DR Power Hydraulic 5-Ton (July 2013 - Present) - Manual (Page 11)

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Hands on Sides
of Wood
Figure 9
Wood Against
Wedge
Splitting
Note: All logs should be no longer than 20.5".
1. Grasp the log on the sides near the middle of the block as you place the log
on the Log Splitter. (Figure 9). Center the log, side-to-side, on the rail of the
Log Splitter, making sure that one end is against the Splitting Wedge.
2. Using only your hand, push the Control Lever down (Figure 10). If the log
moves before it is contacted by the Wedge, release the Handle and then
reposition the log.
Figure 10
Control Lever
Ram
Figure 8
Figure 7
Figure 6

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 6).
 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.

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 7).

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 8)
Never run the Log Splitter unless the hydraulic fluid tank is at the proper
level.