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Electrical Connections

THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER MUST BE GROUNDED BEFORE OPERATION.

End of Season and Storage

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.

•Wipe down the wood splitter to remove any moisture, wood chips and dirt that may have accumulated on the Log Guide Rails, Hydraulic Control and Motor Fan Housing.

•Apply a thin coating of oil or #2 Lithium Grease to the Wedge Cutting Edge to prevent rust.

•Store the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER in a dry area to prevent moisture from damaging the electrical components of the machine.

•Open the Air Bleed Screw by turning counter-clockwise 4 times and then retighten by turning clockwise prior to storing the machine; see Figure 3 on page 13.

USE CARE, DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN AND STRIP THE AIR BLEED SCREW THREADS.

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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 Maintaining the DR 6 -TON Electric Wood Splitter Regular Maintenance Check List before each useBefore 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