DK2 OPC503EV 3 Inch 57.6V Battery Powered Disk Chipper Shredder User Manual

OPC503EV
3-INCH 57.6V LI-ION POWERED
DISK CHIPPER SHREDDER
USER MANUAL

DK2 USA WEST
3311 MEADE AVENUE STE
E DOCK 13, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
89102 USA| DK2 CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE
5330 MAINWAY
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO
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NORTH UNIT, TOLEDO, OHIO
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WARRANTY

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE
YOU HAVE A 1-YEAR WARRANTY AND DK2 WILL REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART FOR FREE.
CALL US AT 1-888-277-6960 FOR FAST WARRANTY PARTS AND QUESTIONS.

WHAT IS COVERED – 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INCLUDED
DK2 Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that product will be free and clear of manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase. If within one (1) year from the original date of purchase this product fails due to defect in material or workmanship, DK2 Inc. will repair, replace, or supply any covered defective part at our option. DK2 Inc. is 1-year parts only warranty no labor.
Upon expiry of one (1) year, DK2 Inc. will have no further liability related to the product. DK2 Inc.
does not authorize any party, including its authorized distributors or dealers, to offer any other warranty on behalf of DK2 Inc.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR APPLY TO:

1. Damage to the product due to misuse, mishandling and abuse
2.  Improper installation, maintenance and storage
3. Expendable parts such as nuts and bolts, pins and springs, wiring and switch components, hydraulic hoses and fittings, cutting teeth, cutting chains, cutting blades, throttles, belts and tires.
4. Normal wear and tear
5. Consequential damage & incidental damages such as damage to persons or property

PROCEDURE FOR OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
Within the one (1) year warranty period, the purchaser of the product can CALL 1-888-277-6960 or contact us on www.dk2.com. Notify us of the claimed defect and provide proof of original purchase.
At this time the validity of the claim will be determined, and if approved replacement parts will be issued. No returned product will be accepted under warranty unless accompanied by an RGA# issued by DK2 Inc.

DAMAGED FREIGHT

Damage to your product caused by freight mishandling is NOT covered under warranty. If your freight arrives damaged, REFUSE it. Inspect your product when it arrives, otherwise if you accept it, you will be responsible for filing any freight claims with the delivery company. DK2 Inc. warranty excludes damage to product.
RESOLUTION FOR A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT.
Call us at 1-888-277-6960 between 8am- 4pm Monday to Friday EST.

ONLINE RESOURCES

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

03/8″ (00.95 cm) (top-loading hopper)
CUTTERS| Double-edge chipper blades and quad hammer shredders
CHIPPER SHREDDER| Leaves, brush, garden compost
EXPULSION CHUTE| Adjustable
DIMENSIONS| 87.4″ (L) x 41.7″ (W) x 58.7″ (H)
222 cm (L) x 105.9 cm (W) x 149.1 cm (H)
WEIGHT| 210.5 lb (95.5 kg)
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS| 44.5″ (L) x 24″ (W) x 21.7″ (H)
113 cm (L) x 61 cm (W) x 55 cm (H)
SHIPPING WEIGHT| 220.5 lb (100 kg)
WARRANTY| 1-year limited

SAFETY

SAFETY CONVENTIONS

DANGER! This indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING! This indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION! This indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may cause minor or moderate injury.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND POTENTIAL CHANGES
We reserve the right to discontinue, change, and improve our products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may not be applicable to your machine.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING! Read and understand the complete User Manual before assembling or using this product. Failure to comprehend and comply with warnings, cautions and instructions for assembly and operation could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete User Manual to operate this equipment. Operation of power equipment can be dangerous. It is the sole responsibility of the operator to understand the assembly and safe operation of this product.
DANGER! INTENDED USE: Do not use this machine for any purpose other than chipping wood, for which it was designed. Any other use is unauthorized and may result in serious injury or death.
DANGER! PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: When operating this machine, it is essential that you wear safety gear including goggles or safety glasses, steel-toed shoes and tight-fitting gloves (no loose cuffs or draw strings). Always wear ear plugs or sound-deafening headphones to protect against hearing loss when operating this wood chipper. CAUTION! Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of the machine. Keep clothing and hair away from all moving parts of the machine.

