DEK 2-Way Feed Chipper/Shredder, CH1 Owner's Manual
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment
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2-Way Feed Chipper/Shredder
Owner's Manual
This manual contains important safety instructions for Chipper/Shredders
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Contents:
Warnings & Specifications
Component Identification
Assembly
Important Engine Information
Operating Instructions
Maintenance & Storage
Troubleshooting
Warranty & Service
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment WARN INGS
This owner's manual is considered a permanent part of the
chipper shredder and should remain with the chipper shredder if
resold. The information and specifications included in this publi-
cation were in effect at the time of approval for printing.
GXi International, LLC, exclusive marketer of DEK Heavy Duty
Power Equipment, reserves the right to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation what so ever. No part of this publication
may be reproduced without written permission.
WARNINGS
WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions
which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/
or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instruc-
tions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
8.
Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge
opening, remove or empty bag, or inspect and repair the
machine while the engine is running. Shut the engine off
and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against
the engine.
WARNING: Do not operate this machine unless the
chute deflector has been installed properly.
WARNING: Rotating cutting blades. Keep hands and
feet out of opening while machine is running.
WARNING: Do not deposit branches larger than 4 inch
diameter in the chute. Do not deposit branches larger than 1/4
inches into the funnel.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to
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power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the op-
erator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
Training
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the ma-
chine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble
and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future
and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
3. Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this
machine. Children 16 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a
parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper
instruction.
5. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75
feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
6. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
7. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feed-
ing chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the
rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and feet.
DO NOT force the branches into this machine, allow the ma-
chine to automaticaiiy feed through.
WARNING: Safety glasses should be worn while
operating this machine or if you are standing within 75 ft. of the
machine.
WARNING: Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at
least 75 feet from the machine while it isin operation. Stop ma-
chine if anyone enters the area.
Never wear loose clothes or long jewelry and keep your long
hair under a headgear when operating machine.
Never use machine on a slope or hard smooth floor.
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Component Identification
Attaching the Chip Collection Bag
• To attach the bag, place the opening of the bag completely
over the discharge chute and hook the metal grommets on
two wire hooks located near the base of the engine.
• Tighten the draw string securely.
Recoil Starter
The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the starter
handle to start engine.
Chipper Chute
Allow twigs and small branches up to 4" in diameter to be fed
into the impeller for chipping. See Figure 6.
Chipper Funnel
Allow leaves and small branches up to 1/4" diameter to be fed
into the funnel for chipping and shredding.
Figure 6
FuelTank
Chipper Bag (shown in hardware bag below)
Collects shredded or chipped material fed through the chipper
chute or hopper assembly.
Lawn Tractor or ATV Hitch
To be used for towing by lawn tractors or ATVs at speeds
below 15 mph.
Discharge Chute
Chipped materials are discharged through this opening. It may
be left open or the chip collection bag (Chipper Bag) can be
attached to the chute.
Fuel Tank
Fill tank with regular unleaded fuel. Always leave about 1" of air
gap at the top of the tank for fuel expansion to prevent seepage
or spills.
Chipper Funnel for depos-
iting leaves, grass, plant
debris only. Use the side
chute for branches.
Recoil
Starter
Clean out
and blade
access hatch
Dischar
Chute
Chipper Chute for
feeding branches up
to 4" in diameter.
Lawn tractor or ATV
trailer hitch (maximum
tow speed is 15 mph).
Hardware bag, safety de-
vices and chip collection
bag
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Your Responsibility
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the machine. Not all safety labels shown
may apply to your chipper shredder.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used. Remove all rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign ob-
jects which could be picked up or thrown and cause per-
sonal injury or damage to the machine.
2. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during opera-
tion or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect
eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious
injury to the eyes.
3. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and closefitting
slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or Jewelry can be
caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in
bare feet or sandals. Wear leather work gloves when feed-
ing material in the chipper chute.
4. Before starting, check all bolts and screws for proper tight-
ness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition.
Also, visually inspect machine for any damage at frequent
intervals.
5. Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as nec-
essary.
6. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes im-
mediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
c. Neverfuel machine indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the en-
gine is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before
refueling.
f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than
1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide
space for fuel expansion.
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5
minutes before starting the engine.
i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light
(e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes
dryer, etc.).
j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of
grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up
oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked
debris.
k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before
storing.
Operation
1. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the feed-
2. Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper chute,
3. Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and remove
4. If it becomes necessary to push material through the shred-
5. If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine
6. Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to
7. Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than speci-
8. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge
9. Never operate without the shredder funnel, chipper chute,
10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and
11. Keep your face and body back and to the side of the chip-
12. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.
13. Do not operate this machine on a paved, gravel or non-
14. Do not operate this machine while under the influence of
15. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do
16. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.
ing chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the
rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and feet.
feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty and free of all
debris.
any metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects
which could cause personal injury or damage to the ma-
chine.
der hopper, use a small diameter stick. Do not use your
hands or feet.
should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immedi-
ately shut the engine off. Allow the impeller to come to a
complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire, ground it
against the engine and perform the following steps:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure
continued safe operation.
build up in the discharge area. This can prevent proper
discharge and result in kickback of material through the
feed opening.
fied on the machine or in this manual. Personal injury or
machine damage could result.
opening while the engine is running. Shut the engine off,
wait until all moving parts have stopped, disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before
clearing debris.
or discharge chute properly attached to the machine. Never
empty or change discharge bag while the engine is run-
ning.
operating properly.
per chute while feeding material into the machine to avoid
accidental kickback injuries.
level surface.
alcohol or drugs.
not touch.
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