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Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER.

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K10 RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER

SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Order No.

DR Power Equipment

Toll-free phone:

1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637)

Fax:

1-802-877-1213

Website:

www.DRpower.com

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Page 1: ...ns before operating the DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER Original Language DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Serial No Order No DR Power Equipment Toll free phone 1 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 Fax 1 802 877 1213 Website www DRpower com ...

Page 2: ...maintain your order history and is located on your packing slip For your convenience and ready reference enter the Serial Number and Order Number in the space provided on the front cover of this manual Additional Information and Potential Changes DR Power Equipment reserves the right to discontinue change and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser The descri...

Page 3: ... 800 DR OWNER 376 9637 and one of our Technical Support Representatives will be happy to help you Chapter 1 General Safety Rules Labels Your DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER carries prominent labels as reminders for its proper and safe use Shown below are copies of all the Safety and Information labels that appear on the equipment Take a moment to study them and make a note of their location on your ...

Page 4: ...ith non slip treads when using your Log Splitter If you have safety shoes we recommend wearing them Do not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open toed sandals Wear long pants while operating the Log Splitter Use ear protectors or ear plugs rated for at least 20 dba to protect your hearing Keep bystanders at least 50 feet away from your work area at all times Stop the motor when another per...

Page 5: ...out by the cord Make sure your fingers do not touch the metal prongs when plugging or unplugging Never operate the Log Splitter unless the electrical cord is plugged into a properly grounded GFCI protected electrical outlet which supplies 110 120v power and is protected by a 20 amp circuit breaker Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly If you are using an extension...

Page 6: ...nd cut fit weld or otherwise alter standard parts on the Log Splitter This includes all shields and guards Modifications to your machine could cause personal injuries and property damage and will void your warranty Allow only one person to operate the Log Splitter at any time This includes placing the log on the beam If the machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration Shut off the Mot...

Page 7: ...our DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER as shown in Figure 1 before beginning these procedures If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact us at www DRpower com DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER Controls and Features Engagement Handle Belt Guard Ram Splitting Wedge Cradle Frame Stand Two Hand Operation Lever ON OFF Switch Circuit Breaker Switch Flywheel Belt Handle ...

Page 8: ... 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 Assembling the DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER Tools needed 14mm Wrench Note The Frame Stand comes on the machine but needs to be rotated 180 degrees to be in the operating orient...

Page 9: ...this DR K10 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 4 You must stay in the safe operating...

Page 10: ...Safety with Electric Powered Machines section in Chapter 1 to eliminate the typical causes for Circuit Breaker activation 1 Push the Circuit Breaker Switch in to reset Figure 5 Splitting Logs Note All logs should be no longer than 16 Refer to the following photos for the correct and incorrect methods of splitting logs Never split a log using an incorrect or unsafe method Do not place your hands on...

Page 11: ... the Auto Retract position Let the Ram return and allow the Flywheels to gain momentum for another full power split Figure 10 Two Hand Operation Handle Engagement Handle 1 2 THE RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER OPERATES DIFFERENTLY THAN A HYDRAULIC SPLITTER NOT OPERATING THE MACHINE PROPERLY WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE NOTICES Do not be timid A rapid movement of the Engagement H...

Page 12: ...r and Cooling Fins Lubrication All Bearings of your Splitter are sealed units and should have sufficient lubricant to last the life of your machine with normal use Perform machine lubrication per the following instructions Rail Maintenance Between each use of the LOG SPLITTER we recommend removing any debris caught on the Rail or Ram and applying a rust preventative Fluid Film or equivalent to any...

Page 13: ...d Figure 12 2 Remove the Guard Screws Washers and Lock Washers that secure the Flywheel and Belt Guard 3 Disconnect the Return Spring from the Eye Bolt on the Frame Figure 13 4 Pull the Rack out and grease the Rack Teeth top side of the Rack and the Pinion Figure 14 5 Push the Rack back in and reinstall the Return Spring to the Eye Bolt when finished greasing 6 Reinstall the Guards Figure 14 Pinio...

Page 14: ...The Belt performs best with a slight amount of slack to allow for the belt to slip on the pulley when the Wedge encounters a tough log Too much tension may stall the Motor 6 When the Belt is at the proper tension tighten the Motor Hardware 7 Reinstall the Guards Replacing the Belt Tools and Supplies needed Phillips Screwdriver 14mm Wrench 17 mm Wrench DR Belt 1 Remove the Center Guard Flywheel Gua...

Page 15: ...n then back into the Split Position to confirm the Steel Bushing is moving just past center 8 Reinstall the Stopping Bolt Nut and Lock Washer Ensure that the Stopping Bolt goes through the Return Spring and that the Return Spring is anchored under the Frame Support Figure 19 Leave a 2mm gap between the Stopping Bolt and the Engagement Handle Figure 17 9 Reinstall the Guards When using the Splitter...

Page 16: ... 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 need...

Page 17: ...oo loose Adjust or replace belt as needed Operator Lever not engaging rack with pinion gear Clean wood chips or other debris from under rack Clean accumulated dirt from frame where carriage assembly rests against rubber bumpers Rack not disengaging from pinion when handle is released Belt must be loosened to allow for slipping while disengaging Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspec...

Page 18: ...8 ZP 82 1 337431 Washer Lock M8 83 337031 Bolt HCS M8 1 25 X 25 mm CL 8 8 ZP 83 1 337431 Washer Lock M8 83 2 361031 Nut Finish M8 ZP 84 354081 Key Flywheel 8 mm X 7 mm X 20 mm 85 353991 Pinion 86 354041 Cover Flywheel Left 87 337031 Bolt HCS M8 1 25 X 25 mm CL 8 8 ZP 87 1 337431 Washer Lock M8 87 2 361031 Nut Finish M8 ZP 88 353911 Flange Bearing 89 353921 Flywheel 89 1 363181 Screw Set M8 X 1 0 X...

Page 19: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 19 Schematic Flywheel and Guard Assembly ...

Page 20: ... M10 1 5 36 1 364231 Washer Split Lock M10 37 361061 Spring Ram Lifter 38 337031 Bolt HCS M8 1 25 X 25 mm CL 8 8 ZP 38 1 337431 Washer Lock M8 38 2 361031 Nut Finish M8 ZP 39 354151 Rack 40 364261 Bolt HCS M12 1 25 mm X 60 mm 41 360981 Washer Split Lock M12 Ref Part Description 42 302521 Washer M12 43 354111 Ram Assembly 44 364341 Nut Finish M5 45 364331 Washer Split Lock M5 45 1 364321 Washer Fla...

Page 21: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 21 Schematic Frame and Motor Assembly ...

Page 22: ...22 DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER Notes ...

Page 23: ...CONTACT US AT www DRpower com 23 Notes ...

Page 24: ...icks and wear Sharpen if needed Apply Grease to the Rack and Pinion Teeth Apply a rust preventative Fluid Film or equivalent to any bare metal areas on the top of the Rail Clean the exterior of the unit to remove all dirt grease and any other foreign material Clean dirt and debris from the motor cooling Fins To prevent rust touch up painted surfaces that have been scratched or chipped Be sure all ...

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