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DR ® 6 -TON, ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND T HIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRU CTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS WOOD SPLITTER.[...]
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ii DR ® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER and congratulations on your purchase of a new DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER! We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. Please let us know of any questions you may have. We[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER iii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ...................................................................................................................... ....... 1 INTRODUCING THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER ................................... 1 Conventions used in this manual ........................................[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new D R 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER. Careful adher ence to the sa fety and op erating instruc tions in this manual will ensure many yea rs of productive use. Please let us know of any questions you ma[...]
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2 DR ® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER Specifications for the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER MAXIMUM RAM FORCE 12,000 lbf MAXIMUM LOG LENGTH 20" MAXIMUM LOG DIAMETER 16" MAXIMUM RAM TRAVEL (TYPICAL) 17" CLOSED GAP 4" RAM CYLINDER DIAMETER 2.8" RAM CYCLE TIME (TYPICAL) 21.5 seconds at low speed/high pressure and 11[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 3 #211891 CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ THIS SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL BE FORE YOU USE THE DR 6 -TON ELEC TRIC WOOD SPLITTER. B ECOME FAMILI AR WITH THE S ERVICE RECOMM ENDATIONS TO ENSURE THE B EST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR WOOD SPLITTER. Labels Your DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER carri es prominent labels as re[...]
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4 DR ® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER Protecting Y ourself and Those Around Y ou THIS IS A PO WERFUL MACHINE . YOU MUST U SE PROPER CL OTHING AND SAFE TY GEAR WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE TO PR EVENT OR M INIMIZE THE R ISK OF SEVERE INJURY. THIS MACHINE CAN CUT, AND SEVER PARTS OF YOUR BODY IF THEY BEC OME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE RAM, LOG, GUIDI[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 5 • NEVER OPERATE THE W OOD SPLITTER IN AN AREA OF NATU RAL GAS OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. • NEVER SPLIT WOOD IN WET OR SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. • ALWAYS OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER FR OM THE OPERATOR ZONE ( FIGURE 11 ON PAGE 15). NEVER STAND ON, STRADDLE, OR CLIMB OVER T HE WOOD SPLI TTER AT ANY TIME. • DO NOT HANDLE L O[...]
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6 DR ® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER Safety with Electric-Powered Machines NEVER OVERLOOK THE H AZARDS OF ELECTRICITY. ALWA YS FOLLOW THESE PRECAU TIONS: • NEVER OPEN TH E SWITCH BOX OR MOTOR CO VER. NEVER ATTEMPT ANY ELECTRICAL REPAIRS YOURSELF. IF IN D OUBT, CONSULT A QUALIF IED ELECTRICIAN OR CONTA CT COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS’ TOLL-FR[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 7 Hydraulic Safety ESCAPING PRES SURIZED FLUID FR OM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAKS CAN HAVE ENOUG H FORCE TO PENETRATE SKIN AND CAUSE SERI OUS INJURY OR DEATH. HYDRAU LIC FLUID CAN REMAI N PRESSURIZED WHILE THE MOTOR IS OFF DUE TO TH E RETUR N SPRING FORCE ON THE RAM. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PR ECAUTIONS: • ALWAYS RELEASE RESI [...]
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8 DR ® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER THE WOOD SPLIT TER MUST BE OP ERATED SAFELY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREA TE A NUMBER OF HAZ ARDS FOR YOU. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUT IONS WHEN OPERATING THIS WOOD SPLITTER: • KEEP IN MIN D THAT THE OPE RATOR OR U SER IS RESPON SIBLE FOR[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 9 CHAPTER 3 UNPACKING AND ASS EMBLING YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER This chapter outlines a few simple st eps you will n eed to follow to un pack and assemble your new machine before you use it. Familia rize yourself with the controls and fea tures on your new wood splitter by reviewing Figure 1 on pa ge 10 bef[...]
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10 DR ® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER C o ntrols and F eatures NOTE: The model shown in Figure 1 may look slightly differen t from your machine. Figure 1 Wedge Ram Operating Handle Wheels Oil Pump Assembly Electric Motor On-Off S witch Electric Motor Assembly Front Support Leg A ssembl y Powe r Cord Log Gu[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 11 Unpacking and Assembling the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER NOTE: Read this Safety & Operating Instructions Manual before using your new DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER. The wood splitter shipped from th e factory fully assembled with the exception of the Wheels and the Operation Handle. The follow ing instru[...]
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12 DR ® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER 5. Wrap the Power Cord around the Power Cord Keeper ( Figure 5 ). 6. Insert a Wheel Axle all the way into the hole at the rear of the frame ( Figure 6 ) and install a 6mm Bolt ( Figure 7 ). Tighten the Bolt with the 10mm Wrench ( Figure 7 ). 7. Repeat step 5 for the other rear Wheel on the opposite si[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 13 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER This chapter covers the procedures fo r operating your new DR 6 -TON ELEC TRIC WOOD SPLITTE R and discusses basic opera tion features. You may find it help ful to review the Controls and Features on page 10. Before Starting the Electric Motor Tools Needed: ?[...]
