DR Hydraulic 5-Ton User Manual
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DR
5-TON WOOD SPLITTER
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DR Power Equipment
Serial No.
Order No.
Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER.
Original Language
Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637)
Fax: 1-802-877-1213
Website: www.DRpower.com
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: General Safety Rules............................................................................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 2: Setting Up The DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER.................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3: Operating The DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER..................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER ................................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Chapter 6: Parts Lists, Schematic Diagrams And Warranty ................................................................................................................ 18
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.
Serial Number and Order Number
A Serial Number is used to identify your machine and is located on the Serial Number Label on your machine. An Order Number
is used to check and maintain your order history and is located on your packing slip. For your convenience and ready reference,
enter the Serial Number and Order Number in the space provided on the front cover of this manual.
Additional Information and Potential Changes
DR Power Equipment reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation
to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described
within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may not be applicable to your machine.
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Chapter 1: General Safety Rules
Read this safety & operating Instructions manual before you use the DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER. Become familiar with the
operation and service recommendations to ensure the best performance from your machine. If you have any questions or need
assistance, please contact us at www.DRpower.com or call toll-free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) and one of our Technical
Support Representatives will be happy to help you.
Labels
Your DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use. Shown below are copies of
all the Safety and Information labels that appear on the equipment. Take a moment to study them and make a note of their
location on your Wood Splitter as you set up and before you operate the unit. Replace damaged or missing safety and information
labels immediately.
# 291381
# 291341
# 291361
# 291371
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Protect Yourself and Those Around You
This is a high-powered machine, with moving parts operating with high energy. You must operate the machine safely. Unsafe
operation can create a number of hazards for you, as well as anyone else in the nearby area. Always take the following precautions
when using this machine:
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their property, and
themselves.
Always wear protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields while using the Wood Splitter to protect your eyes from
possible thrown debris.
Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which can catch on moving parts.
We recommend wearing gloves while using the Wood Splitter. Be sure your gloves fit properly and do not have loose cuffs or
drawstrings.
Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your Wood Splitter. If you have safety shoes, we recommend wearing them. Do
not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear long pants while operating the Wood Splitter.
Use ear protectors or ear plugs rated for at least 20 dba to protect your hearing.
Keep bystanders at least 50 feet away from your work area at all times. Stop the engine when another person or pet
approaches.
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:
o Unplug the Wood Splitter from the power source.
o 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.
o Visit our website at www.drpower.com, call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637), or call 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 operated 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 Fluid penetrates anyone's skin.
Never adjust the hydraulic system.
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Safety for Children and Pets
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children and pets. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the splitting activity.
precautions:
Never
assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Always follow these
Keep children and pets at least 50 feet from the working area and ensure they are under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.
Be alert and turn the machine off if children or pets enter the work area.
Never allow children to operate the Wood Splitter.
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, visit our website at www.DRpower.com or contact DR Power Equipment for toll-free support at: 1-800-dr-owner
(376-9637) for help or information.
Never use an extension cord that is not rated for outdoor use.
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 electrical cord to move the machine.
Always grasp the electrical cord plug when unplugging the cord from the outlet; never pull the plug out by the cord. Make
sure your fingers do not touch the metal prongs when plugging or unplugging.
Never operate the Wood Splitter unless the electrical 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, keep the connection between the electrical cord and the extension cord well away from any
water.
Never use an extension cord longer than 25 feet and smaller than 12 awg in diameter, or longer than 50 feet and smaller than
10 awg in diameter; the cord will produce a voltage drop that will prevent the motor from supplying full power and may cause
damage to the motor. Use of a smaller diameter (larger awg number) extension cord could result in melting of the insulation
or even create a fire.
Always keep the electrical cord and/or extension cord away from excessive heat, oil, and sharp objects.
General Safety
Operating this Wood Splitter safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or serious injury. Unsafe operation can
create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating this Wood Splitter:
Your Wood Splitter is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. The machine is designed to Split
Logs. Do not use it for any other purpose.
Know how to stop the Wood Splitter quickly; see “stopping the Wood Splitter” in Chapter 3.
Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surface. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Check the Wood Splitter before turning it on. Never use the machine without ensuring that all guards and shields are in
place. Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using the Splitter.
Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the Wood Splitter. This
includes all shields and guards. Modifications to your machine could cause personal injuries and property damage and will
void your warranty.
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Allow only one person to operate the Wood Splitter at any time.
