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Operating the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER

NOTE 1: The hydraulic control is a single handle valve called the Operating Handle. The Ram travels forward when the Operating Handle is held down and the Electric Motor Control Switch is ON. The cylinder will retract when the Operating Handle is released.

NOTE 2: Before starting the splitting operation, the log Ram should be cycled 3 to 4 times back and forth (with the Air Bleed Screw open) to help remove any air that may have mixed into the hydraulic fluid from shipping and handling. See Step 3 on page 13 for the Air Bleed Screw Operation.

Tip: In cold weather, cycling the Ram a few times will also warm the hydraulic fluid which will allow you to split wood with full power from your machine.

1.With a log properly loaded, and with the Air Bleed Screw open, turn ON the Electric Motor and wait a few seconds as the motor creates pressure in the hydraulic pump.

2.When safe to do so, push down on the Operating Handle. The Ram will now compress the log against the wedge, splitting the log.

NOTE: The DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER is designed to run at two different speeds. When the Operating Handle is fully depressed the Ram will run at a slower speed but have more power. When the Operating Handle is depressed half way, the Ram will run at a faster speed, but the machine will have less splitting power. It is recommended to run the Ram at the higher speed until it engages the log. You should then fully depress the Operator Handle and run the Ram at the slower speed to split the log. This will deliver the most power and assure a good quality cut of the wood.

3.Keep holding the Operating Handle down until the split pieces of the log fall away or the Ram has reached the end of its stroke. When you have finished splitting a log, release the Operator Handle. This will cause the Ram to retract to its start position.

IF THE LOG DOES NOT SPLIT IMMEDIATELY, DO NOT CONTINUE THE FORWARD THRUST OF THE RAM FOR MORE THAN 5 SECONDS. TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE SPLITTER. AFTER THE RAM HAS RETRACTED, TRY REPOSITIONING THE LOG ON THE SPLITTER OR SET THE LOG ASIDE.

4.Make sure nothing will interfere with the Ram while it retracts.

5.Stack the split wood as you work. This will provide a safer work area by keeping it uncluttered; avoiding the danger of tripping or damaging the power cord.

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