DR Power Dual Action 15-Ton Gas (Aug 2011 - Present) - Manual (Page 16)

16 DR ® DUAL-ACTION GAS LOG SPLITTER
Chapter 3: Operating The DR DUAL-ACTION GAS LOG SPLITTER
It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Log Splitter by reviewing Figure 1 in Chapter 2 before
beginning the steps outlined in this chapter.
Starting
1. Position your Log Splitter on flat, dry ground and block the two back Wheels
and the Jack Wheel to prevent it from moving.
2. Make sure the Fuel Shut-Off Valve is in the “ON” position (Figure 27).
3. Move the Choke Control Lever to the “CHOKE” position (should only be
needed if the Engine is cold).
4. Move the Throttle Control Lever to the fast (rabbit) position.
5. Manual Start: Turn the Ignition Switch to the “On” position. Grasp the
Recoil Starter Handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance. Let the Cord
retract a little bit then pull the Cord rapidly to start the Engine. One or two
pulls usually starts the Engine.
Electric Start: Turn and hold the Key in the start position until Engine starts
then let the Key return to run position.
6. Move the Choke Control Lever (if used for cold engine) back to the “RUN”
position when the Engine is running well.
7. If the Log Splitter has not been running (cold engine), warm up the Engine
and Hydraulic System by running the Engine at half throttle for 3 to 4
minutes, then advance the Engine Throttle Control to maximum speed for
splitting.
Stopping
1. Move the Throttle Lever to Idle.
2. Manual Start: Turn the Ignition Switch to the “Off” position (Figure 27).
3. Electric Start: Turn the Key to the Off position.
Figure 26
TOP VIEW
Operator
Zone Operator
Zone
 Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or
warnings listed in “Chapter 1 General Safety Rules” before operating this
DR Dual-action gas log splitter. If any doubt or question arises about the
correct or safe method of performing anything found in this manual,
please contact our Customer Service Representatives at our toll free
number: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637).

When operating the Log Splitter, make sure you are standing in the safe
operating area (OPERATOR ZONE) (Figure 26). You must stay in the safe
operating area at all times when the splitting wedge is in motion (whether
extending or retracting). Never place any part of your body into a position
that causes an unsafe operating condition.

Before loading and operating the Log Splitter, always wear protective
gear, INCLUDING safety goggles, hearing protection, tight-fitting gloves
without draw strings or loose cuffs, and steel-toed shoes.

Use the following photos for the correct and incorrect methods of
splitting logs. Never split a log using an incorrect or unsafe method.
Fuel Shut-off
Valve
Figure 27
Choke
Control Lever
Throttle
Control Lever
Recoil Starter
Handle
Key
Switch