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14 DR ® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER Figure 10 4. Connect the electric cord from the wood splitte r to a standard electric al, 110-120VAC, grounded power source fused at 15 AMPS. If using an extension cord, it m ust be 12AWG and less than 33 feet long with a rating of 15 AMPS. Route the cord from the wo od splitter to the power source in[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 15 Figure 11 Figure 11 Splitting Safety The DR 6 -TON ELECT RIC WOOD SPLI TTER has a R am with 6 tons of force. • ALWAYS BE SURE T O STAND INSID E THE OPERAT OR ZONE WHEN OPERATING THE WOOD SPLI TTER ( FIGURE 11 ). THIS IS THE AREA DIRECTL Y BEHIND YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTR IC WOOD SPLIT TER. NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD S PLI[...]
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16 DR ® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER Operating the DR 6 -TON EL ECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER NOTE 1: The hydraulic control is a single handle valve ca lled the Operat ing Handle. With the Electric Motor Control Switch is ON, the ram travels forw ard when you push the Operating Handle forward. The cylinder will retract when you release the Operat[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 17 How to F ree a Jammed Log from the W edge • NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS NEAR THE LOG WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FREE IT FROM THE WEDGE. • NEVER ASK FOR THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER PERSON WHEN FREEING A JAMMED LOG. • NEVER TRY T O EXTRACT T HE JAMMED LOG B Y HITTING IT WITH A TOOL ; THIS COULD DAMAGE THE MACHINE. 1. Release t[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 19 CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER This chapter covers regular maintena nce procedures th at will ensu re the best performance and long li fe of your wood splitter. • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MU ST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLI TTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE. • MAKE SURE TH E HYDRAULIC S[...]
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20 DR ® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid Level NOTE: Adjust th e hydraulic fluid le vel only if a probl em suggests that th e level is off; otherwise, just check the le vel every few months. • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MU ST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLI TTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE. MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC [...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 21 Electrical C onnections THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER MUS T BE CONNECTED TO A PROP ERLY GROUNDED OUTLET BEFORE OPERATION. End of Season and Storage • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MU ST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLI TTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE. MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM I S DEPRESSURIZED (SEE PAGE 7), A[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 23 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Consult the Troublesho oting Table below for comm on problems an d their solu tions. I f you continue to experience problems, call our Technical Support Representatives at 1-800-DR-OWNER. T roubleshooting T able • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MU ST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLI TTER FROM[...]
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24 DR ® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MU ST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLI TTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE. MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM I S DEPRESSURIZED (SEE PAGE 7), AND MAKE SURE THE FLUID HA S COOLED. • READ THE "GEN ERAL SAFETY RULES" (CHAPTER 2 ) OF THIS M ANUAL BEFORE PER FORMING ANY REPAI[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 25 CHAPTER 7 PARTS LISTS, SCHEMA TIC DIAGRAMS AND WA RRANTY Parts List - DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER NOTE : Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Prod ucts, Inc. Ref# Part# Description Hardware : 01 220511 Nut, Hex, M16 02 220521 Nut, Hex, M16 (Thin) 04 220601 Retaining Ring, External, 38mm 06 220[...]
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26 DR ® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER Ref# Part# Description 107 215451 Motor Pump Kit: 24 219621 Washer, Flat , M8 60 215491 O-Ring, Rubber, 15.5mm OD, 10.5mm ID 64 215481 Bolt, Hex Head, M8 x 30 65 215461 Motor, Pump, Co nnection Box, w/out Fan Ki t 71 215471 Pad, Motor Mounting, Rubber 83 219881 Bolt, Hex Head, M8 x 35 108 215501 Fan K[...]
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CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-DR-OWNER 27 Schematic - DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER WDS 6.4 060602[...]
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28 DR ® WDS 6.4, 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER Optional Accessories The following three (3) Optional Accessories are av ailable for your DR 6-Ton Electric Wood Splitter through Country Home Products, Inc. by calling Toll-Free: 1-800-DR- OWNER (376-9637). Please refer to the Optional Accessories Safety & Operating Instructions Manual supplied w[...]
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COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMO NT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2002 CHP, Inc. 151751 W ar r anty 2-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions The DR ® 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER is warranted for two (2) ye ars against defects in mater ials or workmanship when put to ordinary and n[...]
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COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, Inc. MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMONT 05491 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) • www.dr-owner.com ©2006 CHP, Inc. 214591 Daily Checklist for the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER To help maintain your DR 6 - TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLI TTER for optimum performance, we recommend you follow thi s checklist each tim e you use y o[...]