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IT IS IMPORTANT TO ADJUST THE AIR BLEED SCREW EACH TIME YOU USE THE MACHINE. YOU
WILL NEED A STANDARD PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
WILL NEED A STANDARD PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
TO MAKE THIS ADJUSTMENT (
FIGURE 3).
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USE CARE, DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN AND STRIP THE AIR BLEED SCREW THREADS.
CHAPTER 4
OPERATING YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER
This chapter covers the procedures for operating your new DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER and
discusses basic operation features. You may find it helpful to review the Controls and Features on page 10.
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:
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Adjustable Wrench
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Small Phillips Screwdriver
1. Inspect the area in which you will be working.
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Place the wood splitter only on a firm, level, supported surface 2 to 3 feet above the ground.
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NEVER operate the wood splitter on the ground as there is risk of injury from flying chips and
would not be comfortable for the operator while in use. If necessary, block the wood splitter
wheels to prevent them from rolling.
would not be comfortable for the operator while in use. If necessary, block the wood splitter
wheels to prevent them from rolling.
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The site must be free of slippery surfaces and potentially hazardous obstacles. Also make sure
there won't be people or animals within a six-foot radius around the wood splitter.
there won't be people or animals within a six-foot radius around the wood splitter.
2. Plan your work before you start.
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Have the logs to be split positioned where they can be easily reached. Remember, the maximum
log length is 20" and the maximum diameter is 16" for this wood splitter.
log length is 20" and the maximum diameter is 16" for this wood splitter.
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Split only dry, seasoned logs as they will split more easily than green logs. Green logs may stick
on the wedge and jam the wood splitter.
on the wedge and jam the wood splitter.
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Have a site located where the split wood can be stacked or loaded onto a truck or nearby carrier.
3. Prior to using the wood splitter, open the Air
Bleed Screw by turning it counter-clockwise four
(4) times. Leave the Air Bleed Screw open in this
position while using the machine. When you are
finished using the machine, tighten the Air Bleed
Screw by turning it clockwise. Do not over tighten
and strip the Air Bleed Screw.
(4) times. Leave the Air Bleed Screw open in this
position while using the machine. When you are
finished using the machine, tighten the Air Bleed
Screw by turning it clockwise. Do not over tighten
and strip the Air Bleed Screw.
Air Bleed Screw
Figure 3