handle support bar to lock
the handle down so that it can be used to wheel the splitter around the
site.
2. The securing bolt may be tightened if required using a 14 mm spanner to
fix the support bar in place.