Country Home Products ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER manual Troubleshooting Table

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CHAPTER 6

TROUBLESHOOTING

Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems call Country Home Products, Inc. for support.

Troubleshooting Table

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.

SYMPTOM

Ram will not move or is slow to respond.

Log fails to split.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

⇒Is the Bleed Screw adjusted properly? See page 13, Step 3.

⇒Bleed any accumulated air from the hydraulic system. See page 20, step 5.

⇒Is the wood splitter on a level surface? See page 13, step 1.

⇒Make sure the voltage at the outlet or extension cord connection to the wood splitter is at least 105VAC.

⇒The hydraulic fluid may be low. Check and adjust the level as required; see page 20.

⇒The wood being split may be too hard, it has knots or its fiber is very tough.

⇒Check the possible causes for the previous Ram operation symptom.

⇒Incorrect positioning of the log. Re-position the log flat on the splitting beam with the ends squarely against the Ram face and Splitting Wedge.

⇒Log exceeds permitted dimensions or the wood is too hard for the capacity of the machine. The maximum log length is 20" with a maximum diameter of 16" for the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER.

⇒The wedge has burrs or nicks and needs to be sharpened; see page 20.

⇒There may be a hydraulic fluid leak. Locate the leak using a piece of cardboard under the machine and call 1(800) DR-OWNER(376-9637), or a qualified hydraulic mechanic for assistance, to replace worn components.

⇒Hydraulic pressure is too low. Call 1(800) DR-OWNER(376-9637), or a qualified hydraulic mechanic for assistance to replace worn components.

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER

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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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