Owner`s manual

Rev: April 2010
DEK® is exclusively distributed by GXi Outdoor Power LLC
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WARNINGS
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.
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 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.
WARNING: 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 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.
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.
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 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.
WARNING
WARNING
Heavy Duty Power Equipment
WARNINGS
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
: Do not deposit branches larger than 4 inch
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 ma-
chine to automatically feed through.
WARNING
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 is in operation. Stop ma-
chine if anyone enters the area.
WARNING
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.