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. For product questions or service, CALL 1-919-550-3259 or go to www.beastpowerequipment.
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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 Assembly ............
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 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. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation.
Warnings Heavy Duty Power Equipment 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. 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.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment Component Identification 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. Chipper Funnel Use the chipper funnel to feed leaves only. Choke Lever On/Off Switch Move the choke lever to the CHOKE position to prepare a cold engine for starting. Set this switch to On before using recoil starter. Set switch to Off to switch off engine.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment Missing Parts Request Form Please indicate the part that you are missing: Hardware bag Wheel Kit Other Name Address Date of purchase Model #: CH2 CH3 CH4 Phone 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.
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. Preparation 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the chipper/ shredder is to be used.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment Operating Guidelines READ THESE OPERATING GUIDELINES BEFORE YOU PROCEED ANY FURTHER The side chute is for longer and/or thicker pieces of yard waste. Depending on your model, you may cut up to a 3” x 4” in diameter piece of wood. 1. 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. 2.
Assembly Heavy Duty Power Equipment Second, place the funnel over the opening on the chipper box, ensuring the rubber gasket is correctly aligned. Secure the funnel with the two “swing up bolts” and the one fixed bolt using the wrench provided. Tighten the nuts securely. Required tools: A Philips head screw driver Approximate assembly time: 10 minutes 1. Remove the chipper from its carton. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. 2.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment Important Engine Information DEK Engine Only—See Manufacturer’s manual for other engines NOTE: The chipper/shredder operates most efficiently at the factory set engine speed of 3600 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. WARNING Carbon Monoxide Gas Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas.
Operating Instructions Heavy Duty Power Equipment 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 starting the engine, pull the cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly to avoid kickback. 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.
Maintenance and Storage Heavy Duty Power Equipment Maintenance Schedule 20 hrs or Before each every 3 use months Item Engine Oil (Check) 50 hrs or every 3 months 100 hrs or every 6 months 300 hrs or every 1 year 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 Filter (Clean) X 6.
Maintenance & Storage Heavy Duty Power Equipment Scribe a mark on the base plate along the edge of the engine. 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. Tighten the engine mounting bolts securely. Re-install the belt and verify the tension. If the belt is still too loose, move the engine back another 1/8” by repeating the above steps.
Troubleshooting Heavy Duty Power Equipment Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. (If equipped) 4. Choke not in CHOKE position. (If equipped) 5. Engine not primed. 6. Blocked fuel line. 7. Faulty spark plug. 8. Low oil 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Move throttle lever to FAST position. Engine runs erratic 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Limited Warranty & Service Heavy Duty Power Equipment Length of Warranty: *(from the date of original retail Products Covered by this Warranty Engine purchase) Noncommercial /Nonrental 12 months Commercial 12 months Rental 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.
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