If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, turn the machine off and unplug the electrical cord, then
inspect for damage. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Check for damaged parts and clean, repair and/or replace as
necessary.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
Never allow people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to use the Wood Splitter. Allow only responsible individuals
who are familiar with these rules of safe operation to use your machine.
Do not operate the Wood Splitter from ground level. Place Wood Splitter at a comfortable height (24-32 inches), on a stable,
flat, and level work surface where there is plenty of room for handling material. Secure the Wood Splitter to the work surface if
it tends to slip, walk, or slide.
Never overload or attempt to split logs beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation. Personal injury or damage to the
machine could result.
While using the Wood Splitter, don't hurry or take things for granted. When in doubt about the equipment or your
surroundings, stop the machine and take the time to look things over.
Never operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Use the machine only in daylight.
Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the equipment in good operating condition.
Always cut the ends of the log you are splitting as squarely as possible.
Never split more than one log at a time unless you fully extended the ram and you need a second log to complete the split of
the first log.
Never put anything between the log guiding plates and the side of a log; logs spread as they are forced against the wedge.
Never operate the ram in a stalled position for more than five (5) seconds. The hydraulic fluid may overheat and damage the
machine. If the wood being split is excessively hard, stop the machine, rotate the log 180 and try again. If you still cannot
split the log, reject THE LOG AS IT EXCEEDS THE CAPACITY OF THE MACHINE.
Never leave the wood splitter unattended while plugged in. If you leave the area, unplug the power source.
Clean up as you work; accumulated split wood and wood chips can create a hazardous work environment.
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 10" for the DR 5-Ton Wood Splitter.
Never operate the Wood Splitter in an area of natural gas or flammable liquids.
Always operate the Wood Splitter from the operator zone (Chapter 3). 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.
A Note to All Users
No list of warnings and cautions can be all-inclusive. If situations occur that are not covered by this manual, the operator must
apply common sense and operate this DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
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Chapter 2: Setting Up The DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER
It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER as shown in Figure 1
before beginning these procedures. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us at www.DRpower.com.
DR 5-TON WOOD SPLITTER Controls and Features
Oil Pump
Assembly
Reset
Button
2-Hand Operating
Hydraulic Control
Lever
Safety Guard
Log Ram
Log Retention
Brackets
Splitting Wedge
Air Bleed Screw
Hydraulic
Fluid Tank
Dipstick and
Electric Motor
Rolling
Wheels
Electrical Cord
Electric Motor
On-O
Switch
Figure 1
Hydraulic Fluid
Fill/Drain Port
Front Support
Le
Rubber Feet
Lifting
Handle
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Specifications
Motor
Log Capacity
Length
Diameter*
Splitting Force
Hydraulic Pressure
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity
Hydraulic Fluid Type (or
equivalent)
120V~50Hz, 1500W IP54
20 inches
2 - 10 inches
5 ton
2,300 psi
3.75 quarts
SHELL Tellus 22
MOBIL DTE 11
ARA Vitam GF 22
BP Energol HLP-HM 22
Machine Length
Machine Width
Machine Height
Machine Weight
37 inches
11 inches
20 inches
93 lbs
*The diameter of the log is indicative - a small log can be difficult to split when it contains knobs or a particularly tough fiber. On
the other hand, it may not be difficult to split logs with regular fibers even if its diameter exceeds the max. figure indicated above.
Unpacking the DR 5-Ton Wood Splitter
Tools Needed:
Utility Knife
1
1. Cut the tape that secures the top box flaps with a Utility Knife.
2. Remove the Carrying Handle Brackets, Carrying Handle, Rolling Wheel
Bracket w/Wheels, Control Lever Guard, and Hardware Bag from the top
section of the foam insert (Figure 2).
3. Pull the foam insert from the shipping box.
4. Tip the shipping box onto its side and carefully slide the Splitter from the
box. Position the Splitter upside down on a flat surface (Motor up, Wedge
3
2
Hardware
Bag
4
5
and Log Ram down).
Shipping Box Parts
Item Description
1
Wheel Assembl
Control Lever Guard
Front Handle Bracket
Hardware Ba
4
Control Lever Gri
Front Handle Gri
6
Front Handle Shaft
Screw, HHC, M6 x 12
8
Washer, SpringLock, M6
9
Washer, Flat, M6
10
10
10
Figure 2
6
7
8
9
Compare the Parts (Figure 2 and Table above) with the parts you removed from the Shipping Box. If you have any Questions or if
you need assistance, contact us at www.DRpower.com or call Toll-Free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637).
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