DR® 5 -TON, ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS WOOD SPLITTER.
and congratulations on your purchase of a new DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER! We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR 5 -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 want to answer them as quickly as possible. When you do call, please have your serial number or order number handy.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1 INTRODUCING THE DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER................................... 1 Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1 Specifications for the DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER ................................... 2 CHAPTER 2..................................................
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING THE DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER. Careful adherence to the safety and operating instructions in this manual will ensure many years of productive use. Please let us know of any questions you may have. We want to answer them as quickly as possible. When you do call, please have your serial number and/or order number handy.
Specifications for the DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER MAXIMUM RAM FORCE MAXIMUM LOG LENGTH MAXIMUM LOG DIAMETER MAXIMUM RAM TRAVEL (TYPICAL) CLOSED GAP RAM CYLINDER DIAMETER RAM CYCLE TIME (TYPICAL) VALVE TYPE RAM RETURN MECHANISM RAM FACE HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR HYDRAULIC FLUID for 40ºF to 105ºF HYDRAULIC FLUID for -20ºF to 105ºF WEDGE HEIGHT MOTOR RPM MOTOR HORSEPOWER (Output) MOTOR VOLTAGE MINIMUM OPERATING VOLTAGE POWER CORD RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD WHEEL SIZE WEIGHT OF UNIT UNIT SIZE L x W x H B
CHAPTER 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ THIS SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR WOOD SPLITTER. Labels Your DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use. Shown below are copies of all the labels that appear on the equipment.
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You THIS IS A POWERFUL MACHINE. YOU MUST USE PROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY. THIS MACHINE CAN CUT, AND SEVER PARTS OF YOUR BODY IF THEY BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE RAM, LOG, GUIDING PLATES AND/OR THE SPLITTING WEDGE.
• • • • • • • • • • NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER IN AN AREA OF NATURAL GAS OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. NEVER SPLIT WOOD IN WET OR SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. ALWAYS OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE OPERATOR ZONE (FIGURE 11 ON PAGE 15). NEVER STAND ON, STRADDLE, OR CLIMB OVER THE WOOD SPLITTER AT ANY TIME. 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.
Safety with Electric-Powered Machines NEVER OVERLOOK THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICITY. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS: • NEVER OPEN THE SWITCH BOX OR MOTOR COVER. NEVER ATTEMPT ANY ELECTRICAL REPAIRS YOURSELF. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR CONTACT COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS’ TOLL-FREE SUPPORT AT 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) FOR HELP OR INFORMATION. • NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER IF THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD PRESENT. • NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER IN WET CONDITIONS.
Hydraulic Safety ESCAPING PRESSURIZED FLUID FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAKS CAN HAVE ENOUGH FORCE TO PENETRATE SKIN AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN REMAIN PRESSURIZED WHILE THE MOTOR IS OFF DUE TO THE RETURN SPRING FORCE ON THE RAM. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS: • ALWAYS RELEASE RESIDUAL ENERGY FROM PRESSURIZED HYDRAULIC FLUID AND ALLOW THE FLUID TO COOL BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR WORK ON THE WOOD SPLITTER.
THE WOOD SPLITTER MUST BE OPERATED SAFELY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS WOOD SPLITTER: • KEEP IN MIND THAT THE OPERATOR OR USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS OCCURRING TO OTHER PEOPLE, THEIR PROPERTY, AND THEMSELVES. • WEAR LONG PANTS WHILE SPLITTING WOOD. • ALWAYS CUT THE ENDS OF THE LOG YOU ARE SPLITTING AS SQUARELY AS POSSIBLE.
CHAPTER 3 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING YOUR DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER This chapter outlines a few simple steps you will need to follow to unpack and assemble your new machine before you use it. Familiarize yourself with the controls and features on your new wood splitter by reviewing Figure 1 on page 10 before beginning the steps outlined in this chapter.
DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER Controls and Features NOTE: The model shown in Figure 1 may look slightly different from your machine.
Unpacking and Assembling the DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER NOTE: Read this Safety & Operating Instructions Manual before using your new DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER. The wood splitter shipped from the factory fully assembled with the exception of the Wheels and the Operation Handle. The following instructions will detail how to unpack and assemble the machine.
Power Cord Keeper 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 side of the machine. Figure 5 8. Remove the Operating Handle Retaining Screw and Washer from the end of the Handle Shaft. 9.
CHAPTER 4 OPERATING YOUR DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER This chapter covers the procedures for operating your new DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER and discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the Controls and Features on page 10. Before Starting the Electric Motor Tools Needed: • • 6mm Hex Wrench #3 Phillips Screwdriver 1. Inspect the area in which you will be working. • Place the wood splitter only on a firm, level, supported surface 2 to 3 feet above the ground.
