Dawson MULCH MATE DS1000 User manual

Operator’s Manual
Parts Manual
Rev 02 4/19/19

Dawson Manufacturing LLC
899 Airport Park Rd #E
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
888-77MULCH
www.MulchMateUSA.com
Product and Contact Information
Please contact your authorized Mulch Mate dealer for information and service on
your product. Always provide your product model and serial number listed below.
Dealer Name: _______________________________
Dealer Address: _______________________________
_______________________________
Dealer Phone: _______________________________
Date Purchased: ___________________
Model Number: ___________________
Serial Number: ___________________
It is highly recommended for anyone operating the machine to watch the
online training video and take the certification exam
https://mulchmateusa.com/video-training

Table of Contents
Introduction
Product Description --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 3
Read Manual Before Use -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 3
Using Your Manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 3
Parts Location ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 3
Safety
Safety Decals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 5
General Safety Procedures ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 6
Training Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 6
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------- page 6
Operation Safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ page 6
Preventing Accidents ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ page 7
Roadway Safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 8
Maintenance Safety -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 8
Operations
Quick Safety Check --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 9
Powering Unit On ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 9
Pull Out Tarp for Loading ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 10
Covering Load for Transporting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 10
If Using Optional Wheel Barrow Mounts ------------------------------------------------------------------ page 10
Preparing for Transport ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 10
Using Unit on Site ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 11
Opening Unit to Load Debris -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 11
Closing Unit Before Transport ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 12
Preparing Unit Before Raising Dump Body --------------------------------------------------------------- page 12
Securing Unit for Transport ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 12
Maintenance
Cleaning and General Maintenance ------------------------------------------------------------------------ page 13
Warranty ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 13

Introduction
Dawson Manufacturing LLC is pleased to provide you with your new Mulch
Mate DS1000 mulch delivery system. We hope you enjoy many years of
great service and productivity with this fine product.
Product Description
The Mulch Mate DS1000 is the first product you can attach to the landscape body truck you already own. With
our Patented design you can fill your truck with mulch and remove it directly into a wheelbarrow with the use
of a simple joystick, eliminating the back-breaking job of shoveling for hours. The unique tarp system pulls
mulch into the unit where it gets conditioned by the augers before being transported by the cross conveyor to
wheelbarrows, containers, or straight onto the ground. It also allows you to separate new clean mulch from any
debris that you need to reload in your truck for disposal. Another unique design of the DS1000 is the dual
pivoting hinge which allows you to swing the unit around to the side of your truck, lock it in place, then raise
your dump bed to empty the contents. The hinge also allows you to use and load your truck as you normally
would without having to remove the Mulch Mate unit.
**Read the Operations Manual Completely Before Use**
Using Your Manual
This manual has been created to help you gain the important knowledge of what is needed to safely operate,
maintain and service your new equipment. It is divided into sections for convenient reference of the
appropriate information.
You must read and understand the operator’s manual before operating your new equipment. Understanding
the operator’s manual will help you, as well as others, avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
The operator’s manual should stay with the equipment at all times even when sold.
The information in this manual provides the operator with the safest procedures to operate the equipment
while getting the maximum benefits out of your unit. Failure to follow the safety instructions is this manual may
result in personal injury and/or damage to your equipment.

Parts Location
1. Tarp Roller 2. Auger Rollers 3. Batteries
4. Conveyor Belt 5. Tarp Motor 6. Tarp Gear Set
7. Power Distribution Box 8. Conveyor Motor 9. Hinge
10. Auger Gear Box 11. Control Panel 12. Take Up Roller
Safety
Safety Decals
Throughout the manual you will encounter special messages and symbols that will identify potential safety
concerns to help you as well as others avoid personal injury and/or damage to your equipment.
There are three signal words that describe the level of safety concern. Danger, Warning and Caution. Safety
should always be the #1 priority when working on or operating any equipment. Accidents are more likely to
occur when proper operating procedures are not followed, or inexperienced operators are involved.