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TM
®
Chipper/Shredder with 2-Way Feed
Owner’s Manual
This manual contains important safety instructions for
Chipper/Shredder models: CH2, CH3, CH4
READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Copyright© 2009 by GXi Outdoor Power, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced or distributed without prior written permission of GXi Outdoor Power, LLC Clayton, NC 27520 USA. Brush Master™ is a trademark of GXi Outdoor Power, LLC DEK® is registered trademark of GXi Outdoor Power, LLC DEK® is exclusively distributed by GXi Outdoor Power, LLC GXi Outdoor Power, LLC reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Contents Warnings ............................................................................ 1 Product Specifications ........................................................ 2 Component Identification ................................................... 3 Missing Parts Order Form…………………………………….4 Safety Information .............................................................. 5 Operating Guidelines ......................................................... 6
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Warnings WARNING 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 Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 manual before attempting to operate this machine. feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop Failure to comply with these instructions may result in machine if anyone enters the area.
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Warnings Training 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 7. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or in the machine and in the manual) before attempting to feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe with the rotating impeller can amputate fingers, place for future and regular reference and for hands, and feet. ordering replacement parts. 8. Never attempt to unclog either
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Component Identification Fuel Tank Use regular unleaded fuel. Always Chipper Funnel leave about 1” of air gap at the top of the tank for fuel expansion to Use the chipper funnel to prevent seepage or spills. feed leaves only. Choke Lever On/Off Switch Move the choke Set this switch to On before lever to the CHOKE using recoil starter. Set position to prepare a switch to Off to switch off cold engine for engine. starting. Recoil Starter Fuel V
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Missing Parts Request Form Please indicate the part that you are missing: Hardware bag Name Wheel Kit Other Address Date of purchase Model #: CH2 Phone CH3 CH4 Email Serial #: Comments: 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. Rev: 07/2010 Brush Master™ Chipper/Shredder with 2-Way F
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Safety Information Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this chipper/shredder to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. Note: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your chipper/shredder. i. Never store machine or fuel container inside near Preparation an open flame, spark, or pilot light (e.g., furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc.). 1. Thoroughly inspect the ar
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Operating Guidelines READ THESE OPERATING GUIDELINES BEFORE YOU PROCEED ANY FURTHER The side chute is for longer and/or thicker 1. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in the pieces of yard waste. Depending on your feeding chambers and discharge opening. Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate fingers, hands, and model, you may cut up to a 3” x 4” in diameter feet. piece of wood. 2. Before starting the machine, make sure the chi
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Assembly Second, place the funnel over the opening on the Required tools: A Philips head screw driver chipper box, ensuring the rubber gasket is correctly Approximate assembly time: 10 minutes aligned. Secure the funnel with the two “swing up bolts” and the one fixed bolt using the wrench provided. Tighten 1. Remove the chipper from its carton. the nuts securely. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along to
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Important Engine Information Heavy Duty Power Equipment DEK E ngine Only—See Manufacturer’s manual for other engines NOTE: The chipper/shredder operates most efficiently at the factory set engine speed of 3600 WARNING RPM. The speed is controlled by the governor, and the throttle setting should not be adjusted. Do not attempt to adjust the speed of the engine. Carbon Monoxide Gas Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a Emission Control System Information colorle
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Operating Instructions steps until engine fires. DANGER Rapid retraction of the recoil starter cord can pull the starter cord back faster than you can let go. When This machine was built to be operated according to the starting the engine, pull the cord slowly until rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of resistance is felt then pull rapidly to avoid kickback. power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the NOTE:
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Maintenance and Storage Maintenance Schedule 20 hrs or 50 hrs or 100 hrs or 300 hrs or Before each Item every 3 every 3 every 6 every 1 use months months months year Engine Oil (Check) X Engine Oil (Change) X Air Cleaner (Check) X Air Cleaner Wash X Fuel filter Cup (Clean) X Spark Plug (Clean) X Spark Plug (Change) X Lubricate Release Bracket X Lubricate Hopper Assembly X Check Chipper Blade X Fuel Tank and Fi
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Maintenance & Storage Scribe a mark on the base plate along the edge of the engine. WARNING Remove the belt from the pulleys. Remove the handle, discharge chute and screen. Loosen the four bolts securing the engine. Slide the engine about 1/8” further back. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and Tighten the engine mounting bolts securely. ground against engine before cleaning, Re-install the belt and verify the tension.
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Troubleshooting Heavy Duty Power Equipment Problem Cause Remedy 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. Engine fails to start 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct 3. Move throttle lever to FAST position. starting position. (If equipped) 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. (If 4. Move choke to CHOKE position. equipped) 5. Prime engine. 5. Engine not primed. 6. Clean fuel line.
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment Limited Warranty & Service Length of Warranty: *(from the date of original retail purchase) Products Covered by this Warranty NoncommercialCommercial Rental /Nonrental Engine 12 months 12 months 12 months *Length of Warranty: Consumable parts such as oil, spark plugs, filters, blades, and belts are not covered by this warranty. Warranty repairs will be made without charge for parts and labor for the first 6 months. After the first 6 months, the limited w
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