Safety with electric-powered machines – DR Power Hydraulic 4-Ton (January 2008 - Present) User Manual
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6 WDS 4.4, 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR
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WOOD SPLITTER
Safety with Electric-Powered Machines
NEVER OVERLOOK THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICITY. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS:
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NEVER OPEN THE SWITCH BOX OR MOTOR COVER. NEVER ATTEMPT ANY ELECTRICAL REPAIRS
YOURSELF. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.DRPOWER.COM
OR CONTACT DR POWER EQUIPMENT FOR TOLL-FREE SUPPORT AT:
1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) FOR HELP OR INFORMATION.
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NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER IF THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD PRESENT.
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NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER IN WET CONDITIONS.
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NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER WITH A DAMAGED ELECTRICAL CORD OR DAMAGED
EXTENSION CORD.
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NEVER PULL ON THE ELECTRICAL CORD TO MOVE THE MACHINE.
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ALWAYS GRASP THE ELECTRICAL CORD PLUG WHEN UNPLUGGING THE CORD FROM THE OUTLET;
NEVER PULL THE PLUG OUT BY THE CORD.
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NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER UNLESS THE ELECTRICAL CORD IS PLUGGED INTO A
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET, WHICH SUPPLIES 110-120V POWER, AND IS PROTECTED BY A 15-AMP
CIRCUIT BREAKER.
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NEVER TAMPER WITH SAFETY DEVICES. CHECK THEIR PROPER OPERATION REGULARLY.
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IF YOU WILL USE AN EXTENSION CORD, KEEP THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL CORD
AND THE EXTENSION CORD WELL AWAY FROM ANY WATER.
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NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD LONGER THAN 25 FEET AND SMALLER THAN 12 AWG IN
DIAMETER, OR LONGER THAN 50 FEET AND SMALLER THAN 10 AWG IN DIAMETER; THE CORD WILL
PRODUCE A VOLTAGE DROP THAT WILL PREVENT THE MOTOR FROM SUPPLYING FULL POWER AND
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR.
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ALWAYS KEEP THE ELECTRICAL CORD AND/OR EXTENSION CORD AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT, OIL,
AND SHARP OBJECTS.
Tip: Reference page 23 for the Troubleshooting Table.