DR Power Hydraulic 22-Ton - Manual (Page 26)

26 DR ® 22-TON VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL WOOD SPLITTER
12. Once the wedge reaches its full forward travel, pull
back on the control valve handle to the full retract
position (Figure 38). The ram of the cylinder will
automatically retract into the cylinder. It is not
necessary to hold the control lever as the cylinder
retracts. Stop the wedge if the log sticks (see caution
below). When the cylinder is fully retracted, the control
valve will automatically shift to a neutral position.
13. DO NOT load another log or remove split pieces until
the wedge has completely stopped and the control
handle automatically returns to the neutral position.
Operation – Vertical Position
1. To operate the wood splitter in a vertical position, pull
the spring-loaded locking lever of the rail rest and
twist the locking lever either direction to lock it in the
“unlocked” out position (Figure 39).
2. Pull the spring-loaded locking lever of the hinge
bracket and twist the locking lever either direction to
lock it in the “unlocked” out position (Figure 40).
Figure 40
Locking
Lever
Hinge
Bracket
Figure 39
Locking
Lever
Rail Rest
Figure 38
Control Valve
Handle
DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF WOOD BEING SPLIT, A LOG MAY NOT ALWAYS BREAK INTO TWO
PIECES AND FALL TO THE GROUND. IF A LOG STICKS TO THE WEDGE AND STARTS TO RETURN WITH
WEDGE ON THE RETURN STROKE, THE WOOD SPLITTER IS EQUIPED WITH A LOG DISLODGER THAT
WILL REMOVE THE LOG FROM THE WEDGE IF NEEDED. DO NOT STAND NEAR THE LOG AS IT
CONTACTS THE LOG DISLODGER IN CASE IT FALLS FROM THE SLIDE RAIL
BEFORE LOADING AND OPERATING THE WOOD 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.