BGU GSB 242, Operator'S Manual

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4. About your garden shredder
Our garden shredders are designed for mulching and production of small size compost out of various waste
and debris. THEY SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR PRODUCTION OF WOOD CHIPS.
Waste material fed through the upper square hopper is handled by a special rotor with 34 steel hammers
performing grinding of the material so that quicker decay will occur during mulching.
All BGU shredders are equipped with a very practical, adjustable ejection pipe saving users with laborious
compost piling or shovelling into a tank.
All models are available in the following 3 versions depending on type of power:
4.1 Electric version "GSE 242"
The GSE model 242 is powered by means of an electric motor. A 32A protection is required on domestic
power supply (5 poles, CEE socket) of the GSE model 242.
The shredder is fit with a standard special socket-switch combination integrated with overload and under
voltage protection.
When you first run your shredder, check rotation side upon connection of your power cable. The motor
should rotate in the direction shown by the arrow-label on the motor casing. Should the motor turn in the
opposite way, provide immediate adjustment by switching the phases inside the power cable by means of
a small screwdriver.
The ideal extension should have a 1,5mm² section and should not be longer than 50m. With longer extensions
there could be a risk of voltage drops. In that case make sure to use the next section size up (2,5mm²).
4.2 Gasoline engine version "GSB 242"
BGU shredder 242 is equipped with a 13 PS (9,6kW) gasoline Honda engine. Before installation make sure
to ready instructions of the engine manufacturer carefully through. (available on each gasoline shredder)
4.3 PTO versions "GSZ 242"
BGU shredders GSZ 242 are powered with a cardan shaft from the tractor PTO. The number of admissible
revolutions of the PTO shaft should not exceed max. 540 U/min. Quicker revolution may lead to shredder
damages or earlier wear. If you wish to run your shredder on front PTO shaft, ask your dealer for help.
4.4 Optional tools
BGU shredders may be equipped with a further accessory for grinding polystyrene: a specially perforated
grain screen with 6, 8 or 10mm (2.3” , 3.1 or 3.9”) holes located between the upper exhaust pipe and the
main shredder body. To assemble the screen, release screws on the upper ejection pipe, locate the screen
on the opening and reassemble the pipe in place making sure that all screws are tight back in place. It is
also possible to assemble on the ejection pipe a special mount for fixation of transpiring collection sacks.
Polystyrene is reduced down to a very fine grain size and may be then used in flower nurseries (for aeration
of the earth around flowers) or as a common damming agent. This accessory makes it possible to use
your shredder for an easy and economical disposal of polystyrene which can be then well used for other
applications.