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Rev: 4.5/15/12

 

Brush Master™ Chipper/Shredder with 2-Way Feed 

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NOTE: The chipper/shredder operates most 
efficiently at the factory set engine speed of 3600 
RPM. The speed is controlled by the governor, 
and the throttle setting should not be adjusted. 
Do not attempt to adjust the speed of the engine. 

 
 

Emission Control System Information 

The U.S. and California Clean Air Acts 
EPA and California regulations require all manufacturers 
to furnish written instructions describing the operation and 
maintenance of emission control systems. The following 
instructions and procedures must be followed in order to 
keep the emissions from your DEK engine within the 
emission standards.  
 
The emission control systems on your DEK engine were 
designed, built, and certified to conform with EPA and 
California emission regulations.  
 
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission 
control devices and systems may be performed by any 
engine repair provider, using parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to 
EPA standards.

 

We recommend the use of genuine DEK 

parts whenever you have maintenance done. These 
original-design replacement parts are manufactured to the 
same standards as the original parts, so you can be 
confident of their performance.  
 
The use of aftermarket replacement parts, not of the 
original design and quality, may impair the effectiveness of 
your emission control system. A manufacturer of an 
aftermarket part assumes the responsibility that the part 
will not adversely affect emission control performance and 
must certify that use of the part will comply with emission 
regulations. 

 
 

In the State of California a spark arrestor is required by 
law. Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws 
apply on all federal lands. If you equip the muffler with a 
spark arrestor, it must be maintained in effective working 
order.  

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

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. To keep 
exhaust gas from accumulating, DO NOT use this 
product in a garage, basement, crawlspace, enclosed 
shed, or any other area without adequate ventilation. DO 
NOT use this equipment near ventilation ducts or open 
windows that may allow exhaust gasses to enter your 
home or business. ONLY operate this product outdoors. 

 

The engine exhaust from this product and other 
components contain chemicals known to the State of 
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other 
reproductive harm. 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 
 

 
Fire and Burn Hazards 

The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some 
materials. 

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Keep the power equipment at least 3 feet (1 meter) 
away from buildings and other equipment during 
operation. 

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Do not enclose this product in any structure. 

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Do not smoke when refueling. 

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Keep flammable materials away. 

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The muffler becomes very hot during operation and 
remains hot for a while after stopping the engine. Be 
careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot.  

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Let the engine cool before storing. 

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Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine 
stopped. 

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Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may 
ignite after the engine has started. Make sure that 
any spilled fuel has been wiped up before starting 
the engine. 

 

 

Important Engine Information 

WARNING 

WARNING 

Summary of Contents for Brush Master

Page 1: ...__________ Location of Purchase _______________________ Model _______________________ Serial _______________________ Serial number is located next to the on off switch on the engine block See page 3 for more detail TM This manual contains important safety instructions for Chipper Shredder models CH6 CH8 READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Chipper Shred...

Page 2: ...e 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 INSTRUC...

Page 3: ...ent com Turf Beast 36 inch 54 inch Walk Be hind Mower BEAST SERIES Brush Master Chipper Shredder with 2 Way Feed 100 inch Tow Behind Mower The Beast 36 inch Brush Mower Brush Beast 36 inch 45 inch Snow Blower Snow Beast 54 inch 62 inch Zero Turn Mower Z Beast ...

Page 4: ...s 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 Rev 4 5 15 12 Brush Master Chipper Shredder with 2 Way Feed T ...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ... 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 or feet near rotating parts or in the feeding chambers and discharge opening Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate fingers hands and feet 8 Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or discharge opening or inspect and repair the mac...

Page 7: ...als are discharged through this opening Fuel Tank Use regular unleaded fuel Always leave about 1 of air gap at the top of the tank for fuel expansion to prevent seepage or spills Hardware Bag Not shown This bag contains the owner s manual assembly hardware tools safety glasses and oil fill funnel On Off Switch Set this to On before using recoil starter Set switch to Off to turn off engine Choke Le...

