DR Power Hydraulic 8-Ton - Manual (Page 21)

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NOTE: It is not necessary to hold the Valve Control Handle as
the cylinder retracts (Figure 32). Stop the Push Plate
if the log sticks (see caution on next page). When the
cylinder is fully retracted, the Control Valve will
automatically shift to a neutral position.
8. DO NOT load another log or remove split pieces until the Push Plate has completely stopped and
the Valve Control Handle automatically returns to the neutral position.
Splitting Large Logs
When splitting a large log, or one in which the wood is
extremely tough or stringy (such as elm), the first pass
through the Splitter may not split the log into two sections.
If this happens, turn the log and split off small sections.
Repeat this process as necessary to split the entire log
(Figure 33).
Figure 33
Valve
Control
Handle
Figure 32
Control
Valve
DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF WOOD BEING SPLIT, A LOG MAY NOT ALWAYS SPLIT INTO TWO
PIECES AND FALL TO THE GROUND. IF A LOG STICKS TO THE WEDGE OR PUSH PLATE, MOVE THE
VALVE CONTROL HANDLE IN THE CENTER (NEUTRAL) POSITION TO STOP THE PUSH PLATE FROM
RETRACTING, STOP THE ENGINE, AND CAREFULLY REMOVE THE LOG FROM THE WEDGE OR PUSH
PLATE. ALLOWING THE LOG TO REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE PUSH PLATE WHEN IT IS FULLY
RETRACTED COULD LEAD TO POSSIBLE INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE WOOD SPLITTER.