
CHALLENGE
7176092
2500W Shredder (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.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline
on 0343 515 1906.
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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
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The shredder is intended for shredding brous and woodrelated 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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Safety Information
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.
Symbols on the shredder
Warning!
Read the manual.
Wear ear and eye protection.
Do not use as a stepping.
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Safety Information
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.
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.
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Safety Information
Symbols on the shredder (continued)
Do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic
waste.
Safety class II
Degree of protection against liquids.
P40
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.
General Safety
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.
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