DR Power Hydraulic 4-Ton (January 2008 - Present) - Manual (Page 19)

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Figure 10
Splitting Safety
The 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD SPLITTER has a Ram with 4 tons of force.
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ALWAYS BE SURE TO STAND INSIDE THE OPERATOR ZONE WHEN OPERATING THE WOOD SPLITTER
(
FIGURE 10). THIS IS THE AREA DIRECTLY BEHIND YOUR 4-TON ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC DR WOOD
SPLITTER. NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM ANYWHERE ELSE.
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HANDLE LOGS ONLY FROM THE SIDES, NEVER BY THE ENDS ( FIGURE 10).
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FOR BEST SPLITTING RESULTS, PLACE LOG FLAT ON THE BEAM BETWEEN THE LOG GUIDES WITH
BUTT END AGAINST THE LEADING EDGE OF THE WEDGE (
FIGURE 10).
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NEVER ATTEMPT TO SPLIT A LOG AT AN ANGLE AND BE SURE THE WEDGE AND RAM WILL CONTACT
THE LOG SQUARELY ON THE ENDS.
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BE VERY CAREFUL TO KEEP ARMS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE WEDGE, RAM, AND SPLITTING
AREA.
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KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS CLEAR AT ALL TIMES. MANY WOOD SPLITTING ACCIDENTS HAPPEN ON
THE RETURN PORTION OF THE STROKE.
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DO NOT PUT ANY PART OF YOUR BODY WITHIN THE SPLITTING AREA. USE A STICK IF YOU NEED
TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE SPLITTING AREA (
FIGURE 10).
Splitting Wedge
Splitting Area
Ram
Operator Zone
Never handle wood by the ends.
Log Guides