Stanley CH7 User Manual

Chipper/Shredder with 2-Way Feed

Owner’s Manual

This manual contains important safety instructions for

Chipper/Shredder models: CH2, CH7

READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Do not return this unit to the store!

For product questions or service,

CALL 1-919-550-3259

or go to www.gxioutdoorpower.com

When you call the help-line you will need to have the following information:

Date of Purchase: _______________________
Location of Purchase: _______________________
Model #: _______________________
Serial #: _______________________
Serial number is located next to the on off switch on the engine block. See page 3 for more detail.

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GXi Outdoor Power, LLC reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation what so ever.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing.

This manual contains important safety instructions for Chipper/Shredders

READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the chipper/shredder and should

remain with the chipper/shredder if resold.

STANLEY is a registere d trademark of The Stanley Works or its affiliates and are used under license by GXi Outdoor Power LLC.

No part of this publication can be printed or copied without written permission.

Contents

Warnings ............................................................................................................ 1

Product Specifications ........................................................................................ 2

Component Identification ................................................................................... 3

Missing Parts Order Form................................................................................... 4

Identification Component ................................................................................... 5

Safety Information ............................................................................................. 7

Operating Guidelines.......................................................................................... 8

Assembly ............................................................................................................ 9

Important Engine Information .......................................................................... 10

Operating Instructions ...................................................................................... 12

Maintenance & Storage ................................................................................... 13

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 16

Limited Warranty & Service ............................................................................. 17

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Warnings

WARNING

This symbol indicates important safety instructions which, if not
followed, could endanger personal safety and/or property. 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

CARBON MONOXIDE GAS

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless
gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to
death.

The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.

WARNING

This machine has a rotating cutting blade capable of amputating hands
and feet and throwing objects. Keep hands and feet out of openings
while machine is running. Failure to observe these safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

WARNING: Do not operate this machine unless the chute deflector has

been installed properly.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

Wear hearing and eye protection while operating this machine or if
you are within 75 feet of this machine. Thrown objects which ricochet
can cause serious injury to the eyes.

WARNING

Never wear loose clothes or long jewelry and keep your long hair
under a headgear when operating machine. Never operate this
machine in bare feet or sandals.

Never use machine on a slope or hard smooth floor.

WARNING

Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious
personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on you or your
clothing, which can ignite. In the event of a gasoline spill, wash your
skin and change clothes immediately.

WARNING: Do not deposit branches larger than 3 inches in diameter
(depending on Model #, see Model Specifications table pg 2) in the
limb chute. Do not deposit branches larger than 1/4 inches into the
leaf funnel.

DO NOT force the branches into this machine, allow the machine to
automatically feed through.

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Warnings

Training

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and
in the manual 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 controls quickly.

3. Never allow children under 18 years old to operate this machine.
Children 18 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 or 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, 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.

NOTE:

The operator or user

is responsible for

accidents or hazards

occurring to other

people, their

property, and

themselves.

Product Specifications

Chipper/Shredder Model # Specifications

Model # CH2 CH7

Maximum RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM

Torque 8 Ft Lbs 12 Ft Lbs

Emission Compliance 48 state 48 state

Fuel Capacity (gal.) 0.9 1.3

Oil Capacity (Qts) 0.6 1.1

Engine Type DEK DEK

Displacement (cc) 208 cc 270 cc

Chipper

Shredder Yes Yes

Maximum Cutting
Thickness Diameter (in.)

Yes Yes

2.25” 3”

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Component Identification

Discharge Chute

Chipped materials are discharged
through this opening.

Fuel Tank

Use regular unleaded fuel. Always leave
about 1” of air gap at the top of the tank
for fuel expansion to prevent seepage or
spills.

Leaf Funnel

Use the Leaf funnel to feed leaves
and branches no larger than 1/4”
only.

Limb Chute

Use the Limb chute to feed longer
and/or thicker pieces of yard waste
into the impeller for chipping.
Depending on the model #, the
chipper/shredder can cut up to a

2.25” or 3” diameter piece of wood.

Choke Lever

Move the choke lever to the CHOKE
position to prepare a cold engine for
starting.

Fuel Valve

Use the fuel valve to turn fuel on and off
to engine.

Hardware Bag (Not shown)

This bag contains the owner’s manual, assembly
hardware, tools, safety glasses and oil fill funnel

If you are missing any parts, please complete the form on the next page and fax it to us at: 919-550-3277.

On/Off Switch

Set this to On before using recoil starter.
Set switch to Off to turn off engine.

Recoil Starter

The starter handle is located on the
engine. Pull the starter handle to start
engine.

Serial #:

Stamped on engine block between funnel
and engine

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