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Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual 
to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. 
 
This machine is designed for certain applications only. Northern Tool + Equipment strongly 
recommends this machine is not modified and/or used for any application other than that for 
which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT 
use the machine until you have first contacted Northern Tool + Equipment to determine if it can 
or should be performed on the product. 
 
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INTENDED USE 

The Brick Splitter is designed for splitting bricks and pavers. 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Item 

Description 

Overall dimensions 

28-9/16"L x 6-1/4"W x 18"H 

Blade adjustment type 

Rod (Screw) 

Splitting blade construction 

Hardened Steel 

Brick splitting size 

Up to 3" Thick Brick or Pavers 

Handle grip size 

5-1/2"Lx 1.30" O.D. 

Base dimensions 

23-5/16"L x 2"W x 5/8" Thick 

Blade size 

13"L (Top and Bottom) 

Brick base size 

5-3/4" x 7-7/8" 

Number  of  holes  for  blade 
relocation: 

(4) Holes-Adjustable for bricks of various size 

GENERAL SAFETY RULES 

WARNING:

 Read and understand all instructions.

 Failure to follow all instructions listed 

below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. 
 

WARNING:

  The  warnings,  cautions,  and  instructions  discussed  in  this  instruction 

manual  cannot  cover  all  possible  conditions  or  situations  that  could  occur.   

It  must  be 

understood by the operator that common sense and caution  are factors which cannot be  built into 
this product, but must be supplied by the operator.     

 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

WORK AREA 

 

Keep work area clean, 

free of clutter and well lit.

 

Cluttered and dark work areas can cause 

accidents.

 

Summary of Contents for 998300

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...or splitting bricks and pavers TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Overall dimensions 28 9 16 L x 6 1 4 W x 18 H Blade adjustment type Rod Screw Splitting blade construction Hardened Steel Brick...

Page 3: ...asses with side shields which comply with current national standards or when needed a face shield Use as dust mask in dusty work conditions This applies to all persons in the work area Also use non sk...

Page 4: ...nd any other condition that may effect the Brick Splitter s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools Service or repair on this Bric...

Page 5: ...handle of the Blade Guard 9 firmly while you remove the Adjusting Pin 8 Then raise or lower the Blade Guard 9 using one of the four adjusting holes and re insert the Adjusting Pin 8 at the height you...

Page 6: ...Pads 17 brush them off before setting the next brick for splitting 9 If you need to split bricks of another size follow steps 1 through 3 of this section MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE inspect the genera...

Page 7: ...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 7 Hex bolt 5...

Page 8: ...ca from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To re...

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