PAVING BLOCK SPLITTER
Model No: CPBS1
Part No: 3400900
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
GC01/12
CONTENTS
Table of Contents ................................................................................... 2
Introduction ............................................................................................ 2
Environmental Protection ...................................................................... 2
Guarantee .............................................................................................. 3
General Safety Precautions .................................................................. 3
Components .......................................................................................... 4
Assembly ................................................................................................ 5
Operation ............................................................................................... 6
Maintenance .......................................................................................... 8
Parts Diagram and Parts List ................................................................. 9
Technical Specification....................................................................... 10
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE CPBS1 paving block splitter.
Upon receipt, any damage or deficiency should be reported to your CLARKE
dealer immediately.
Before attempting to operate the tool, it is essential that you read this manual
thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given. In doing so you will
ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can also
look forward to the tool giving you long and satisfactory service.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them with general
household waste. Any tools, accessories and packaging should be
sorted, taken to a recycling centre and disposed of appropriately.
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GUARANTEE
This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of
purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Always thoroughly familiarise yourself with this product & its operation, and
always read and understand the instructions and warnings in this manual
before using the equipment.
2. Be alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use
while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention may result in serious personal injury.
3. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
4. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection when
using this tool. Protective equipment such as dust mask or non-skid safety
shoes used in appropriate conditions can reduce personal injuries.
5. Do not overreach. Keep a proper footing and balance at all times.
6. Keep cutting blades sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools
with sharp cutting edges are easier to control.
7. Keep cutting blades in the fully closed position when not in use. Always
leave the handle in the lowered position.
8. Keep fingers and hands away from cutting blade area.
9. Periodically check that all fixings remain tight.
10. Always store out of reach of children.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
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COMPONENTS
A
F
B
C
D
E
The CPBS1 paving block splitter consists of the following main components
A Main Handle
B Height Adjustment Handle
C Upper Blade
D Lower Blade
E Support Table
F Movable Handle Support Bar
The following tools are required for assembly and adjustment;
2 x 19 mm Spanners, 1 x 14 mm Spanner, 1 x large Screwdriver
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CONTENTS
When unpacking the product, check for damage or omissions etc. Any found
should be reported to your CLARKE dealer where the product was originally
purchased. Do not discard the packaging until the product is assembled.
The following items are supplied loose:
1 x Paving Block Splitter 2 x M8 x 70 mm bolts
1 x Main Handle 2 x M8 Nuts
2 x Adjusting Handles 2 x M8 Washers
1 x Instruction Manual 2 x M12 x 60 mm Bolts
1 x Handle Support Bar 2 x M12 Lock Nuts
1 x M8 x 25 mm Bolt 4 x M12 Washers
ASSEMBLY
1. Attach both height adjustment
handles to the height adjustment
arms using the 70 mm M8 bolts,
nuts and washers.
2. If supplied loose, attach the
moving Handle Support Bar using
the 25mm M8 bolt. Do not
tighten at this stage.
3. Mount the main handle onto the
cam actuator shaft with two
M12 x 60 mm bolts, washers and
M12 locknuts and tighten with
the 2 x 19mm spanners.
• The arms of the handle will need
to be squeezed together in
order to align the holes with
those in the shaft.
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OPERATION
1. Raise the handle all the way up.
Turn both height adjustment
handles at the same time and by
the same amount to open the
blades far enough for the block
to be inserted.
2. Place the block in the centre of
the blades and adjust its position
to the required cut line.
3. Swivel the moving handle support
bar aside to allow the handle to
descend fully.
4. Lower the handle to bring the
blade tightly onto the block.
AVOID TURNING EITHER OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTERS INDIVIDUALLY. THEY
SHOULD BE USED AS A PAIR, ENSURING THAT THE WHOLE LENGTH OF
THE BLADE SITS EVENLY ON THE SURFACE OF THE BLOCK.
5. Adjust the height adjustment handles to set the top blade in relation to the
block.
• The handle should rest at
approximately 15
horizontal when the blade is
sitting on the block prior to
splitting. This also gives adequate
clearance when the handle is
fully raised to move similar blocks
in and out of the splitter.
6. With the blade in full contact with
the block, push the handle down
quickly to split the block.
7. Fully raise the handle to insert the
next block. Normally, there should be no need to make any further height
adjustments to split similar blocks. To split blocks of a different size, follow
steps 1 & 2.
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above
DO NOT TRY TO CUT TOO CLOSE TO THE EDGE OF THE BLOCK. THIS
COULD RESULT IN CRACKING, CRUMBLING, OR A RAGGED FINISH TO
THE SPLIT.
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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.
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MAINTENANCE
Always inspect the tool before use, and ensure it is in top condition.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
Each hardened blade has four
cutting edges to provide longer life
and can be rotated in order to use
a sharper blade.
To remove the blades or change
the cutting side of the blade,
remove the large blade fixing
screws securing the top or bottom
blade.
LUBRICATION
Occasionally grease the cam
actuator and the height adjustment
screws from underneath the splitter,
if movement of either has become
sluggish.
STORAGE
Store in a clean, dry environment
protected from the weather.
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PARTS DIAGRAM
For parts & Servicing, please contact your nearest dealer, or
CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers.
PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400
PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622
or e-mail as follows:
PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com
SERVICE: Service@clarkeinternational.com
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Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the
time of going to print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change
specifications at any time without prior notice.
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