Slide Sledge Operating Manual

10 4. How To Use the Slide Sledge ™ Multi-Head ™ Hammer This is the correct way to hold the drive bar. The drive bar contains 4 recessed areas specially cut for each finger (the hand grip area) to maximize user grip and power. The operator should keep their hand within the hand grip area to greatly reduce the risk of a hand pinch. Proper Drive Bar Hand Placement Proper hand placement will minimize the risk of injury to the operator, especially the risk of pinched hands, thumbs and fingers. This is an improper way to hold the drive bar. The operator’s hand is positioned too low on the drive bar. Holding the drive bar in this position will increase the risk of hand pinching between the groove on the drive bar and the hand guard. WRONG WAY CORRECT WAY WARNING: Always refer to the original equipment manufacturers’ procedures for installation or removal of equipment. Follow all manufacturers’ safety procedures.