DR 6-TON User Manual

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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
Specifications for the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER ................................... 2
CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 3
Labels ............................................................................................................................... 3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ................................................................... 4
Operating the Wood Splitter Safely................................................................................. 4
Safety for Children ........................................................................................................... 5
Safety with Electric-Powered Machines .......................................................................... 6
Hydraulic Safety ............................................................................................................... 7
Additional Information and Potential Changes.............................................................. 8
CHAPTER 3............................................................................................................................. 9
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER... 9
DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER Controls and Features ............................... 10
Unpacking and Assembling the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER ................ 11
CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 13
OPERATING YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER ................................... 13
Before Starting the Electric Motor................................................................................. 13
Splitting Safety ............................................................................................................... 15
Operating the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER............................................. 16
How to Free a Jammed Log from the Wedge............................................................... 17
CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................... 19
MAINTAINING THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER.................................. 19
Regular Maintenance Checklist before each use.......................................................... 19
Before each season........................................................................................................ 19
Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid Level .............................................................................. 20
Sharpening the Wedge .................................................................................................. 20
Electrical Connections ................................................................................................... 21
CHAPTER 6........................................................................................................................... 23
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting Table................................................................................................... 23
CHAPTER 7........................................................................................................................... 25
PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY........................................ 25
Parts List - DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER .................................................. 25
Schematic - DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER................................................. 27
Optional Accessories..................................................................................................... 28
Notes.............................................................................................................................. 28
Warranty......................................................................................................................... 29

DR 6-TON Specifications

General

Brand	DR
Model	6-TON
Category	Log Splitter
Language	English