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K10 RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you
continue to experience problems, contact us at www.DRpower.com or call toll-free 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for support.
Troubleshooting Table
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The Motor does not run
Splitter unplugged; plug Splitter in.
Splitter Cord may be damaged; visit our website at www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
The motor Reset has tripped; push the Reset Button.
If the above causes are not the problem, a circuit breaker might need to be reset; Reset Circuit
Breaker.
If the Motor still does not run, visit our website at www.DRPower.com or call 1-800-DR-
OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
Motor Reset
continuously trips
Make sure the voltage at the outlet or extension cord connection to the Splitter is 110-
120VAC.
If you are using an extension cord, make sure that the cord is no more than 25 feet long, is
not smaller than 12 AWG wire or no more than 50 feet long, and is not smaller than 10 AWG
wire.
The Belt is too tight. Check the Belt Tension and adjust to allow for slipping.
Log fails to split.
Incorrect positioning of the log; re-position the log flat on the splitting beam with the end
squarely against the Wedge.
Log exceeds permitted dimensions or the wood is too hard for the capacity of the machine.
The maximum log length is 16" with a maximum diameter of 12" for the Splitter
Rack returning very slow
or not returning
properly.
Check for wood chips or debris between ram and rail. Clean beam of built up/caked on
debris.
Check rack lift bearing for alignment or damage.
Check interference between Ram and Tray.
Return spring is unhooked or damaged. Reconnect or replace as needed.
Operator Lever snapping
out of gear or not
staying in gear.
Lever not all the way in the Split Position when rack comes under full load. Push lever quicker
and more forcefully into the full Split Position. A hard stop should be felt at the end of the
stroke when engaging the handle.
Vertical adjustment is not adjusted correctly. See the “Adjusting the Steel Bushing over
Center” section in Chapter 4.
Ram has been overloaded at lower part of face. Check rack gear for straightness.
With Motor running and
the handle is pushed,
the ram does not move
or is slow to respond.
Make sure the voltage at the outlet or extension cord connection to the Splitter is 110-
120VAC.
If you are using an extension cord, make sure that the cord is no more than 25 feet long, is
not smaller than 12 AWG wire or no more than 50 feet long, and is not smaller than 10 AWG
wire.
If the Wedge will still not move or is slow to respond, Visit our website at www.DRPower.com,
or call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the electric motor, wait five minutes to allow all parts to cool.
Disconnect the power cord from the source of Electricity.