SAFETY DECALS
Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition.
Please call DK2 at 1 888-277-6960 if you need help replacing missing or defaced safety decals.

DANGER
DO NOT RUN ENGINE WHILE OPEN NE PAS FAIRE TOURNER LE MOTEUR LORSQU’IL EST OUVERT

SAFETY DEFINITIONS
The purpose of safety decals and symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and review in order to safely operate this machine. The safety warnings do not eliminate any danger, the purpose of these warnings is to bring awareness to the dangers of the machine. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures and care while using the product.

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER! GENERAL SAFETY: Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in the User Manual may result in serious injury or death.
DANGER! READ THE USER MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION

• Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete User Manual to operate this equipment.
• Keep all people and pets a minimum of 12 feet (3.7m) away from the work area when operating this machine. Only the operator is to be near the machine during use.
• Do not operate the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not completely alert to operate this machine.

DANGER! WORK AREA

• Do not operate the machine on icy, wet, muddy or otherwise slippery ground. ONLY operate your machine on level ground. Operating on a slope could cause the machine to roll over, which could result in injury.
• Do not operate the machine in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes from the motor and battery contain carbon monoxide which can be harmful or deadly when inhaled.
• Do not move the machine over hilly or uneven terrain without a tow vehicle or adequate help.
• Use a tire chock or block on wheels to prevent movement of the machine while in operation.
• Operate the machine in daylight or under good artificial light.
• Keep the work area free of clutter. Remove chipped wood from around the machine frequently to avoid potential tripping.

DANGER!

• Make sure the operator knows how to stop and disengage the controls before operating.
• Do not place hands or feet inside the machine during operation. Serious injury or death could result.
• Do not straddle or step over the machine during operation.
• Do not move the machine while the motor and battery are running
• Never leave the equipment unattended while the motor and battery is running. Shut off the motor and battery even if you are leaving the machine for a short period of time.
• Avoid contact with the motor during operation or after running to prevent burns.

WARNING! REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

• Do not operate the machine when it is in poor mechanical condition or in need of repair.
  Before each use, check that all nuts, bolts, and screws are tight.

• Do not alter the machine in any manner. Any alteration will void the warranty and could cause the machine to be unsafe to operate. Perform all recommended maintenance
  procedures before using the machine. Replace all damaged or worn parts immediately.

• Do not tamper with the motor and battery to run it at excessive speeds. The maximum motor and battery speed are preset by the manufacturer and is within safety limits.

• Remove the battery AC cable before performing any service or repair on the machine.

CAUTION! FIRE PREVENTION

• Do not smoke while operating this machine.
• Keep a Class B fire extinguisher on hand when operating this machine in dry areas as a precautionary measure against possible flying sparks.

CAUTION! IMPORTANT NOTE: This machine is equipped with an EV motor and lithium-ion battery and should not be used on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land. Please follow applicable local or state laws (if any). Inspect your motor and battery before each use to ensure the safety of the operator.

CAUTION! IMPORTANT NOTE : This machine is equipped with an EV motor and lithium-ion battery and should not be used on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land. Please follow applicable local or state laws (if any). Inspect your motor and battery before each use to ensure the safety of the operator.

CAUTION! TOWING SAFETY

• Check all local and state regulations regarding towing, licensing, and lights before towing your machine.
• Check before towing to make sure that the machine is correctly and securely attached to the towing vehicle and that the safety chains are secured to the hitch or bumper of the vehicle with enoughs lack to allow turning. Always use a Class I, 2” ball with this machine.
• Do not carry any cargo or wood on the machine.
• Do not allow anyone to sit or ride on the machine.
• Disconnect the machine from the towing vehicle before operating it.
• Use care when backing up with the machine in tow to avoid jack-knifing. Allow for added length of the machine when turning, parking, crossing intersections and in all driving situations.
• Do not exceed 15mph (24km/h) when towing your machine. Towing the machine at speeds higher than 15mph (24km/h) could result in loss of control, damage to the equipment, serious injury or death. Adjust towing speed for terrain and conditions. Be extra cautious when towing over rough terrain.

