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Operating Instructions
The Kracker® is designed to cleanly and precisely split decorative pre-cast concrete retaining wall systems, brick pavers, etc.
- Do Not attempt to split natural quarried stone.
- Do Not attempt to split any block in excess of 100 pounds.
- Do Not attempt to split material less than 2 inches thick. Doing so could damage the Work Platform
Measure the height of the block that you are cutting as shown in Figure 1 to the left.
Set the height of the Upper Blade Assembly to match the height of your block or paver.
- Remove the cotter pins from both sides of the Upper Blade Assembly.
- Caution Hold up the Upper Blade Assembly with one hand as shown in Figure 2 before proceeding to the next step. The Upper Blade Assembly will drop if you do not hold it!
- Remove the hitch pins from both sides.
- Adjust the Upper Blade Assembly to the proper height on the frame.
- Reinstall the hitch pin and cotter pins.
Place your block onto the Work Platform. Align your desired cut with the Lower Blade, keeping the block centered from left to right on the Work Platform as shown in Figure 3.
Turn the knob clockwise to the raised position until firm resistance is felt as shown in Figure 4.
Note: Failure to turn the knob will prevent the Work Platform from raising properly.
Step on the Quick Actuating Pedal to raise the Work Platform until your block firmly contacts the Upper Blade Assembly as shown in Figure 5.
Remove your foot from the Quick Actuating Pedal, and the Work Platform will remain in the raised position.
Depress the Hydraulic Pedal approximately 4 to 5 times until block splits, as shown in Figure 6.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to the lowered position, and the Work Platform will drop slightly, allowing you to remove your split block.
Maintenance of your Kracker® involves simply lifting the Work Platform a few inches to shake loose any debris that may have fallen between the Work Platform and the Lower Blade Assembly.