Gas engine model – DR Power RapidFire 3.0 HP DR (June 2014 - Present) Operating Manual User Manual

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Operator
Zone

Figure 15

TOP VIEW

Chapter 3: Operating The DR PREMIER RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER

It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Log
Splitter by reviewing Figure 1 in Chapter 2 before beginning the steps outlined in
this chapter.

Gas Engine Model

Starting the Engine

Note: See the Engine Manual for more detailed and specific information on

operating the Engine.

1. Position your Log Splitter on flat, dry ground and chock the Wheels to

prevent the Splitter from moving during use.

2. Move the choke control lever to the CHOKE position to the right (should

only be needed if the engine is cold) (Figure 16).

3. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST “Rabbit” position.

4. Turn the Ignition Switch to the “On” position. Grasp the recoil starter

handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance. Let the cord retract a little bit
then pull the cord rapidly to start the engine. One or two pulls usually starts
the engine.

5. Move the choke control lever (if used for cold engine) slowly back to the RUN

position (to the left) when the engine is running well.

Note: If the Log Splitter has not been running (cold engine), warm up the engine by

running the engine at half throttle for 3 to 4 minutes, then advance the
engine throttle control to maximum speed.

Stopping the Engine

1. Move the Throttle Lever to Idle “Turtle” position ((Figure 16).
2. Turn the Ignition Switch to the “Off” position.

Choke
Lever

Figure 16

Throttle
Lever

Starter
Handle

Engine
Switch

Off

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Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or
warnings listed in “Chapter 1 General Safety Rules” before operating this
DR PREMIER RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER. If any doubt or question arises
about the correct or safe method of performing anything found in this
manual, please contact our Customer Service Representatives at our toll
free number: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637).

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When operating the Log Splitter, make sure you are standing in the safe
operating area (OPERATOR ZONE) as shown in Figure 15. You must stay
in the safe operating area at all times when the ram is in motion (whether
extending or retracting). Never place any part of your body into a position
that causes an unsafe operating condition.