Operating instructions

8 DR
®
RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER
Figure 3
Pallet
Crate
Top
1
2
Bottom Board
on all 4 sides
Figure 2
Pallet
Crate
Top
Specifications
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Manual Start Electric Start
Engine
Subaru (refer to the engine manual for
specifications)
Subaru (refer to the engine manual for
specifications)
Wedge Height
6-1/4" 6-1/4"
Log Capacity
Length 24 inches, Diameter 30 inches* Length 24 inches, Diameter 30 inches*
Cycle Time
3 seconds (approx.) 3 seconds (approx.)
Tires
18" 18"
H-Beam Height
29 inches 29 inches
Overall Height
48 inches 48 inches
Overall Length
84 inches w/Tray 84 inches w/Tray
Width
35 inches 35 inches
Splitter Weight w/ Tray
499 lbs. (226kg) 503 lbs. (228kg)
Splitter Weight w/out Tray
467 lbs. (212kg) 471 lbs. (214kg)
Flywheel Weight
74 lbs. (34kg) 74 lbs. (34kg)
Flywheel Diameter
18-1/4" 18-1/4"
Flywheel Max RPM
400 RPM 400 RPM
*The diameter listed is indicative of the maximum suggested size - a small log can be difficult to split when it contains knots 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
maximum indicated above.
Unpacking the DR RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER
Tools and Supplies Needed:
 9/16" Wrench
 Hammer
 Pry Bar
 Safety Glasses
 Gloves
 Ear protection
1. Ensure that the Crate is in a clean flat area.
2. Pry the bottom Crate Boards away from the Pallet using a Pry Bar and
Hammer (Figure 2).
3. Pull the Crate towards the front of the Pallet (arrow 1) to create room so you
can then lift it up and rotate over (arrow 2) to the back of the machine
(Figure 3).
The crate boards are stapled to the pallet. Wear Safety Glasses, Gloves and
ear protection when prying the bottom boards off to protect your eyes, hands
and ears.