Country Home Products 6-TON User Manual

DR® 6 -TON, ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER

SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS WOOD SPLITTER.

and congratulations on your purchase of a new DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER!

We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. Please let us know of any questions you may have. We want to answer them as quickly as possible. When you do call, please have your serial number or order number handy. For technical assistance, please call Toll-Free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) and one of our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you. We also hope to hear from you on how much you like your new helper.

In addition, please tell your friends about your new DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER! Having DR Owners spread the word about our products and our way of doing business is the best advertising we can have, and the best way to help us provide even better service in the years to come.

Thanks once again!

for all of us at Country Home Products, Inc.

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SALES MANAGER

Power Equipment

A division of Country Home Products®

127 Meigs Road Vergennes, VT 05491

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1............................................................................................................................. 1

INTRODUCING THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER................................... 1

Conventions used in this manual ................................................................................... 1

Specifications for the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER ................................... 2

CHAPTER 2............................................................................................................................. 3

GENERAL SAFETY RULES............................................................................................... 3

Labels ............................................................................................................................... 3

Protecting Yourself and Those Around You ................................................................... 4

Operating the Wood Splitter Safely................................................................................. 4

Safety for Children ........................................................................................................... 5

Safety with Electric-Powered Machines .......................................................................... 6

Hydraulic Safety ............................................................................................................... 7

Additional Information and Potential Changes.............................................................. 8

CHAPTER 3............................................................................................................................. 9

UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER... 9

DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER Controls and Features ............................... 10

Unpacking and Assembling the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER ................ 11

CHAPTER 4........................................................................................................................... 13

OPERATING YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER ................................... 13

Before Starting the Electric Motor................................................................................. 13

Splitting Safety ............................................................................................................... 15

Operating the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER............................................. 16

How to Free a Jammed Log from the Wedge............................................................... 17

CHAPTER 5........................................................................................................................... 19

MAINTAINING THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER.................................. 19

Regular Maintenance Checklist before each use.......................................................... 19

Before each season........................................................................................................ 19

Adjusting the Hydraulic Fluid Level .............................................................................. 20

Sharpening the Wedge .................................................................................................. 20

Electrical Connections ................................................................................................... 21

CHAPTER 6........................................................................................................................... 23

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................... 23

Troubleshooting Table................................................................................................... 23

CHAPTER 7........................................................................................................................... 25

PARTS LISTS, SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WARRANTY........................................ 25

Parts List - DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER .................................................. 25

Schematic - DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER................................................. 27

Optional Accessories..................................................................................................... 28

Notes.............................................................................................................................. 28

Warranty......................................................................................................................... 29

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCING THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER

This manual will help you set up and safely operate your new DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER. Careful adherence to the safety and operating instructions in this manual will ensure many years of productive use. Please let us know of any questions you may have. We want to answer them as quickly as possible. When you do call, please have your serial number and/or order number handy. For technical assistance, please

call Toll-Free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) and one of our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you.

Conventions used in this manual

THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY.

THIS INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT IN THE PROPER USE OF YOUR MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR MACHINE OR PROPERTY.

This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of your DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD

Tip:

SPLITTER.

Tools Needed: This indicates you will need a specific tool to perform a maintenance function on your

DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER.

NOTE: This information may be helpful to you.

If you are ever unsure about an action you are about to take, don’t do it, contact Country Home Products’ toll-free support at 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for help or information.

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Specifications for the DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER

MAXIMUM RAM FORCE 12,000 lbf

MAXIMUM LOG LENGTH 20"

MAXIMUM LOG DIAMETER 16"

MAXIMUM RAM TRAVEL (TYPICAL) 17"

CLOSED GAP 4"

RAM CYLINDER DIAMETER 2.8"

21.5 seconds at low speed/high

pressure and 11 seconds at high

RAM CYCLE TIME (TYPICAL)

VALVE TYPE 2-Speed Valve

RAM RETURN MECHANISM Spring

RAM FACE 5" x 5"

HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR 6.5L

HYDRAULIC FLUID for 40ºF to 105ºF AW32

HYDRAULIC FLUID for -20ºF to 105ºF Dexron Auto Transmission Fluid

WEDGE HEIGHT 6"

MOTOR RPM 3450

MOTOR HORSEPOWER (Output)

MOTOR VOLTAGE 120 V/ 60hz

MINIMUM OPERATING VOLTAGE 105 V

POWER CORD 6' UL Certified

RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD 12 Gauge--Up to 33' Length

WHEEL SIZE 6.5"(dia.) x 2" width

WEIGHT OF UNIT 169lbs

UNIT SIZE L x W x H

BOX DIMENSIONS L x W x H (no pallet) 43.5" x 13.5" x 23"

SHIPPING DIMENSIONS ON PALLET

L x W x H

SHIPPING WEIGHT ON PALLET 202lbs

speed/low pressure

1.8 HP - Continuous

2.7 HP Peak

41.5" x 15" x 20.5"

43.5" x 14" x 28"

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CHAPTER 2

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

READ THIS SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE YOU USE THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM YOUR WOOD SPLITTER.

