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CHAPTER 6

TROUBLESHOOTING

Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems, call our Technical Support Representatives at 1-800-DR-OWNER.

Troubleshooting Table

•BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE. MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS DEPRESSURIZED (SEE PAGE 7), AND MAKE SURE THE FLUID HAS COOLED.

•READ THE "GENERAL SAFETY RULES" (CHAPTER 2) OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.

SYMPTOM

Ram will not move or is slow to respond.

Log fails to split.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

⇒The Air Bleed Screw may be open. See page 13, Step 3.

⇒The motor Reset has tripped; push the Reset Button. See Figure 1 on page 10.

⇒Bleed any accumulated air from the hydraulic system. See page 20, step 5.

⇒The wood splitter may not be on a level surface. See page 13, step 1.

⇒Make sure the voltage at the outlet or extension cord connection to the wood splitter is at least 105VAC.

⇒If you are using an extension cord, make sure that the cord is less than 33 feet long and is not smaller than 12 AWG wire.

⇒The hydraulic fluid may be low. Check and adjust the level as required; see page 20.

⇒In extreme high temperature and heavy rapid use, the hydraulic fluid may have over heated. Allow the machine to cool.

⇒The wood you are splitting may be too hard, it has knots, or its fiber is very tough.

⇒Check the possible causes for the previous Ram operation symptom.

⇒Incorrect positioning of the log; re-position the log flat on the splitting beam with the ends squarely against the Ram face and Splitting Wedge.

⇒Log exceeds permitted dimensions or the wood is too hard for the capacity of the machine. The maximum log length is 20" with a maximum diameter of 16" for the

DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER.

⇒The wedge has burrs or nicks and needs to be sharpening; see page 20.

⇒There may be a hydraulic fluid leak. Locate the leak using a piece of cardboard under the machine and call 1-800-DR-OWNER(376-9637), or a qualified hydraulic mechanic for assistance, to replace worn components.

⇒Hydraulic pressure is too low. Call 1-800-DR-OWNER(376-9637), or a qualified hydraulic mechanic for assistance to replace worn components.

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER

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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 Inspect the area in which you will be working Operating Your DR 6 -TON Electric Wood SplitterBefore Starting the Electric Motor Tools NeededDipstick 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 Warranty220381 Carry Handle Kit Part# Description 107 215451215501 Fan Kit 220361 Wheel 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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