DR PILOT 5TE - Page 8

8 DR
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5-TON ELECTRIC LOG SPLITTER
Specifications
Motor
Electrical requirements
120V, 60Hz
Power output
1090W
Rated Current
15A
Power Cable
5.8 ft
Log Capacity
Length
20 inches
Max Diameter*
10 inches*
Splitting Force
5 ton
Hydraulic Pressure
2,300 psi
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity
3.5 L **
Hydraulic Fluid Type (or equivalent)
SHELL Tellus 22, MOBIL DTE 11, ARA Vitam GF 22, BP Energol HLP-HM 22 **
Machine Dimensions
40.5" L x 13.9" W x 18.1" H
Machine Weight
90 lbs
*The diameter of the log is indicative - a small log can be difficult to split when it contains knots or a particularly tough fiber. On
the other hand, it may not be difficult to split logs with regular fibers even if its diameter exceeds the 10" max. indicated above.
**Log Splitter is shipped with Hydraulic Fluid already added.
Assembly
Tools Needed:
 Pliers
 16mm Wrench
1. Secure the wheels to the legs with a clevis pin and cotter pin on each side
(Figure 2).
2. Use pliers to bend the cotter pins to secure them.
3. Install the Guard and secure with the acorn nuts, lock washers and flat
washers using a 16mm wrench (Figure 3).
4. Install the control handle onto the splitting lever by screwing it on.
For your own safety, do not connect the log splitter to the power source until
the machine is completely assembled and you read and understand the entire
instruction manual
Wheel
Figure 2
Cotter Pin
Roller Shaft
Guard Plate
Figure 3
Acorn Nuts, Lock Washers
and Flat Washers
Control
Handle