Labels

Your DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use. Shown below are copies of all the labels that appear on the equipment. Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER as you assemble and

before

you operate the machine. Replace damaged or missing safety and information labels immediately.

#211891

#206861

#212861

#211981

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Protecting Yourself and Those Around You

THIS IS A POWERFUL MACHINE. YOU MUST USE PROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY. THIS MACHINE CAN CUT, AND SEVER PARTS OF YOUR BODY IF THEY BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE RAM, LOG, GUIDING PLATES AND/OR THE SPLITTING WEDGE. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE:

• ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHILE SPLITTING

WOOD TO PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM POSSIBLE THROWN BITS OF WOOD.

• WEAR SHOES WITH NON-SLIP TREADS WHEN USING YOUR DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER. IF

YOU HAVE SAFETY SHOES, WE RECOMMEND WEARING THEM. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE WHILE BAREFOOT OR WEARING OPEN SANDALS.

• AVOID WEARING LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY, WHICH CAN CATCH ON THE WOOD SPLITTER’S

MOVING PARTS.

• WE RECOMMEND WEARING GLOVES WHILE SPLITTING WOOD. BE SURE YOUR GLOVES FIT

PROPERLY AND DO NOT HAVE LOOSE CUFFS OR DRAWSTRINGS.

Operating the Wood Splitter Safely

THIS IS A POWERFUL MACHINE. YOU MUST OPERATE THE MACHINE SAFELY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR YOU. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THIS MACHINE:

• NEVER ALLOW PEOPLE WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO USE THE DR 6 -TON

ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER.

• TO BE SAFE, DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE NEAR SMALL CHILDREN OR PETS, AND NEVER ALLOW

CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER. RETRACT THE RAM AND STOP THE MOTOR WHEN ANOTHER PERSON OR PET APPROACHES.

• NEVER TEAM UP WITH ANOTHER PERSON TO OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER CONTROLS – THIS IS A

ONE PERSON JOB.

• KEEP YOUR HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM THE SPLITTING AREA WHILE THE RAM IS IN MOTION.

• USE ONLY YOUR HANDS TO OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER CONTROLS.

• DO NOT PLACE YOUR HANDS AT PINCH POINTS WHERE THEY CAN CATCH BETWEEN A LOG AND

THE WEDGE, LOG GUIDING PLATES OR THE RAM.

• DO NOT PUT ANY PART OF YOURSELF, YOUR CLOTHING, OR YOUR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT INTO A CRACK IN A LOG THAT YOU ARE SPLITTING; IT MIGHT CLOSE SUDDENLY WITH GREAT FORCE.

• NEVER SPLIT ANYTHING OTHER THAN LOGS FREE OF NAILS, WIRES, AND BRANCHES. MAXIMUM

LOG LENGTH IS 20" WITH A MAXIMUM DIAMETER OF 16" FOR THE DR 6 -TON WOOD SPLITTER.

NOTE: The log diameter does not necessarily indicate the difficulty of the split. A small diameter log can be difficult to

split if it has knots or its fiber is very tough, whereas you can split a larger log easily if its fiber is smooth and loose.

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• NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER IN AN AREA OF NATURAL GAS OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.

• NEVER SPLIT WOOD IN WET OR SLIPPERY CONDITIONS.

• ALWAYS OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE OPERATOR ZONE (FIGURE 11 ON PAGE 15).

NEVER STAND ON, STRADDLE, OR CLIMB OVER THE WOOD SPLITTER AT ANY TIME.

• DO NOT HANDLE LOGS BY THEIR ENDS WHEN YOU POSITION THEM ON THE WOOD SPLITTER.

• ALWAYS UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE ADJUSTING OR

SERVICING THE MACHINE. IF YOU HAVE TO STOP TO REMOVE ANY DEBRIS FROM THE MACHINE, ALWAYS RETRACT THE RAM AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE.

• DO NOT MOVE OR REPOSITION THE WOOD SPLITTER WITH ITS MOTOR RUNNING.

• DO NOT, UNDER ANY CONDITIONS, REMOVE, BEND, CUT, FIT, WELD, OR OTHERWISE ALTER

STANDARD PARTS ON THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER. MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR MACHINE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURIES AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

• WHILE USING THE DR

GRANTED.

6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER, DON'T HURRY OR TAKE THINGS FOR

• DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR

MEDICATION.

• USE THE MACHINE ONLY IN DAYLIGHT.

