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K10 RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER
SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Serial No.
Order No.
Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER.
Original Language
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 K10 RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DR Power Equipment Toll-free phone: 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) Serial No. Fax: 1-802-877-1213 Original Language Order No. Website: www.DRpower.com Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating the DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional.

  • Page 3: 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 LOG SPLITTER as you set up and before you operate the unit.
  • Page 4 Keep children and pets at least 50 feet from the working area and ensure they are under the watchful care of a responsible adult.  Be alert and turn the machine off if children or pets enter the work area.  Never allow children to operate the Log Splitter. ® K10 RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER...
  • Page 5 Never open the switch box or motor cover. Never attempt any electrical repairs yourself. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician, visit our website at www.DRpower.com or contact DR Power Equipment for toll-free support at: 1-800-dr-owner (376-9637) for help or information.
  • Page 6 No list of warnings and cautions can be all-inclusive. If situations occur that are not covered by this manual, the operator must apply common sense and operate this DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER in a safe manner. Contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Setting Up The Dr K10 Rapidfire Log Splitter

    Chapter 2: Setting Up The DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your 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.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    *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. Assembling the DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER Tools needed: ...

  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Operating The Dr K10 Rapidfire Log Splitter

    Read and understand all instructions, safety precautions, and/or warnings listed in “Chapter 1 General Safety Rules” before operating this DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER. If any doubt or question arises Operator about the correct or safe method of performing anything found in this...
  • Page 10 Splitter and may cause personal injury (Figure 7).  Make sure both ends of the log you are splitting are cut as square as possible. This will prevent the log from sliding out of position while under pressure (Figure 8). Figure 8 ® K10 RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER...
  • Page 11 Wood THE RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER OPERATES DIFFERENTLY THAN A Against Wedge 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 Handle is necessary for the Rack and Pinion to engage and disengage fully without damage.

  • Page 12: Chapter 4: Maintaining The Dr K10 Rapidfire Log Splitter

    Chapter 4: Maintaining the DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this manual for proper maintenance procedures. Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the motor, unplug the power cord and wait five (5) minutes to allow all parts to cool.
  • Page 13 Belt Greasing the Rack Guard Note: It is important to grease the Rack every 5 hours for proper operation. Tools and Supplies needed: Guard  Screws General Purpose Grease  Center Clean Rags Guard Guard  Phillips Screwdriver Screws 1. Use a Phillips Screwdriver to remove the 11 Guard Screws, Washers and Lock Washers that secure the Center Guard (Figure 12).
  • Page 14 5. Tighten the Tension Nut against the Frame and follow the steps in the “Checking and Adjusting the Belt Tension” section to set the Belt tension. 6. Tighten the Motor Hardware. 7. Reinstall the Guards. ® K10 RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER...
  • Page 15 When using the Splitter for the first time after this adjustment, split smaller diameter logs with no knots to verify that the adjustments are correct before trying larger diameter tougher logs. If you have any questions please contact us at www.DRpower.com or call 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) for assistance. CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...

  • Page 16: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

     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.
  • Page 17 Troubleshooting Table (Continued) 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. YMPTOM OSSIBLE AUSE  Wedge end of machine too high. Must be almost level with ram end or just slightly higher. Rack slamming back too fast.

  • Page 18: Chapter 6: Parts Lists And Schematic Diagrams

    Chapter 6: Parts Lists and Schematic Diagrams Parts List – Flywheel and Guard Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description 353971 Leg Assembly 361031 Nut, Finish, M8, ZP 337431 Washer, Lock, M8 353931...
  • Page 19 Schematic – Flywheel and Guard Assembly CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 20 Parts List – Frame and Motor Assembly NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through DR Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description Ref# Part# Description 364221 Bolt, HCS, M10 - 1.50 mm X 30 mm, CL 8.8, 302521 Washer, M12 354111 Ram Assembly...
  • Page 21 Schematic – Frame and Motor Assembly CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 22 Notes: ® K10 RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER...
  • Page 23 Notes: CONTACT US AT www.DRpower.com...
  • Page 24 Daily Checklist for the DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER To help maintain your DR K10 RAPIDFIRE LOG SPLITTER for optimum performance, we recommend you follow this checklist each time you use your Log Splitter. Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the motor, wait five minutes to allow all parts to cool.