DR Power RapidFire 6 HP Subaru (July 2012 - Aug 2013) - Manual (Page 11)

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Hands on
Sides of Wood
Figure 12
Wood Against
Wedge
Splitting
Note: All logs should be no longer than 24". Use the following photos for the correct
and incorrect methods of splitting logs. Never split a log using an incorrect or
unsafe method.
1. Place the log on the Log Splitter. Grasp the log on the sides near the middle
of the block (Figure 12). Center the log, side-to-side, on the rail of the Log
Splitter, making sure that one end is against the Splitting Wedge.
2. With one hand on the Lever and the other hand clear of the machine, pull
the Control Handle fully forward (towards the log) until the Log is split
(Figure 13).
3. Release the Lever as soon as the Log is split to allow the Ram to return.
Continuing to hold the Lever at the end of the stroke puts unnecessary
stress on the Rack Teeth.
Splitting Tough Logs
If the Ram stops before the end of the stroke while splitting a tough Log, quickly
push the Lever back to prevent stress on the Belt(s). Letting the Ram return
and operating the Lever again should split the Log.
Figure 11
Figure 10
Figure 9

Do not place your hands on the ends of the log when loading the Log
Splitter. This is a very UNSAFE method and could result in injury to your
hands (Figure 9).
 Do not reach or step across the rail while the Log Splitter is running. This
is a very UNSAFE method which could cause personal injury or even
death.

Shut off the engine and wait 30 seconds for the flywheels to stop spinning
before removing any stuck pieces of wood from the wedge, or before
performing any actions around the ram or rack of the machine.
Figure 13
Splitting Lever
Wedge

Never attempt to split wood across the grain. The Log Splitter was not
designed for cross-grain splitting. Doing so could damage the Log
Splitter and may cause personal injury (Figure 10).
 Make sure both ends of the log you are splitting are cut as square as
possible. This will prevent the log from sliding out of position while under
pressure (Figure 11).
 As the log is being split, DO NOT reach forward and attempt to catch the
split wood - let it fall to the ground.