GXi Outdoor Power Brush Master User manual

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This manual contains important safety instructions for
Chipper/Shredder models: CH6, CH8
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Chipper/Shredder with 2-Way Feed
Owner’s Manual

Copyright© 2012 by GXi Outdoor Power, LLC. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication can be reproduced or distributed without prior written permission of GXi Outdoor Power, LLC
Clayton, NC 27520 USA.
Brush Master™ is a trademark of GXi Outdoor Power, LLC
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DEK® is exclusively distributed by GXi Outdoor Power, LLC
GXi Outdoor Power, LLC reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice
and without incurring any obligation what so ever.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing.
This manual contains important safety instructions for Chipper/Shredders
READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the chipper/shredder and
should remain with the chipper/shredder if resold.
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Contents
Warnings...................................................................................1
Product Specifications...............................................................2
Component Identification ......................................................... 3
Missing Parts Order Form ........................................................ 4
Identification Component ..........................................................5
Safety Information.....................................................................7
Operating Guidelines ................................................................8
Assembly ..................................................................................9
Important Engine Information..................................................10
Operating Instructions.............................................................12
Maintenance & Storage...........................................................13
Troubleshooting ......................................................................16
Limited Warranty & Service.....................................................17
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Warnings
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.
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless
and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of
consciousness and may lead to death.
The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
This machine has a rotating cutting blade capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Keep
hands and feet out of openings while machine is running.
Failure to observe these safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING: Do not operate this machine unless the chute
deflector has been installed properly.
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.
Wear hearing and eye protection while operating this
machine or if you are within 75 feet of this machine.
Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to
the eyes.
Never wear loose clothes or long jewelry and keep your
long hair under a headgear when operating machine.
Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.
Never use machine on a slope or hard smooth floor.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when
gasoline is spilled on you or your clothing, which can
ignite. In the event of a gasoline spill, wash your skin and
change clothes immediately.
WARNING: Do not deposit branches larger than 3 inches
in diameter (depending on Model #, see Model
Specifications table pg 2) in the limb chute. Do not
deposit branches larger than 1/4 inches into the leaf
funnel.
DO NOT force the branches into this machine, allow the
machine to automatically feed through.
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