Page 8: ...pt Without a receipt your order will be delayed You may also email us at customerservice gxioutdoorpower com If emailing please scan in your proof of purchase Comments Please indicate the part that you are missing Model CH8 CH6 Serial Date of purchase Refer to parts diagram and part list on page 5 and 6 for part numbers This will expe dite the process ...

Page 9: ...Rev 4 5 15 12 Brush Master Chipper Shredder with 2 Way Feed 5 T Component Identification ...

Page 10: ...dware to axle 23 LCSSP12 034 Funnel entry shield plastic white chipper with BEAST label with spring BEAST CH6 Chipper Shredder Spare Parts Diagram Item GXi Part Number Description 1 LCSSP11 005 Chipper plastic leaf funnel assembly kit with hardware and label for BEAST 2 LCSSP11 002 Chipper discharge deflector with hardware and label 3 LCSSP11 023 Chipper BEAST grey limb chute 3 capacity with hardw...

Page 11: ... fill fuel tank Always leave about 1 inch open below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion g Tighten gasoline cap securely h If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move machine to another area and wait 5 minutes before starting the engine i Never store machine or fuel container inside near an open flame spark or pilot light e g furnace water heater space he...

Page 12: ...tact 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 machine 4 If it becomes necessary to push ma...

Page 13: ...leaf funnel base Item 5 Discharge chute with deflector NOTE Fill out and submit missing parts request form on page 4 should any parts be missing 4 Verify all parts are in the hardware bag Figure 2 Goggles eye protection Wrenches for assembly and blade maintenance Allen wrench for blade maintenance Oil funnel with flexible neck Spark plug wrench Owner s Manual Hardware eleven 20mm long bolts two 30...

Page 14: ...e connections Figure 3 7 Attaching the lower leaf funnel section Figure 4 The plastic part has a hook shape on the bottom side The hook shape slides into the steel track on the chipper body When the two parts have been connected fasten with three 20mm long bolts a flat washer on each side and nyloc nuts Figure 4 Figure 5 8 Attach the handle section and leaf funnel base to the upper leaf funnel wit...

Page 15: ...ust certify that use of the part will comply with emission regulations In the State of California a spark arrestor is required by law Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on all federal lands If you equip the muffler with a spark arrestor it must be maintained in effective working order Carbon Monoxide Gas Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide a colorless and odorless gas Bre...

Page 16: ...e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine Remove leaf funnel Reach in and clear the debris causing the blockage Reinstall the funnel and the clean out access hatch Connect the spark plug wire and restart NOTE If the blockage is severe the hammer screen within the discharge chute can be removed as well providing greater access To accomplish this remove the discharge...

Page 17: ...e engine to prevent unintended starting 4 Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 5 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary WARNING 6 Follow this manual for safe loading unloading transporting and storage of this machine 7 Never store the machine or fuel container inside where the...

Page 18: ...emoving three bolts with the 13mm wrenches provided in the hardware bag 4 Remove the blade using an Allen wrench on the outside of the blade through the limb chute opening and a 13mm wrench through the leaf funnel opening to remove the three fasteners from each blade After removing one blade turn the rotor by hand until the second blade is visible through the limb chute opening 5 Replace or sharpe...

Page 19: ...e Remove the retainer clip for the flail hammer pin Use a piece of pipe or wood to block the flails preventing them from inadvertently turning Remove the flail hammer pin through the limb chute opening Replace the flail hammer flail hammer pin and retaining clip Cleaning the Chipper Shredder Make sure engine is off Wipe off machine with an oiled rag to prevent rust If the fuel tank has to be drain...

Page 20: ...ace air cleaner 6 Call GXi Parts Service 919 550 3221 Too much vibration 1 Loose parts or damaged carousel 1 Call GXi Parts Service 919 550 3221 Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Dirty air cleaner 3 Carburetor not adjusted properly 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Clean or replace air cleaner 3 Call GXi Parts Service 919 550 3221 Occasional skip hesitates 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adj...

Page 21: ...pire coincident with the original product warranty The customer is responsible for transportation to and from a service center Exclusions This warranty does not cover normal wear contaminants in the fuel or oil damage as a result of use in an application for which the product was not designed damage caused by incorporation or use of unsuitable attachments or parts unauthorized alteration or other ...

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