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HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL LOG SPLITTER
Chapter 3: Operating The DR HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL LOG SPLITTER
It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Log Splitter by reviewing
Figure 2
in Chapter 2 before
beginning the steps outlined in this chapter.
Starting the Engine
Note:
See the Engine Manual for more detailed and specific information on
operating the Engine.
1.
Position your Log Splitter on flat, dry ground and chock the Wheels to
prevent the Splitter from moving during use.
2.
Make sure the fuel shut-off valve is in the “ON” position (
Figure 36
).
3.
Move the choke control lever to the CHOKE
position to the left (should
only be needed if the engine is cold).
4.
Move the throttle control lever to the FAST
position.
5.
Turn the Ignition Switch to the “On” position (
Figure 37
). Grasp the recoil
starter handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance (
Figure 36
). Let the
cord retract a little bit then pull the cord rapidly to start the engine. One or
two pulls usually starts the engine.
6.
Move the choke control lever (if used for cold engine) slowly back to the
OPEN position (to the right) when the engine is running well (
Figure 36
).
Note:
If the Log Splitter has not been running (cold engine), warm up the engine by
running the engine at half throttle for 3 to 4 minutes before splitting, then advance
the engine throttle control to maximum speed.
Stopping the Engine
1.
Move the Throttle Lever to Idle
position (
Figure 36
).
1.
Turn the Ignition Switch to the “Off” position (
Figure 37
).
Fuel Shut-off
Valve
Figure 36
Choke
Control
Lever
Throttle Control
Lever
Recoil Starter
Handle
Ignition
Switch
Figure 35
Operating
Zone
Operator
Zone
Horizontal
Position
(Top View)
Vertical
Position
Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or
warnings listed in “Chapter 1 General Safety Rules” before operating this
DR HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL LOG SPLITTER. If any doubt or question
arises about the correct or safe method of performing anything found in
this manual, please contact our Customer Service Representatives at our
toll free number: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637).
When operating the Log Splitter, make sure you are standing in the safe
operating area (OPERATOR ZONE) as shown in
Figure 35
. You must stay
in the safe operating area at all times when the wedge is in motion
(whether extending or retracting). Never place any part of your body into
a position that causes an unsafe operating condition.
Figure 37
Ignition
Switch
On
Off
Ignition
Switch
Off
On
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