DEK 2-Way Feed Chipper/Shredder Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 5)

Rev: April 2010

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Heavy Duty Power Equipment

Assembly

READ THESE OPERATING GUIDELINES BEFORE YOU

PROCEED ANY FURTHER

Operation

1. 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.

2. Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper chute,

feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty and free of all

debris.

3. Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and remove

any metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects

which could cause personal injury or damage to the ma-

chine.

4. If it becomes necessary to push material through the shred-

der hopper, use a small diameter stick. Do not use your

hands or feet.

5. If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your machine

should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immedi-

ately shut the engine off. Allow the impeller to come to a

complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire, ground it

against the engine and perform the following steps:

a. Inspect for damage.

b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.

c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure

continued safe operation.

6. Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to

build up in the discharge area. This can prevent proper

discharge and result in kickback of material through the

feed opening.

7. Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than speci-

fied on the machine or in this manual. Personal injury or

machine damage could result.

8. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge

opening while the engine is running. Shut the engine off,

wait until all moving parts have stopped, disconnect the

spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before

clearing debris.

9. Never operate without the shredder funnel, chipper chute,

or discharge chute properly attached to the machine. Never

empty or change discharge bag while the engine is run-

ning.

10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in place and

operating properly.

11. Keep your face and body back and to the side of the chip-

per chute while feeding material into the machine to avoid

accidental kickback injuries.

12. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.

13. Do not operate this machine on a paved, gravel or non-

level surface.

14. Do not operate this machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

15. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do

not touch.

16. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is running.

Your Responsibility

Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,

understand and follow the warnings and instructions in

this manual and on the machine. Not all safety labels shown

may apply to your chipper shredder.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be

used. Remove all rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign ob-

jects which could be picked up or thrown and cause per-

sonal injury or damage to the machine.

2. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during opera-

tion or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect

eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious

injury to the eyes.

3. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and closefitting

slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or Jewelry can be

caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in

bare feet or sandals. Wear leather work gloves when feed-

ing material in the chipper chute.

4. Before starting, check all bolts and screws for proper tight-

ness to be sure the machine is in safe working condition.

Also, visually inspect machine for any damage at frequent

intervals.

5. Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, as nec-

essary.

6. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme

care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable

and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can

occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes

which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes im-

mediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container.

b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other

sources of ignition.

c. Never fuel machine indoors.

d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the en-

gine is hot or running.

e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before

refueling.

f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than

1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide

space for fuel expansion.

g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and

equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5

minutes before starting the engine.

i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside

where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light

(e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes

dryer, etc.).

j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free of

grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up

oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked

debris.

k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before

storing.

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