DR Power Dual Action 3 pt. Hitch Model (Aug 2011 - Present) - Manual (Page 11)

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Chapter 3: Operating The DR DUAL-ACTION 3 PT HITCH 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.
Note: Make sure the Hydraulic Hoses and 3 PT Hitch are attached securely as
described in Chapter 2. All logs should be no longer than 20".
1. Start the Tractor and adjust your Splitter to the desired height with the
Tractor 3 PT Hitch.
2. Make sure the Tractor is in neutral and the Emergency Brake is set.
3. Set throttle and power the hydraulics to the Splitter as necessary for your
Tractor.
4. Using the Control Lever, make the Wedge travel all the way to the end of
the stroke at least twice to be sure to bleed any residual air from the hoses.
Figure 17
TOP VIEW
Operator
Zone Operator
Zone
Figure 19
Figure 18
 Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or
warnings listed in “Chapter 1 General Safety Rules” before operating this
DR Dual-action 3 PT Hitch 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).

When operating the Log Splitter, make sure you are standing in the safe
operating area (OPERATOR ZONE) as shown in figure 17. You must stay
in the safe operating area at all times when the splitting wedge is in
motion (whether extending or retracting). Never place any part of your
body into a position that causes an unsafe operating condition.
 Before loading and operating the Log Splitter, always wear protective
gear, INCLUDING safety goggles, hearing protection, tight-fitting gloves
without draw strings or loose cuffs, and steel-toed shoes.

Use the following photos for the correct and incorrect methods of
splitting logs. Never split a log using an incorrect or unsafe method.

Do not place your hands on the ends of the log when loading the Log
Splitter. This is a very UNSAFE method and could result in injury to your
hands (Figure 18).

Do not reach or step across the rail while the Log Splitter is running. This
is a very UNSAFE method which could cause personal injury or even
death.
Never attempt to split wood across the grain. The Log Splitter was not
designed for cross-grain splitting. Doing so could damage the Log Splitter
and may cause personal injury (Figure 19).