Country Home Products ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER manual Troubleshooting Table

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.

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