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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1	1
INTRODUCING THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER	1
Conventions used in this manual	1
Specifications for the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER	2
CHAPTER 2	3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES	3
Labels	3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You	4
Operating the Wood Splitter Safely	4
Safety for Children	5
Safety with Electric-Powered Machines	6
Hydraulic Safety	7
Additional Information and Potential Changes	8
CHAPTER 3	9
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER...	9
DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER Controls and Features	10
Unpacking and Assembling the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER	11
CHAPTER 4	13
OPERATING YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER	13
Before Starting the Electric Motor	13
Splitting Safety	15
Operating the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER	16
How to Free a Jammed Log from the Wedge	17
CHAPTER 5	19
MAINTAINING THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER	19
Regular Maintenance Checklist before each use	19
Before each season	19
Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid Level	20
Sharpening the Wedge	20
Electrical Connections	21
CHAPTER 6	23
TROUBLESHOOTING	23
Troubleshooting Table	23
CHAPTER 7	25
PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY	25
Parts List - DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER	25
Schematic - DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER	27
Optional Accessories	28
Notes	28
Warranty	29

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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