DR Power Hydraulic 4-Ton (January 2008 - Present) User Manual
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCING THE 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD SPLITTER ....................................... 1
Conventions used in this manual ............................................................................................................. 1
Specifications for the 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD SPLITTER ....................................... 2
CHAPTER 2 ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES......................................................................................................................... 3
Labels ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ............................................................................................. 4
Operating the 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD SPLITTER Safely......................................... 4
Safety for Children ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety with Electric-Powered Machines..................................................................................................... 6
Hydraulic Safety ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Additional Information and Potential Changes ........................................................................................ 8
CHAPTER 3 ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING THE 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD SPLITTER.......... 9
4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD SPLITTER Controls and Features.................................... 10
Unpacking and Assembling the 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD SPLITTER..................... 11
CHAPTER 4 ................................................................................................................................................... 13
OPERATING YOUR 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD SPLITTER........................................ 13
Before Starting the Electric Motor........................................................................................................... 13
Splitting Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Operating the 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD SPLITTER ................................................. 16
How to Free a Jammed Log from the Splitting Wedge .......................................................................... 17
CHAPTER 5 ................................................................................................................................................... 19
MAINTAINING THE 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD SPLITTER ...................................... 19
Regular Maintenance Checklist before each use .................................................................................... 19
Before each season.................................................................................................................................. 19
Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid Level ........................................................................................................ 20
Sharpening the Splitting Wedge.............................................................................................................. 20
Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................................. 21
End of Season and Storage ..................................................................................................................... 21
CHAPTER 6 ................................................................................................................................................... 23
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................. 23
Troubleshooting Table............................................................................................................................. 23
CHAPTER 7 ................................................................................................................................................... 25
PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY.................................................................. 25
Parts List - 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD SPLITTER....................................................... 25
Schematic - 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD SPLITTER ..................................................... 27
Notes ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................. 29