4. Connect the electric cord from the wood splitter to a standard electrical, 110-120VAC, grounded power source fused at 15 AMPS. If using an extension cord, it must be 12AWG and less than 33 feet long with a rating of 15 AMPS. Route the cord from the wood splitter to the power source in such a way that safeguards against damaging the cord during the wood splitting session. Be sure to avoid wet conditions. 5. Turn ON the Motor, then cycle the Ram several times using the Operating Handle.
Splitting Safety The DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER has a Ram with 5 tons of force. • • • • • • • ALWAYS BE SURE TO STAND INSIDE THE OPERATOR ZONE WHEN OPERATING THE WOOD SPLITTER (FIGURE 11). THIS IS THE AREA DIRECTLY BEHIND YOUR DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER. NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM ANYWHERE ELSE. HANDLE LOGS ONLY FROM THE SIDES, NEVER BY THE ENDS.
Operating the DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER NOTE 1: The hydraulic control is a single handle valve called the Operating Handle. With the Electric Motor Control Switch is ON, the ram travels forward when you push the Operating Handle forward. The cylinder will retract when you release the Operating Handle. NOTE 2: Before starting the splitting operation, the log Ram should be cycled 3 to 4 times back and forth (with the Air Bleed Screw open).
How to Free a Jammed Log from the Wedge • • • 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 TO EXTRACT THE JAMMED LOG BY HITTING IT WITH A TOOL; THIS COULD DAMAGE THE MACHINE. 1. Release the Operator Handle so that the Ram fully retracts (Figure 12). 2. Insert a plastic or wooden Wedge under the jammed log (Figure 12) and activate the Ram to push the Wedge under the jammed log. Wedge 3.
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CHAPTER 5 MAINTAINING THE DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER This chapter covers regular maintenance procedures that will ensure the best performance and long life of your wood splitter. • • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE. MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS DEPRESSURIZED (SEE PAGE 7), AND MAKE SURE THE FLUID HAS COOLED. READ THE "GENERAL SAFETY RULES" (CHAPTER 2) OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid Level NOTE: Adjust the hydraulic fluid level only if a problem suggests that the level is off; otherwise, just check the level every few months. • • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE. MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS DEPRESSURIZED (SEE PAGE 7), AND MAKE SURE THE FLUID HAS COOLED. READ THE "GENERAL SAFETY RULES" (CHAPTER 2) OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
Electrical Connections THE DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER MUST BE CONNECTED TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET BEFORE OPERATION. End of Season and Storage • • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE. MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS DEPRESSURIZED (SEE PAGE 7), AND MAKE SURE THE FLUID HAS COOLED. READ THE "GENERAL SAFETY RULES" (CHAPTER 2) OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems, call our Technical Support Representatives at 1-800-DR-OWNER. Troubleshooting Table • • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE. MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS DEPRESSURIZED (SEE PAGE 7), AND MAKE SURE THE FLUID HAS COOLED.
• • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE. MAKE SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS DEPRESSURIZED (SEE PAGE 7), AND MAKE SURE THE FLUID HAS COOLED. READ THE "GENERAL SAFETY RULES" (CHAPTER 2) OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE. SYMPTOM Ram advances with a jerky motion or with strong vibrations. POSSIBLE CAUSE Hydraulic fluid leaking from the Air Bleed Screw. ⇒ The wood splitter may not be on a level surface. See page 13, step 1.
CHAPTER 7 PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY Parts List - DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Country Home Products, Inc.
Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 107 215451 24 219621 60 215491 Motor Pump Kit: Washer, Flat, M8 O-Ring, Rubber, 15.5mm OD, 10.5mm ID Bolt, Hex Head, M8 x 30 Motor, Pump, Connection Box, w/out Fan Kit Pad, Motor Mounting, Rubber Bolt, Hex Head, M8 x 35 102 219691 11 219701 Bleed Screw Kit: Screw, Bleed, Cross Head, M6 x 10, Plated Washer, Flat, Nylon, 12mm OD, 5.8Imm D, 1.
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Optional Accessories The following three (3) Optional Accessories are available for your DR 5-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 with each accessory for the proper installation and use. Tray Notes 28 DR® WDS 5.
DR® 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER 2-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions The DR® 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER is warranted for two (2) years against defects in materials or workmanship when put to ordinary and normal consumer use; ninety (90) days for any other use. For the purposes of all the above warranties, “ordinary and normal consumer use” refers to non-commercial residential use and does not include misuse, accidents, or damage due to inadequate maintenance. Country Home Products, Inc.
Daily Checklist for the DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER To help maintain your DR 5 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER for optimum performance, we recommend you follow this checklist each time you use your machine. [ ] HARDWARE: Check all nuts and bolts to be sure that the components are secure. [ ] FRAME: Check all welds to be sure that the frame is in tact and secure. [ ] CLEAN: Make sure that the log guides and the top of the wood splitter beam are clean.