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CHAPTER 5

MAINTAINING THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER

This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your wood splitter.

WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS DEPRESSURIZED AND THE FLUID HAS COOLED. READ THE "GENERAL SAFETY RULES" (CHAPTER 2) OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.

Regular Maintenance Check List before each use:

•Clean the log Ram and Guides.

•Check the Splitting Wedge for sharpness (page 20).

•Check the general condition of the wood splitter, e.g.; nuts, bolts, welds etc.

Before each season:

•Check the hydraulic fluid level (page 20). Use an AW32 hydraulic fluid for operation over 40°F and Dextron® automatic transmission fluid for operation below 40°F.

NEVER DRAIN THE HYDRAULIC FLUID. JUST ADD ENOUGH TO REPLENISH THE LOST VOLUME.

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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