DR Power Hydraulic 5-Ton (July 2013 - Present) - Manual (Page 10)

10 DR ® 5-TON ELECTRIC LOG SPLITTER
Operating the DR 5-TON ELECTRIC LOG SPLITTER
NOTE: Before starting the splitting operation, the log Ram should be cycled 3 to 4
times back and forth (with the Air Bleed Screw open). This will remove any air that
may have mixed into the hydraulic fluid from transporting. See “Before Splitting
Wood” on previous page for the Air Bleed Screw Operation.
Tip: In cold weather, cycle the Ram to warm up the hydraulic fluid. This will
provide full power from the DR 5-TON ELECTRIC LOG SPLITTER. See
“Specifications” in Chapter 2 for hydraulic fluid information.
Starting
1. Make sure the Log Splitter is plugged into a properly grounded 15 Amp,
GFCI protected outlet.
2. Push the On/Off Switch all the way in and then pull finger away to start the
Motor (Figure 5).
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.
Splitting Wedge
Splitting Area
Ram
Operator Zone
Figure 4

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 positioned in the safe
operating area (OPERATOR ZONE) as shown in Figure 4. 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.
 Never force pressure on the log splitter for more than 5 seconds in order
to split excessively hard wood.

For best splitting results, place log flat on the beam between the log
guides with butt end against the leading edge of the wedge.
On/Off
Switch
Figure 5
Control
Lever