DR Power Hydraulic 5-Ton (Oct 2010 - July 2013) - Manual (Page 10)

10 DR ® 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER
Read and understand the warnings listed in “Chapter 2 General Safety Rules” before operating this Wood Splitter.
Chapter 3: Operating The DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER
It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Wood Splitter by reviewing Figure 1 in Chapter 2 before
beginning the steps outlined in this chapter. This Splitter has been designed as a home use model only. It is designed for
operating under ambient temperatures between 40° F. and 105° F. and install at altitudes no more than 3,250 ft. above M.S.L. The
surrounding humidity should be less than 50% at 100° F. The Wood Splitter can be stored or transported under ambient
temperatures between -10° F. and 130° F.
Before Splitting Wood
Inspect the area in which you will be working.
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Place the Wood Splitter only on a firm, level, supported surface 24-32 inches above the ground.
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NEVER operate the Wood Splitter on the ground as there is risk of injury and would not be comfortable for the operator while in
use.
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The site must be free of slippery surfaces and potentially hazardous obstacles. Also, make sure there won't be people or
animals within a six-foot radius around the Wood Splitter.
Plan your work before you start.
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Have the logs that you are splitting positioned where you can easily reach them. Remember, the maximum log length is 20"
and the maximum diameter is 10" for this Wood Splitter.
 Have a site located where the split wood can be stacked or loaded onto a truck or nearby carrier.
1. Prior to using the Wood Splitter, open the Air Bleed Screw by turning the
Thumbscrew counter-clockwise three to four times (Figure 7). Leave the Air
Bleed Screw open in this position while using the machine. We recommend
closing the Air Bleed Screw after each use, but you can leave the Air Bleed
Screw open when you are finished.
NOTE: If you are going to transport the machine you should close the Air Bleed Screw being careful not to over tighten and strip the
screw.
2. Connect the Electrical Cord from the Wood Splitter to a standard electrical, 110-120VAC, grounded power source fused at 15
AMPS. If using an extension cord, it must be 12AWG and less than 25 feet long or 10AWG and less than 50 feet long with a
rating of 15 AMPS. Route the cord from the Wood Splitter to the power source in such a way that safeguards against
damaging the cord during the wood splitting session. Be sure to avoid wet conditions.
Tip: In cold weather, see “Specifications” in Chapter 2 for hydraulic fluid information and cycle the Ram to warm up the hydraulic
fluid. This will provide full power from your DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER.
 Always make certain that the machine is on a firm level surface and off
the ground at a comfortable height (24-32 inches).
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It is important that the Air Bleed Screw is open when you use the Wood
Splitter (Figure 7). Open the Air Bleed Screw by turning it counter-
clockwise three to four times. Failure to open the Air Bleed Screw before
using could damage the Wood Splitter.
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Use care, do not over tighten and strip the Air Bleed Screw threads when
screwing in for transport.
Air Bleed
Screw
Figure 7