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CHAPTER 4

OPERATING YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER

This chapter covers the procedures for operating your new DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER and discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the Controls and Features on page 10.

Before Starting the Electric Motor

Tools Needed:

•6mm Hex Wrench

•#3 Phillips Screwdriver

1.Inspect the area in which you will be working.

•Place the wood splitter only on a firm, level, supported surface 2 to 3 feet above the ground.

•NEVER operate the wood splitter on the ground as there is risk of injury and would not be comfortable for the operator while in use.

•The site must be free of slippery surfaces and potentially hazardous obstacles. Also, make sure there won't be people or animals within a six-foot radius around the wood splitter.

2.Plan your work before you start.

•Have the logs that you are splitting positioned where you can easily reach them. Remember, the maximum log length is 20" and the maximum diameter is 16" for this wood splitter.

•Split only dry, seasoned logs as they will split more easily than green logs. Green logs may stick on the wedge and jam the wood splitter.

•Have a site located where the split wood can be stacked or loaded onto a truck or nearby carrier.

•ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE MACHINE IS ON A FIRM LEVEL SURFACE.

•IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE AIR BLEED SCREW IS OPEN WHEN YOU USE THE MACHINE. WILL NEED A #3 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER TO MAKE THIS ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 9).

•USE CARE, DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN AND STRIP THE AIR BLEED SCREW THREADS.

3.Prior to using the wood splitter, open the Air Bleed Screw by turning it counter-clockwise four (4) times. Leave the Air

Bleed Screw open in this position while using the machine. We recommend closing the Air Bleed Screw after each use, but you can leave the Air Bleed Screw open when you are finished, unless you are going to transport the machine, at which time you should close the Air Bleed Screw being careful not to over tighten and strip the screw.

YOU

Air Bleed Screw

Figure 9

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Contents Page Meigs Road Vergennes, VT Toll-free phone 1-800-DR-OWNER Fax Table of Contents Iv DR WDS 6.4, 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Conventions used in this manual Introducing the DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter12,000 lbf Specifications for the DR 6 -TON Electric Wood SplitterLabels General Safety RulesOperating the Wood Splitter Safely Protecting Yourself and Those Around YouSafety for Children Safety with Electric-Powered Machines Hydraulic Safety Additional Information and Potential Changes DR-OWNER Controls Label DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Controls and FeaturesAdditional Tool Required Tools and Parts SuppliedFlat surface facing forward Before Starting the Electric Motor Operating Your DR 6 -TON Electric Wood SplitterTools Needed Inspect the area in which you will be workingDipstick and Hydraulic Fluid Port Handle Logs only from the SIDES, Never by the Ends Splitting SafetyOperating the DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Activate the Ram to push the Wedge under How to Free a Jammed Log from the WedgeDR WDS 6.4, 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Before each season Regular Maintenance Checklist before each useMaintaining the DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Tool Needed Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid LevelSharpening the Wedge End of Season and Storage Electrical ConnectionsDR WDS 6.4, 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Troubleshooting Table TroubleshootingHydraulic fluid leaking from the Ram or other external parts Parts List DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Parts LISTS, Schematic Diagrams and Warranty215501 Fan Kit Part# Description 107 215451220361 Wheel Kit 220381 Carry Handle KitSchematic DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Tray Optional AccessoriesDR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Daily Checklist for the DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter
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