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DR 6 -TON, ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING THIS WOOD SPLITTER.
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And congratulations on your purchase of a new DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER! We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. Please let us know of any questions you may have. We want to answer them as quickly as possible. When you do call, please have your serial number or order number handy. For technical assistance, please call Toll-Free 1-800-DR-OWNER (
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1 INTRODUCING THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER................................... 1 Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1 CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 3
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER. Careful adherence to the safety and operating instructions in this manual will ensure many years of productive use. Please let us know of any questions you may have. We want to answer them as quickly as possible. When you do call, please have your serial number and/or order number handy. For technical assistance, please call Toll
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CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ THIS SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE DR 6 -TON WOOD SPLITTER. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR WOOD SPLITTER. Labels Your DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use. Shown below are copies of all the labels that appear on the equipment. Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your DR 6 -TON E
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Protecting Yourself and Those Around You THIS IS A POWERFUL MACHINE. PROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR MUST BE USED WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY. THIS MACHINE CAN CUT, AND SEVER PARTS OF YOUR BODY IF THEY BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE RAM, LOG, GUIDING PLATES AND/OR THE SPLITTING WEDGE. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE: • ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHILE SPLITTING W
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• NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER IN AN AREA OF NATURAL GAS OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. • NEVER SPLIT WOOD IN WET OR SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. • ALWAYS OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE OPERATOR ZONE (FIGURE 6 ON PAGE 15). NEVER STAND ON, STRADDLE OR CLIMB OVER THE WOOD SPLITTER AT ANT TIME. • DO NOT HANDLE LOGS BY THEIR ENDS WHEN YOU POSITION THEM ON THE WOOD SPLITTER. • ALWAYS UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE ADJUSTING OR SERVICING THE MACHINE. IF YOU
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Safety with Electric-Powered Machines NEVER OVERLOOK THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICITY. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS: • NEVER OPEN THE SWITCH BOX OR MOTOR COVER. NEVER ATTEMPT ANY ELECTRICAL REPAIRS YOURSELF. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR CONTACT COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS’ TOLL-FREE SUPPORT AT 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) FOR HELP OR INFORMATION. • NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER IF THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD PRESENT. • NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER IN WET CONDITIONS. •
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Hydraulic Safety ESCAPING PRESSURIZED FLUID FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAKS CAN HAVE ENOUGH FORCE TO PENETRATE SKIN AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN REMAIN PRESSURIZED WHILE THE MOTOR IS OFF DUE TO THE RETURN SPRING FORCE ON THE RAM. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS: • NEVER USE YOUR HAND OR ANY PART OF YOUR BODY TO CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAKS WHILE THE SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED. • NEVER REMOVE THE FILL/DIPSTICK CAP FROM THE HYDRAULIC FLUID PORT WHILE THE MOTOR
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THE WOOD SPLITTER MUST BE OPERATED SAFELY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS WOOD SPLITTER: • KEEP IN MIND THAT THE OPERATOR OR USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS OCCURRING TO OTHER PEOPLE, THEIR PROPERTY, AND THEMSELVES. • WEAR LONG PANTS WHILE SPLITTING WOOD. • ALWAYS CUT THE ENDS OF THE LOG TO BE SPLIT AS SQUARELY AS POSSIBLE. • NEVE
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CHAPTER 3 SETTING UP YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to follow to set up your new machine before you use it. It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features on your new wood splitter by reviewing the picture in the next section before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Representatives at our toll free number
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DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER Controls and Features NOTE: The model shown in Figure 1 may look slightly different from your machine. Operating Handle Assembly Ram Log Guides Wedge Bleed Screw Power Cord Oil Pump Assembly Dip Stick Electric Motor Assembly Electric Motor On-Off Switch Wheels and Frame Assembly Built-In Handle/ Support Leg Assembly Figure 1 ® 10 DR WDS 6.3, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER
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Unpacking the Wood Splitter NOTE: Unpacking the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER is a two-person job. We recommend you have an extra set of hands available before you begin. Tool and Parts Supplied: Additional Tool and Protection Needed for Assembly: • 10mm wrench • Metal Shears (Side Cutters) • Operating Handle w/Knob • Eye Protection • Extra hydraulic seal WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN CUTTING THE BANDING. THE BANDING MAY HAVE A LOT OF TENSION ON IT AND MAY SNAP AND C
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CHAPTER 4 OPERATING YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER This chapter covers the procedures for operating your new DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER and discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the Controls and Features on page 10. Before Starting the Electric Motor Tools Needed: • Adjustable Wrench • Small Phillips Screwdriver 1. Inspect the area in which you will be working. • Place the wood splitter only on a firm, level, supported surface 2 to 3 fe
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4. Connect the main lead from the wood splitter to a standard electrical, 110-120VAC, grounded power source fused at 15 AMPS. If using an extension cord, it must be 12AWG and less than 33 feet long with a rating of 15 AMPS. Route the cord from the wood splitter to the power source in such a way that safeguards against the cord becoming damaged during the wood splitting session. Be sure to avoid wet conditions. 5. Turn ON the Motor, then cycle the Ram several times using the Operating Han
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Splitting Safety The DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER has a Ram with 6 tons of force. • ALWAYS BE SURE TO STAND INSIDE THE OPERATOR ZONE TO RUN Operator Zone THE WOOD SPLITTER (FIGURE 5). THIS IS THE AREA DIRECTLY BEHIND YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER. NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM ANYPLACE ELSE. • HANDLE LOGS ONLY FROM THE SIDES, NEVER BY THE ENDS. • FOR BEST SPLITTING RESULTS, PLACE LOG FLAT ON THE BEAM BETWEEN THE LOG GUIDES (FIGURE 5) WITH BUTT END TOWARD HY
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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
