Dek CH1 User Manual
®
Heavy Duty Power Equipment
2-Way Feed Chipper / Shredder
Owner’s Manual
This manual contains important safety instructions for Chipper/Shredders
READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Contents:
Warnings & Specifications
Component Identification
Missing Parts Order Form
Assembly
Important Engine Information
Operating Instructions
Maintenance & Storage
Troubleshooting
Warranty & Service
DO NOT RETURN THIS CHIPPER SHREDDER
TO THE STORE!
HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP?
call 24 hrs / 7-days a week help-line: [1] 919-550-3221
or go to www.DEKPowerUSA.com
Have the following information ready when you call us:
Date of Purchase: _______________________
Location of Purchase: _______________________
Serial #: _______________________
Model #: _______________________
DEK® is registered trademark of GXi Outdoor Power LLC Clayton, NC 27520 USA
No part of this publication can be printed or copied without written permission.
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WARNINGS
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 publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing.
GXi Outdoor Power 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
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 instructions 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
WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to
the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of
power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator 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 machine 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 feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the
rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and feet.
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
WARNING: Do not operate this machine unless the
chute deflector has been installed properly.
WARNING
WARNING: Rotating cutting blades. Keep hands and
feet out of opening while machine is running.
WARNING
WARNING
diameter in the chute. Do not deposit branches larger than 1/4
inches into the funnel.
DO NOT force the branches into this machine, allow the machine to automatically feed through.
: Do not deposit branches larger than 4 inch
WARNING
WARNING:
operating this machine or if you are standing within 75 ft. of the
machine.
Safety glasses should be worn while
WARNING
WARNING
least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Never wear loose clothes or long jewelry and keep your lo ng
hair under a headgear when operating machine.
Never use machine on a slope or hard smooth floor.
: Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at
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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
Fuel Tank
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 depositing leaves, grass, plant
debris only. Use the side
chute for branches.
Recoil
Starter
Clean out
and blade
access hatch
Discharge
Chute
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Serial #:
Stamped on engine block
between funnel and engine
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 devices and chip collection
bag
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Please indicate the part that you are missing:
Missing Parts Request Form
Hardware bag
Wheel Kit
Other
Date of purchase
Model #:
CH1
Serial #:
Comments:
Name
Address
Phone
Email
IMPORTANT: Please include your receipt. Without a receipt, your
order will be delayed. You may also email us at:
customerservice@gxioutdoorpower.com. If emailing, please scan in
your proof of purchase.
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