Owner`s manual

Rev: April 2010
DEK® is exclusively distributed by GXi Outdoor Power LLC
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment
Operating Instructions
Starting the Engine
Step 3: Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the
metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over
the metal tip on the spark plug.
Step 4: Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A
warm engine may not require choking).
Step 5: Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
Step 6: Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until en-
gine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will
pull slightly
harder at this point). Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full
arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let the rope re-
wind slowly. Repeat the previous steps until engine fires.
Step 7: When engine starts, move choke control gradually to
the RUN position.
NOTE: A noise will be heard when finding the start of the com-
pression cycle. This noise is caused by the flails and fingers,
which are part of the shredding mechanism, and it should be
expected until the impeller reaches full speed.
To Empty the Chip Bag
 Stop the engine.
 Release the drawstring and remove the bag from the dis-
charge chute.
 Empty bag and reattach to the discharge chute opening.
Using the Chipper Shredder
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be raked up
and placed in the funnel assembly for shredding. DO NOT PUT
BRANCHES INTO THE TOP FUNNEL. BRANCHES SHOULD
BE FED INTO THE SIDE CHIPPER CHUTE.
If using the side chipper chute to chip branches, it is im-
portant to let the chipper feed the branches through auto-
matically. DO NOT attempt to force the branches through.
If the branches do not automatically feed through, gently
push the branch and then allow the chipper to automati-
cally feed the branch through. Forcing branches into the
side chute may wear the belt prematurely.
After the material has been shredded by the flail blades on the
impeller assembly, it will be discharged out of opening or into
chip catcher bag.
Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than
vegetation found in a normal yard (i.e. branches, leaves, twigs,
etc.) Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are
thoroughly dried out. Twigs and small branches up to 4” in
diameter can be fed into the chipper chute.
IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside the housing in
the discharge area. If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove
and clean as instructed. For best performance, it is also
important to keep the chipper blade sharp.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running
or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
WARNING
WARNING: The operation of any chipper shredder can re-
sult in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can damage your eyes severely. Always wear the safety
glasses provided with this unit or eye shields before chip-
ping or shredding and while performing any adjustments or
repairs.
Always use the proper personal safety equipment before
starting this machine:
1. Ear protection
2. Gloves
3. Eye protection
Add Gasoline and Oil
Step 1: Add gasoline
Step 2: Add approximately 1.1 quarts of 10W-30 oil (5W-30 is
recommended for cold weather climate) until the oil is about to
overflow from the oil fill spout. A low oil sensor will prevent the
engine from running unless the oil is COMPLETELY FULL.
Ensure both oil fill plugs on the
engine are secure after filling.
WARNING