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DR
®
RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER
Operator
Zone Operator
Zone
Figure 17
TOP VIEW
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 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 18 ).
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 “Rabbit” position.
5. Manual Start: Turn the Ignition Switch to the “On” position ( Figure 19 ).
Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull until you feel resistance
(
Figure 17 ). 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 19 ).
7. 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 18 ).
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, then advance the engine
throttle control to maximum speed.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the Throttle Lever to Idle “Turtle” position ( Figure 18 ).
2. Manual Start: Turn the Ignition Switch to the “Off” position ( Figure 19 ).
3. Electric Start: Turn the Key to the “Off” position.
Manual Start Electric Start
Ignition Switch
On
Off
Key Switch
Start
Run
Off
Figure 19
Fuel Shut-off
Valve
Figure 18
Choke Control
Lever
Throttle Control
Lever
Recoil Starter
Handle
Fuel Shut-off
Valve
Figure 18
Choke Control
Lever
Throttle Control
Lever
Recoil Starter
Handle

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 F
igure 17 . 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.