Country Home Products DR 4 -TON - Manual (Page 25)

DR  4 -Ton WOOD SPLITTER Safety & Operating Instructions 21
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
S YMPTOM P OSSIBLE C AUSE
Ram will not
move or is slow
to respond.
⇒ Is the bleed screw adjusted properly? See page 11,
Step 3.
⇒ Bleed any accumulated air from the hydraulic system.
See page 8 and page 18, Step 5.
⇒ Is the wood splitter on a level surface? See page 11,
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 18.
⇒ The wood being split may be too hard, it has knots or
its fiber is very tough.
WARNING! 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 "Safety Considerations" chapter of this manual before
performing any repairs or maintenance.