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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:

•Adjustable Wrench

•Small 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 from flying chips and would not be comfortable for the operator while in use. If necessary, block the wood splitter wheels to prevent them from rolling.

•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 to be split positioned where they can be easily reached. 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.

•IT IS IMPORTANT TO ADJUST THE AIR BLEED SCREW EACH TIME YOU USE THE MACHINE. YOU WILL NEED A STANDARD PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER TO MAKE THIS ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 3).

•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

Air Bleed Screw

(4)times. Leave the Air Bleed Screw open in this position while using the machine. When you are finished using the machine, tighten the Air Bleed Screw by turning it clockwise. Do not over tighten and strip the Air Bleed Screw.

Figure 3

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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 Before each season Regular Maintenance Check List before each useMaintaining the DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter 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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