DR Power Hydraulic 20-Ton - Manual (Page 24)

20 DR  20-Ton WOOD SPLITTER Safety & Operating Instructions
Figure 19
Splitting Safety
The DR 20-Ton WOOD SPLITTER has a push block with 20 tons of force and a 13-
second cycle time.
Note: Always be sure to stand inside the Operator Zone to run the wood splitter
(Figure 19). This is the area between the hydraulic tank and the optional Log Cradle.
Never operate the wood splitter from anyplace else.
Handle logs only from the
sides, never by the ends.
For best splitting results, place
log on the beam with butt end
toward hydraulic cylinder push
block.
Be very careful to keep arms
and fingers away from the
wedge and push block.
Keep hands and fingers clear
at all times. Many wood
splitting accidents happen on
the return portion of the stroke.
Do not put any part of your body within the splitting area. Use a stick if you need
to remove debris from the splitting area.
Loading and Wedge Positioning
1. The optional Four-Way Wedge can be installed with either end up. The installed
position determines height of split cross pieces (Figure 13 on page 15).
2. Optional Manual Log Lift operation: (Figure 6 on page 12)
a.) With the lift fully lowered, go around the wood splitter and roll a log up to
200 lbs. MAX onto the lifting platform (Figure 1 on page 9).
b.) Return to the “Operator Zone” and pull back on the Log Lift handle (Figure
1) to raise the lift until the log rolls onto the splitter H-beam. The Lift
Support will engage in multiple positions as the Log Lift is raised (Figure 9
on page 13).
c.) Keep lift raised until log is securely held between push block and wedge.
d.) Pull up and hold the support release while lowering Log Lift Handle.
Operator
Zone
Control Valve