Challenge GY6000 Original Manual

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CHALLENGE

2500W Shredder

Original Manual

Important

- Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly

These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from

your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.

If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline

on 0343 515 1906.

7176092

(Model: GY6000)

After Sales Support

UK/Ireland

0343 515 1906

Apr 2017

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Page 1 CHALLENGE 2500W Shredder 7176092 (Model: GY6000) Original Manual After Sales Support UK/Ireland 0343 515 1906 Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Intended Purpose ............................3 Safety Information ............................4 Symbols Used in the Instructions .......................4 Symbols on the Shredder ..........................4 General Safety ..............................6 General description ...........................12 In the Box ...............................13 Parts ................................13 Assembly ................................14 Operating ................................15 Start- Up ..............................15 ON/OFF Operation .............................15 Emptying the Collection Box ........................15 Overload Protection ...........................15 Restart Prevention .............................15...
Page 3: Intended Purpose
Intended Purpose The shredder is intended for shredding fibrous and wood- related materials such as hedge and tree cuttings, branches, bark and pine cones. Any use not expressly permitted in this manual may damage the shredder and pose a serious danger to the user. Do not put stones, glass, metal, bones, plastics or fabrics into the shredder.
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly This shredder may cause serious injuries if improperly used. Before using the shredder, read the user manual carefully and familiarise yourself with all of the controls. In cases of uncertainty, ask an expert for advice.
Page 5 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Symbols on the shredder (continued) Do not expose the unit to rain. Caution! Switch off the motor and disconnect from the mains before adjustment or cleaning work, or if the cable is caught or has been damaged.
Page 6: General Safety
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Symbols on the shredder (continued) Do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste. Safety class II Degree of protection against liquids. IPX4 Machine operated intermittently each cycle comprising a period of operation of 40s at rated power input and a period of 60s with the machine at no load.
Page 7 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Keep children and pets at a safe distance away from the device. Children must be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the equipment. •...
Page 8 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Before you start up the shredder, check that all of the nuts, bolts and other fastenings are tight. Covers and shields must be fastened properly and in good working order.
Page 9 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) position. Do not lean forwards, and never lean over the shredder when inserting materials. • Make sure that the material inserted into the shredder does not contain hard objects made of metal, stone, glass or similar.
Page 10 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Keep hands, other body parts and clothing out of the filling chamber and ejection channel and away from other moving parts. • In the event of blockages in the machine intake or ejection, switch off the motor and disconnect the machine from the mains before removing leftover material in the intake opening or ejection channel.
Page 11 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) Electrical safety CAUTION! The following states how to avoid accidents and injuries due to electric shock: • Damaged cables, coupling and plugs or connecting leads not corresponding to specifications, must not be employed.
Page 12: General Description
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Description Functional description The shredder has a powerful electric motor with overload protection. Cutting is performed by a system of fast rotating. Refer to the following descriptions for a functional description of the various components and controls.
Page 13: In The Box
In the Box Parts Hopper Collection box Feet Cover knob Main switch Shredder body Frame Circuit breaker Motor cover Chassis Customer Helpline 0343 515 1906...
Page 14: Assembly
Assembly Button Foot A Foot B Wheel Axle bush Screw Spacer Wheel cover Hopper Cover knob • Turn on the Foot A and Food B to the appropriate location (Fig.2) ,then upside down the machine. • Mount the wheel in the same order illustrated in fi g 5 ensure the nut is not too tight. •...
Page 15: Operating
Operation Start- up Check that the mains voltage matches the rating on the name plate. Hook the collection box into right place. ON/OFF Operation Press the switch marked “1” to start and marked “0” to stop the motor. Emptying the Collection Box Avoid filling the collection bag too much.
Page 16: Usage
Usage General Working Instructions Keep your body at a safe enough distance from the shredder as long branches may be spun round while being drawn into the shredder. Wear ear and eye protection. Wear hand protection. • When feeding branches into the unit, keep holding them firmly until they are automatically drawn •...
Page 17: Replace The Blades
Usage Replace the Blades Screwdriver Remove 2 hex headed screws Hex spanner Rotate blade 180° • Ensure that the shredder is switched off and disconnected from the mains supply. • Remove the top feed assembly by unscrewing the reamer knob securing it to the body of the machine.
Page 18: Reversing, Sharpening Or Replacing The Blade
Usage Reversing, Sharpening, Replacing the Blade When both cutting edges of the blade have become worn they must be replaced as a pair. The blades can be re-sharpened, but this must be done by an experienced person using an oil stone. We do not recommend this be done as the weight of each blade is critical to maintain the balance of the cutting disc.
Page 19: General Cleaning And Servicing
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the shredder. Fault Possible Cause Solution Motor will not start No mains power supply Check the socket, cable, lead and plug for damage, and if necessary, have any damage repaired by qualified repair personnel.
Page 20: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Table (continued) The max. branch thickness that can be shredded is dependent on the type of wood and the quality of the material being cut. For hard wood (e.g. oak/beech branches), the max. branch thickness that can be shredded is less than for soft wood (e.g.