DR Power Dual Action 10-Ton Electric (Aug 2011 - Present) - Manual (Page 14)

14 DR ® DUAL-ACTION ELECTRIC LOG SPLITTER
Chapter 3: Operating Your DR DUAL-ACTION ELECTRIC 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 Log Splitter is plugged into a properly grounded 15 Amp,
GFCI protected outlet.
3. Push the On/Off Switch all the way in and then pull finger away to start the
Motor (Figure 22).
Stopping
1. Push the On/Off Switch all the way in and then pull finger away to stop the
Motor.
2. When not using the Splitter unplug the Cord.
On/Off
Switch
Figure 22
Circuit
Breaker
Switch
Figure 21
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 electric 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) as shown in Figure 21. 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.