Safety for Children

TRAGIC ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR IS NOT ALERT TO THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN. CHILDREN ARE OFTEN ATTRACTED TO THE WOOD SPLITTER AND THE SPLITTING ACTIVITY. NEVER ASSUME THAT CHILDREN WILL REMAIN WHERE YOU LAST SAW THEM.

• KEEP CHILDREN OUT OF THE SPLITTING AREA AND UNDER THE WATCHFUL CARE OF A

RESPONSIBLE ADULT.

• BE ALERT AND TURN THE WOOD SPLITTER OFF IF CHILDREN ENTER THE WORK AREA.

• NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE DR 6 -TON ELECTRIC WOOD SPLITTER.

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Safety with Electric-Powered Machines

NEVER OVERLOOK THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICITY. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS:

•

NEVER OPEN THE SWITCH BOX OR MOTOR COVER. NEVER ATTEMPT ANY ELECTRICAL REPAIRS YOURSELF. IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR CONTACT COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS’ TOLL-FREE SUPPORT AT 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) FOR HELP OR INFORMATION.

• NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER IF THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD PRESENT.

• NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER IN WET CONDITIONS.

• NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER WITH A DAMAGED ELECTRICAL CORD OR DAMAGED

EXTENSION CORD.

• NEVER PULL ON THE POWER CORD TO MOVE THE MACHINE.

• ALWAYS GRASP THE POWER CORD PLUG WHEN UNPLUGGING THE CORD FROM THE OUTLET;

NEVER PULL THE PLUG OUT BY THE CORD.

• NEVER OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER UNLESS THE POWER CORD IS PLUGGED INTO A PROPERLY

GROUNDED OUTLET, WHICH SUPPLIES 110-120V POWER, AND IS PROTECTED BY A 15-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER.

• NEVER TAMPER WITH SAFETY DEVICES. CHECK THEIR PROPER OPERATION REGULARLY.

• IF YOU WILL USE AN EXTENSION CORD, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU KEEP THE CONNECTION

BETWEEN THE POWER CORD AND THE EXTENSION CORD WELL AWAY FROM ANY WATER.

• NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD LONGER THAN 33 FEET OR SMALLER THAN 12 AWG IN DIAMETER,

BECAUSE THE CORD WILL PRODUCE A VOLTAGE DROP THAT WILL PREVENT THE MOTOR FROM SUPPLYING FULL POWER AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR.

• ALWAYS KEEP THE POWER CORD AND/OR EXTENSION CORD AWAY FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT, OIL,

AND SHARP OBJECTS.

Tip: Reference page 23 for Troubleshooting Tips.

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Hydraulic Safety

ESCAPING PRESSURIZED FLUID FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAKS CAN HAVE ENOUGH FORCE TO PENETRATE SKIN AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN REMAIN PRESSURIZED WHILE THE MOTOR IS OFF DUE TO THE RETURN SPRING FORCE ON THE RAM. ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS:

• ALWAYS RELEASE RESIDUAL ENERGY FROM PRESSURIZED HYDRAULIC FLUID AND ALLOW THE FLUID

TO COOL BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR WORK ON THE WOOD SPLITTER.

• PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO DEPRESSURIZE THE SYSTEM AND RELEASE RESIDUAL HYDRAULIC

ENERGY BEFORE STARTING ANY REPAIRS.

- UNPLUG THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE POWER SOURCE.

- MOVE THE OPERATING HANDLE DOWN AND UP FROM ONE LIMIT OF TRAVEL TO THE OTHER AT

LEAST FOUR TIMES. HOLD THE HANDLE FOR THREE SECONDS AT EACH LIMIT OF TRAVEL. THE RAM SHOULD NOT MOVE DURING THE 4TH CYCLE AND SHOULD REMAIN FULLY RETRACTED.

- CALL 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637), OR A QUALIFIED HYDRAULIC MECHANIC, FOR ASSISTANCE TO

REPLACE WORN COMPONENTS.

• NEVER USE YOUR HAND OR ANY PART OF YOUR BODY TO CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAKS

WHILE THE SYSTEM IS PRESSURIZED.

• NEVER REMOVE THE FILL/DIPSTICK CAP FROM THE HYDRAULIC FLUID PORT WHILE THE MOTOR IS

RUNNING OR WHILE THE TANK IS STILL WARM AFTER THE MOTOR IS OFF. HOT PRESSURIZED FLUID CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, SO WAIT FOR THE HYDRAULIC TANK TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING CAP.

• THE WOOD SPLITTER MUST BE ON A LEVEL SURFACE.

• PERIODICALLY CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS BY PLACING A SHEET OF CARDBOARD UNDER

THE WOOD SPLITTER WHILE THE SYSTEM IS RUNNING.

• GET PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL HELP AT ONCE IF HYDRAULIC OIL PENETRATES ANYONE'S SKIN.

• NEVER ADJUST THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.

Tip: Reference page 23 for Troubleshooting Tips.

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