WARNING! PROPER MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition.
• Check motor and battery mounting bolts and other hardware before each use for proper tightness. Never operate your equipment in poor mechanical condition or when in need of repair. Be sure all safety guards and shields are in proper position. These safety devices are for your protection.
• Allow the motor and battery to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• If it is necessary for any reason to unclog the feed chute or discharge openings or to inspect or repair the equipment where a moving part can come in contact with your body or clothing, shut the machine off, allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop and allow the motor and battery to cool before attempting to unclog, inspect, or repair.
• Check the blade mounting screws before each use for proper tightness. Also visually inspect the blade for wear and damage. Replace the blade with parts that meet original equipment specifications.
• Blades should be checked for sharpness and the bolts attaching them to the flywheel for tightness before each operation.
• Replace the nylock nuts securing the blade every time you replace the blade.
• Check the gap between the blade and the wear plate every time you replace the blade.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This machine is constructed with material which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Read more at https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.

WARNING! OPERATION

• Never place your hands, feet, or any part of your body in the chipper chute, discharge opening, or near or under any moving part while the motor and battery is running. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. If it becomes necessary to push material into the chipper chute, use a small diameter stick, NOT YOUR HANDS.

• Keep your face and body back from the chipper chute to avoid accidental bounce back of any material.

• If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if your machine should start making an unusual noise or vibration, immediately stop the motor and battery. After the machine has come to a complete stop proceed as follows:

• Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop.

• Inspect for any damage.

• Repair or replace any damaged parts before restarting and operating the machine.

• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

• If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the motor and battery, and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop and inspect for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning sign of trouble.

• Stop the motor and battery when leaving the operating position, and when making any repairs, adjustments and inspections. STAY CLEAR OF THE CHIP CHUTE AT ALL TIMES.

• Take all possible precautions as recommended in this manual when leaving the machine unattended.

• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the motor and battery and make certain the flywheel and all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

• Keep all guards and safety devices in place and operating properly. Do not operate the machine if all safety guards are not in place.

• Do not use the unit with the chipper hopper removed.

• Do not overload or attempt to chip material beyond 3 inches.

• Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory.

• Only operate the equipment in good daylight. Do not operate this equipment at night or in dark areas where your vision may be impaired.

• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you. NEVER move the machine while it is running.

• Do not tamper with the motor and battery settings. Over-speeding the motor and battery is dangerous and will cause damage to the motor and battery and to the other moving parts of the machine.

• Start the motor and battery according to this User Manual’s instructions.
  Keep hands and feet away from the inlet and discharge areas.

• Do not operate while under the use of alcohol, drugs, or medication. A clear mind is essential for safety.

• When feeding material into this equipment, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, or other foreign objects are not included. Personal injury or damage to the equipment could result.

• Do not allow an accumulation of processed material to build up in the discharge area as this will prevent proper discharge and can result in kick-back from the chipper chute.

• Do not allow any part of the motor and battery to become clogged with processed material, leaves, oil, grease or any other combustible material.

ASSEMBLY

CHECK THE PACKING
Open and unpack all items, leave lots of working space, and inspect all parts.
Upon inspection of parts, if you find any missing or damaged parts please call DK2 at 1 (888) 277960 or contact us at [email protected].
Please do not return to store.
STEP 1: AXLE
Install the axle (45) with the hardware provided. STEP 2: WHEELS
Install the wheels (44) using the hardware provided.
CAUTION! Use the locking pins in the axle to keep the wheels in place while chipping.

STEP 3: DROP STAND & TOW BAR
Install the drop stand (16) and tow bar (5) using the hardware provided.

STEP 4: SIDE FEED CHUTE
Install the side feed chute (47) using the hardware provided.

STEP 5: TOP-LOADING HOPPER HANDLE
Install the handle (42) to the top-loading hopper (39) using the hardware provided.

STEP 6: TOP-LOADING HOPPER
Mount the top-loading hopper (39) to the unit using the hardware provided.

STEP 7: EXPULSION CHUTE
Install the expulsion chute (51, 52, 53) to the unit using the hardware provided.

