Challenge GY6000 Original Manual Download

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Intended Purpose

Customer Helpline

0343 515 1906

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.

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..

Summary of Contents for GY6000

Page 1: ...in 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 0...

Page 2: ...art 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 Replaci...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...fe 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 preventio...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...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 R...

Page 7: ...ty measures for the prevention of electric shocks and the risk of injury and fire Preparation Training Become familiar with the instruction manual before attempting to operate this equipment Never use...

Page 8: ...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 inte...

Page 9: ...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 ar...

Page 10: ...ing 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...

Page 11: ...ipment is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer a customer service agent of the same or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent hazards Do not use the appliance if the on off switch...

Page 12: ...43 515 1906 Safety Information 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 descr...

Page 13: ...3 Customer Helpline 0343 515 1906 1 Hopper 2 Shredder body 3 Motor cover 4 Collection box 5 Frame 6 Chassis 7 Feet 8 Main switch 9 Circuit breaker 10 Cover knob In the Box Parts 1 1 3 6 5 2 4 10 8 9 7...

Page 14: ...t is not too tight Lift up the button push the collection box track to the appropriate location Fig 3 Tighten the cover knob The cover knob has a safety switch please ensure the knob is tightened or t...

Page 15: ...ing The circuit breaker will be activated in the following circumstances a A build up of shredded material around the cutting disc b If the material bring shredded is greater then the motor capacity c...

Page 16: ...of the shredder and avoid overloading the unit To avoid the unit clogging up mix freshly cut branches or leafy material with with drier materials such as twigs To prevent the blades from becoming blu...

Page 17: ...ey can be reversed to use the second cutting edge It is recommended that work gloves be used when replacing the blades Lock the blade disc using hex spanner Unscrew the two inner hexagonal headed scre...

Page 18: ...mains supply before making any inspections adjustments etc 13 If an extension cord is used it shall not be of lighter grade than the supply cord already fitted to the appliance Check the supply and an...

Page 19: ...lock Garden waste is not drawn in Shredding material is too soft Use the pusher or add dry twigs branches Unit blocked See section Clearing a Blockage Shredding material in discharge duct Remove shred...

Page 20: ...wood e g pine spruce wood For dry or knotted wood the cutting thickness may also be less If in doubt check with your local electricity provider to verify that your mains socket has enough continuous...