Challenge GY6000 Operation instructions

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.
CHALLENGE
2500W Shredder (Model: GY6000)
7176092
Apr 2017
UK/Ireland
0343 515 1906
After Sales Support

Contents
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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
Usage..............................................................................................................................................................16
General Working Instructions....................................................................................................................16
Replace the Blades....................................................................................................................................17
Reversing, Sharpening or Replacing the Blade.......................................................................................18
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................18
Maintenance and Cleaning ...........................................................................................................................18
General Cleaning and Servicing....................................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................19
General Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................19
Technical Data................................................................................................................................................20
Technical Data Table..................................................................................................................................19
Disposal..........................................................................................................................................................20
Disposal and Recycling.............................................................................................................................20
Getting Help ...................................................................................................................................................20

Intended Purpose
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The shredder is intended for shredding brous 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.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents and injury
or damage to third parties.
The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any
damage caused by improper operation or use outside of
intended usage..

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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. Keep the manual in
a safe place and pass it on to any subsequent owner to
ensure that the information contained therein is available at
all times.
Symbols used in the instructions
Hazard symbols with information on prevention of personal
injury and property damage.
Precaution symbol (other symbol may be used instead of
exclamation mark) with information on prevention of harm /
damage.
Notice symbol with information on how to handle the device
properly.
Warning!
Read the manual.
Wear ear and eye protection.
Do not use as a stepping.
Safety Information
Symbols on the shredder

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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.
Warning! Risk of injury by rotating blade!
Danger-Rotating blades. Keep hands and feet out of
openings while machine is running.
Warning! Danger from thrown objects.
Keep your distance from the feeder and ejection area, and
keep others away from the danger area.
Caution!
Moving blade.
Warning! Electric shock hazard.
Always unplug the shredder before working on it.
Guaranteed noise power level.
Safety Information
Symbols on the shredder (continued)

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Do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic
waste.
Safety class II
Degree of protection against liquids.
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.
The product complies with the applicable European
directives and an evaluation method of conformity for these
directives was done.
Symbols on the shredder (continued)
Safety Information
IMPORTANT! Read carefully before use and keep for
future reference.
• The device must not be used by people (including
children) with limited physical, sensory or mental faculties
or who lack the necessary experience and/or knowledge
- unless they are supervised by a person responsible for
safety or are being instructed to operate the shredder by
such a person.
General Safety
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• 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.
• Never allow children or other persons unfamiliar with the
user manual to use the shredder. Local regulations or
bylaws may determine the minimum age for using the
shredder.
Observe noise control and local regulations.
CAUTION! When using power tools, observe the following
basic safety measures for the prevention of electric shocks
and the risk of injury and re:
Preparation Training
Become familiar with the instruction manual before
attempting to operate this equipment.
•Never use the shredder with other persons or animals
nearby.
• Wear hearing and eye protection at all times when using
the shredder.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing such as protective
gloves, rm footwear and long trousers. Do not wear
loosely tting clothes or clothes with dangling cords or
belts.
• Only use the shredder in the open (that is, away from
walls or other rigid structures) on a rm, level surface.
• Do not use the machine on a paved, gravelled area,
which could be damaged by ejected material.
General Safety (continued)
Safety Information

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• 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. Replace any damaged or illegible stickers.
• Only use replacement parts and accessories supplied
and recommended by the manufacturer. Using third-
party parts will immediately invalidate the guarantee.
• Do not leave the shredder working unattended and keep
it in a dry place out of children’s reach.
• While being used in the open, connect the shredder to a
residual current (RC) circuit breaker with a trip current of
not more than 30 mA.
• When servicing the cutting means be aware that,
even though the power source will not start due to the
interlock feature of the guard, the cutting means can still
be moved by a manual starting mechanism.
• Shut-off the power unit before attaching or removing the
bag.
• Keep all guards and deectors in place and in good
working condition.
Working with the device
• Make sure that the funnel feeder is empty before you
start the shredder.
•Keep your head, hair and body away from the intake
opening.
•Do not reach into the funnel feeder during operation. The
shredder will continue to run for a short period after you
switch it off.
• Always make sure you are standing in a rm, balanced
General Safety (continued)
Safety Information

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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.
•Do not use the shredder in the rain and in bad weather.
Work in daylight or under good lighting conditions.
• Do not operate the shredder when you are tired
or distracted, or under the inuence of alcohol or
medication. Always take a break when you need one
and be sensible about how you work.
• Switch the shredder off and pull the plug under the
following circumstances:
When you are not using the device, transporting it or
leaving it unattended; before releasing a jammed blade.
When you are checking the device, cleaning it or
removing blockages;
When you are carrying out cleaning or maintenance work
or replacing accessories;
Before moving or lifting the shredder
If foreign objects should enter the shredder, if the
shredder is making unfamiliar noises or vibrations (check
the shredder for damage before starting it up again)
•Do not allow shredded material to accumulate near the
ejection area. This may otherwise hinder proper ejection
and force the material back up through the feeder.
• Do not transport or tip the shredder with the motor
running.
General Safety (continued)
Safety Information

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General Safety (continued)
Safety Information
• Keep hands, other body parts and clothing out of the
lling 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. Ensure
that the motor is free of rubbish and other accumulations
in order to safeguard the motor from damage or possible
re.
• Remember that the cutting tool is also activated when
the starting mechanism is started on a motor operated
machine.
CAUTION! The following states how damage to the
trimmer and possible injury to people can be avoided:
•Handle the unit with care. Clean the ventilation slits
regularly; keep to the maintenance instructions.
• Do not overload your device. Work only within the
indicated range of performance. Do not employ any low
power machines for heavy work. Do not use your device
for purposes for which it has not been designed.
• Only switch the shredder off once the funnel feeder is
completely empty since the shredder may otherwise clog
up and not be able to start afterwards.
• Do not attempt to repair the shredder yourself unless
you are qualied to do so. Any work not specied in this
manual may only be carried out by a qualied service
centre.