OPERATION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER! Read and understand the complete User Manual before assembling or using this equipment! Failure to comprehend and comply with these warnings, cautions, and instructions for assembly and operation could result in serious injury or death.
DANGER! Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time.
DANGER! Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete User Manual to operate this equipment. Operation of the power equipment can be dangerous. It is the sole responsibility of the operator to understand the assembly and safe operation of this equipment.
WARNING! TOWING: Before towing, the safety chains must be secured to the hitch or bumper of the vehicle. Local regulations should be checked regarding licensing, lights, towing, etc. Turn the motor and battery off prior to towing. Do not exceed 15mph (24km/h) when towing this equipment. See also Towing Safety in Section II • Safety in this User Manual.
Please refer to Section II • Safety in this User Manual for an extensive list of warnings and precautions to follow prior to operating this equipment.

STARTING THE MACHINE

1. Press the power button on the battery to turn on the power supply (FIG. 1).
2. Turn the switch key on the side of the battery and motor shroud (FIG. 2).
   NOTE : Battery power level is shown on the battery, periodically check your battery power level.

STOPPING THE MACHINE

1. Turn the switch key on the side of the battery and motor shroud to stop the motor (FIG. 4).
2. Press the power button on the battery to turn off the power supply (FIG. 5).
   The machine will stop completely.

PARTS & SCHEMATICS

SCHEMATICS

PARTS LIST

NO.| PART NO.| DESCRIPTION| NO.| PART NO.| DESCRIPTION
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1| OPC5O3EVOIH23| Hitch receiver| 28| OPC503EV28H23| Outside chipper room
2| OPC503EVO2H23| M10x50 bolt| 29| OPC503EV29H23| M8x20 bolt
3| OPC503EVO3H23| 010 washer| 30| OPC503EV30H23| Cover plate
4| OPC503EVO4H23| M10 lock nut| 31| OPC503EV31H23| M6x20 bolt
5| OPC503EVO5H23| Tow bar| 32| OPC503EV32H23| M6x25 bolt
6| OPC503EVO6H23| 08×60 safety pin| 33| OPC503EV33H23| 06 washer
7| OPC503EVO7H23| Tow bar connector| 34| OPC503EV34H23| 06 spring washer
8| OPC503EVO8H23| M8x55 hexagon flange bolt| 35| OPC503EV35H23| M6 lock nut
9| OPC5O3EVO9H23| M30x15 rubber washer| 36| OPC503EV36H23| Top feed hopper
10| OPC5O3EVIOH23| 08 washer| 37| OPC503EV37H23| Switch cover
11| OPC503EV11H23| 08 spring washer| 38| OPC503EV38H23| M6x16 bolt
12| OPC503EV12H23| M8 lock nut| 39| OPC503EV39H23| Top feed rubber
13| OPC503EV13H23| Rubber foot| 40| OPC503EV40H23| Depression bar
14| OPC503EV14H23| 08 gasket| 41| OPC503EV41H23| M8x25 bolt
15| OPC503EV15H23| M8x50 bolt| 42| OPC503EV42H23| Handle
16| OPC503EV16H23| Drop stand| 43| OPC503EV43H23| M8 lock nut
17| OPEIOO| Battery| 44| OPC503EV44H23| 145/70-6 tire
18| OPC503EV18H23| Motor| 45| OPC503EV45H23| Wheel axle
19| OPC503EV19H23| Motor wire| 46| OPC503EV46H23| 08×45 safety pin
20| OPC5O3EV2OH23| Protection pipe| 47| OPC503EV47H23| Side feed hopper
21| OPC503EV21H23| M8x25 bolt| 48| OPC503EV48H23| Side feed rubber
22| OPC503EV22H23| Inside plate chipper room| 49| OPC503EV49H23| Flange clamp
23| OPC503EV23H23| 5/16-24UNFx9O bolt| 50| OPC503EV50H23| M6x30 bolt
24| OPC503EV24H23| Blade plate| 51| OPC503EV51H23| Outlet hopper
25| OPC503EV25H23| Blade| 52| OPC503EV52H23| M8x20 bolt
26| OPC503EV26H23| M8x25 bolt| 53| OPC503EV53H23| Outlet hopper adjust plate
27| OPC503EV27H23| Middle chipper room| 54| OPC503EV54H23| Iron frame

*Battery (17) sold separately unless kit model (OPC503EV-K) is purchased.

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Documents / Resources

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