Country Home Products DR 4 -TON manual Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid Level, Sharpening the Wedge

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Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid Level

WARNING! 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 "Safety Considerations" chapter of this manual before performing any repairs or maintenance. See page 8.

Tools Needed:

Adjustable Wrench

Small Phillips Screwdriver

1.Check the hydraulic fluid level by tipping the wood splitter up on the wheels and motor.

2.Clean the area around the Hydraulic Fluid Fill/Drain Port. See Figure 5 on page 12. Loosen the Bleed Screw. Then, using the adjustable wrench, unscrew the Dipstick located in the Hydraulic Fluid Fill/Drain Port.

3.Clean the Dipstick and replace it without screwing down to check the level; it should be between the two marks on the Dipstick. If the fluid is too high, simply pour out a little at a time into a suitable container by tilting the wood splitter. If the fluid is too low, add an AW32 hydraulic fluid, a little at a time until the level falls between the two marks on the dipstick.

4.Clean the Dipstick and the O-ring seal thoroughly and reinstall being careful not to damage the threads of the aluminum Hydraulic Fluid Cylinder End Cover.

5.Open the Air Bleed Screw using a small Phillips screwdriver 4 turns and cycle the ram back and forth 3 or 4 times to purge any air from the hydraulic system (Figure 4 on page 11).

Sharpening the Wedge

WARNING! 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 "Safety Considerations" chapter of this manual before performing any repairs or maintenance.

Tool Needed:

Fine-Toothed Flat File

Before each splitting session, check the sharpness of the wedge. As required, remove any burrs or flat spots on the wedge blade using a fine-toothed flat file.

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DR4-Ton WOOD SPLITTER Safety & Operating Instructions

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Contents DR 4 -TON, Electric Wood Splitter Sales Manager Copyright Table of Contents DR 4 -Ton Wood Splitter Safety & Operating Instructions Introducing the DR 4 -Ton Wood Splitter Conventions used in this manualDR  4 -Ton Wood Splitter Safety & Operating Instructions Safety Information Labels Safety ConsiderationsPreparing to Use the DR 4 -Ton Wood Splitter DR  4 -Ton Wood Splitter Safety & Operating Instructions Protecting Yourself Operating the Machine SafelyDR  4 -Ton Wood Splitter Safety & Operating Instructions Safety with Electric Powered Machines Hydraulic Safety Additional Information and Potential ChangesSetting Up Your DR 4 -Ton Wood Splitter DR 4 -Ton Wood Splitter Controls and FeaturesBand Operating Your DR 4 -Ton Wood Splitter Before Starting the Electric MotorDipstick Splitting Safety Operator Zone Log GuidesOperating the DR 4 -Ton Wood Splitter How to Free a Jammed Log from the Wedge DR  4 -Ton Wood Splitter Safety & Operating Instructions Maintaining the DR 4 -Ton Wood Splitter Regular Maintenance Checklist before each useBefore each season Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid Level Sharpening the WedgeElectrical Connections End of Season & Storage DR  4 -Ton Wood Splitter Safety & Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TableDR-OWNER 376-9637 , or a qualified Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description DR 4 -Ton Electric Wood Splitter Schematic DR  4 -Ton Wood Splitter Safety & Operating Instructions DR 4 -Ton Wood Splitter Year Limited Warranty WarrantyDaily Checklist for the DR 4 -Ton Wood Splitter

DR 4 -TON specifications

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