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Using the Beaver Lever Safely

  • Choose the the right kind of wood!  Straight grained softwoods are ideal.  
  • Place Beaver Lever on a solid, flat surface, preferably the floor, during use.
  • Wearing work gloves will reduce the risk of cuts, pinches and splinters and will increase comfort during use. 
  • Keep your hands away from the knife, uprights and wood while applying downward pressure on the handle.
  • Do not place your hand below the cutting surface of the knife.
  • Do not place your hand between the wood and the uprights.
  • Holding the knife at the end with both hands during the cutting stroke is recommended.
  • Use only a reasonable amount of force when pushing down on the handle!  If you cannot split the kindling using a reasonable amount of force, try some of these tips, or find a more suitable piece of wood.  Not all wood is suitable for making kindling.
  • Do NOT leave the knife on the ground.  Store it in the reversed notch, or blade-down between uprights when unit is folded or hanging with other hearth tools.
  • Fold the Beaver Lever down, and keep it out of the way when not in use.
  • Do not leave kindling or other wood near your wood stove!
  • Do not use the knife with any sort of chopping action. 
  • Do not strike any part of the Beaver Lever Kindling Cutter.
  • The Beaver Lever is not intended for use by children.

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