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Unpacking the Wood Splitter

NOTE: Unpacking the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER is a two-person job. We recommend you have an extra set of hands available before you begin.

Tool and Parts Supplied:

Additional Tool and Protection Needed for Assembly:

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10mm wrench

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Metal Shears (Side Cutters)

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Operating Handle w/Knob

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Eye Protection

•Extra hydraulic seal

WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN CUTTING THE BANDING. THE BANDING MAY HAVE A LOT OF TENSION ON IT AND MAY SNAP AND CUT YOU. ALWAYS STAND TO ONE SIDE WHEN CUTTING THE BAND.

1.If you have banding around the shipping box, carefully cut the banding and open the box.

2.With the help of another person (the machine weighs 159 pounds), carefully remove your new DR 6 - TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER from the shipping box and rest the machine on the front support legs and the rear wheels.

3.If you have banding around your motor and frame as shown in Figure 2, cut the banding.

Be careful when cutting the banding.

4.Remove the wooden packing wedge between the motor and the housing. NOTE: Look under the machine, the wedge may be difficult to see.

5.Remove any remaining packing materials from the wood splitter. Do not discard your packaging material until you are fully satisfied with your new DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER.

6.Screw the Operating Handle (found in the plastic bag) clockwise onto the threaded shaft protruding from the Support Plate at the rear of the machine and tighten it securely using the 10mm wrench (Figure 2).

NOTE: Before attempting to operate your new DR 6-TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER, read the section titled “Before Starting the Electric Motor” on page 13 in this manual.

Support Plate

Operating Handle,

Turn in Clockwise

Band

Figure 2

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Contents Page Meigs Road Vergennes, VT Toll-free phone 1-800-DR-OWNER Fax Table of Contents Iv DR WDS 6.3, 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Conventions used in this manual Introducing the DR 6 -TON Electric Wood SplitterDR WDS 6.3, 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Labels 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 Setting UP Your DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Controls and Features Tool and Parts Supplied Unpacking the Wood SplitterDR WDS 6.3, 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Before Starting the Electric Motor Operating Your DR 6 -TON Electric Wood SplitterDipstick Splitting Safety Operating the DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter How to Free a Jammed Log from the Wedge DR WDS 6.3, 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Regular Maintenance Check List before each use Maintaining the DR 6 -TON Electric Wood SplitterBefore each season Sharpening the Wedge Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid LevelEnd of Season and Storage Electrical ConnectionsDR WDS 6.3, 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Troubleshooting Table TroubleshootingRam advances with a jerky motion or with strong vibrations Parts List DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Parts LISTS, Schematic Diagrams and WarrantyRef# Part# Description Schematic DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter DR WDS 6.3, 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Daily Checklist for the DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter
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