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How to Free a Jammed Log from the Wedge

•NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS NEAR THE LOG WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FREE IT FROM THE WEDGE.

•NEVER ASK FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER PERSON WHEN FREEING A JAMMED LOG.

•NEVER TRY TO EXTRACT THE JAMMED LOG BY HITTING IT WITH A TOOL; THIS COULD DAMAGE THE MACHINE.

1.Release the Operator Handle so that the Ram fully retracts (Figure 12).

2. Insert a plastic or wooden Wedge under the jammed log	Wedge
(Figure 12) and activate the Ram to push the Wedge under
the jammed log.

3.Repeat this process, using progressively larger Wedges, until the jammed log is free (Figure 12).

4.Lift the log off the wood splitter Wedge after loosening.

Figure 12

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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 Regular Maintenance Checklist before each use Maintaining the DR 6 -TON Electric Wood SplitterBefore each season Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid Level Sharpening the WedgeTool Needed 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