Operating instructions

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Operator
Zone
Figure 10
TOP VIEW
Operator
Zone
Chapter 3: Operating The DR RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER
It may be helpful to better familiarize yourself with the features of your Log
Splitter by reviewing Figure 1 in Chapter 2 before beginning the steps outlined
in this chapter.
Starting
1. Position your Log Splitter on flat, dry ground.
2. Make sure the fuel shut-off valve is in the “ON” position (Figure 11).
3. Move the choke control lever to the “CHOKE” position (should only be
needed if the engine is cold).
4. Move the throttle control lever to the “fast” position.
5. Manual Start:
Turn the Ignition Switch to the “On” position (Figure 12).
Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance
(Figure 11). 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. Electric Start:
Turn and hold the Key in the start position until Engine starts
then let the Key return to run position (Figure 12).
7. Move the choke control lever (if used for cold engine) slowly back to the
“RUN” position when the engine is running well (Figure 11).
8. 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, then advance the
engine throttle control to maximum speed.
Stopping
1. Move the Throttle Lever to Idle.
2. Manual Start:
Turn the Ignition Switch to the “Off” position (Figure 12).
3. Electric Start:
Turn the Key to the Off position.
 Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or
warnings listed in “Chapter 1 General Safety Rules” before operating this
DR RAPIDFIRE 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 10. You must stay
in the safe operating area at all times when the ram is in motion (whether
extending or retracting). Never place any part of your body into a position
that causes an unsafe operating condition.
 Before loading and operating the Log 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.
Fuel Shut-off
Valve
Figure 11
Choke Control
Leve
r
Throttle Control
Lever
Recoil Starter
Handle
Key Switch
Start
Run
Off
Figure 12
Electric Start
En
g
ine
Manual
Start
Engine
Ignition Switch
On
Of
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