DR Power Hydraulic 5-Ton (Oct 2010 - July 2013) - Manual (Page 6)

6 DR ® 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER
A Note to All Users
No list of warnings and cautions can be all-inclusive. If situations occur that are not covered by this manual, the operator must
apply common sense and operate this DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-
800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
 Allow only one person to operate the Wood Splitter at any time.
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If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, turn the machine off and unplug the electrical cord, then
inspect for damage. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Check for damaged parts and clean, repair and/or replace as
necessary.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
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Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the Wood Splitter. Allow only responsible individuals
who are familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your machine.
 Do not operate the Wood Splitter from ground level. Place Wood Splitter at a comfortable height (24-32 inches), on a stable,
flat, and level work surface where there is plenty of room for handling material. Secure the Wood Splitter to the work surface if
it tends to slip, walk, or slide.
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Never overload or attempt to split logs beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation. Personal injury or damage to the
machine could result.
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While using the Wood Splitter, don't hurry or take things for granted. When in doubt about the equipment or your
surroundings, stop the machine and take the time to look things over.
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Never operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
 Use the machine only in daylight.
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Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the equipment in good operating condition.
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Always cut the ends of the log you are splitting as squarely as possible.
 Never split more than one log at a time unless you fully extended the ram and you need a second log to complete the split of
the first log.
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Never put anything between the log guiding plates and the side of a log; logs spread as they are forced against the wedge.
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Never operate the ram in a stalled position for more than five (5) seconds. The hydraulic fluid may overheat and damage the
machine. If the wood being split is excessively hard, stop the machine, rotate the log 180 and try again. If you still cannot
split the log, reject THE LOG AS IT EXCEEDS THE CAPACITY OF THE MACHINE.
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Never leave the wood splitter unattended while plugged in. If you leave the area, unplug the power source.
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Clean up as you work; accumulated split wood and wood chips can create a hazardous work environment.
 Keep your hands and feet away from the splitting area while the ram is in motion.
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Use only your hands to operate the Wood Splitter controls.
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Do not place your hands at pinch points where they can catch between a log and the wedge, log guiding plates or the ram.
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Do not put any part of yourself, your clothing, or your personal protective equipment into a crack in a log that you are
splitting; it might close suddenly with great force.
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Never split anything other than logs free of nails, wires, and branches. Maximum log length is 20" with a maximum diameter
of 10" for the DR 5-Ton Wood Splitter.
 Never operate the Wood Splitter in an area of natural gas or flammable liquids.
 Always operate the Wood Splitter from the operator zone (Chapter 3). Never stand on, straddle, or climb over the Wood
Splitter at any time.
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Do not handle logs by their ends when you position them on the Wood Splitter.
 Always unplug the Wood Splitter from the power source before adjusting or servicing the machine. If you have to stop to
remove any debris from the machine, always retract the ram and unplug the machine.
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Do not move or reposition the Wood Splitter with its motor running.