Gude GH 2802 SILENT Electric Garden Shredder Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Gude

Gude GH 2802 SILENT Electric Garden Shredder

Assembly

GH 2802 SILENT

GH 2802 SILENT 4

Cleaning / Maintenance

Operation

Introduction

To enjoy your new electric garden shredder as long as possible, please read carefully the Operating Instructions and the attached safety instructions before using it. Further, we recommend keeping the Operating Instructions to recall the product features in the future.
Within the continuous product development, we reserve the right to make technical changes to improve it.
This document represents translation of the original Operating Instructions.

Supply Includes

Take the machine out of the transport package and check whether there are the following parts:

GH 2802 SILENT Garden Shredder
2 pcs of transport wheels with wheel covers Axis
Feeding help
Collection box
4 screws with washers
Allen key
Spanner
Original Operating Instructions

Please contact your dealer if any parts are missing or are damaged. When assembled, the machine weighs 14 kg. Take the machine out of the transport package in two people if necessary.

Machine Specification

Robust garden shredder with a knife cutting mechanism. Ideal for trees and bushes. Shredded material is effortlessly ground by the steel rotary knife, accelerating the composting process. Automatic pulling-in of shredded material within Ø 40 mm.
Pic. A

Feeding help
Garden shredder
Transport wheel
Feet
Collection box
Overload protection-RESET
ON/OFF switch
Entry and exit of the shredded material

Technical Specifications

GH 2802 SILENT #94376 ELECTRIC GARDEN SHREDDER

Voltage/frequency: 230V~50Hz
Engine output: 2,800W (P1;S6 40%)**
Max. engine speed: 60 per min-1
Protection type/class: II
Max. branch diameter: max. 45mm
Collection box capacity: 60l
Noise: LWA 106 dB*
Weight: 19,4 kg*

* Noise information
Measured values learnt according to 2000/14/EG

General Safety Instructions

Read carefully these Operating Instructions. Familiarize with the controls and proper use of the machine. Keep the Operating Instructions for future reference.

The machine meets the EN 61000-3-11 requirements and is subject to special conditions for connection. That means that using the machine on any points of connection is not allowed.
The machine may lead to temporary voltage spikes under inappropriate system conditions.
The machine has exclusively been designed to be used on points of connection not exceeding the maximum allowable system impedance Zmax = 0.233 Ω.
As the user, you must make sure, after an agreement with your energy supplier if necessary, that your point of connection where you want the machine to be operated meets the requirement specified above.

Safe work

Keep the place of your work clean!
Any mess in the place of your work may result in injuries.
Consider the environment influences
Do not expose the machine to rain.
Do not use the machine in a moist or wet environment.
Provide adequate lighting.
Do not use the machine near flammable liquids or gases.
Keep other persons in a safe distance!
Do not let other persons, especially children, touch the machine and the cable. Keep them in a sufficient distance from the place of your work.
Store the machine properly!
A machine that is not being used must be kept in a dry and locked place, inaccessible to children.
Do not overload the machine!
Work within the specified power range.
Use the right machine!
Do not use the machine for purposes for which it has not been designed.
Take care of your machine!
Comply with the servicing regulations and instructions.
At regular intervals, check the machine cable and have it replaced by an authorised professional if damaged.
At regular intervals, check the extension cable and replace it if damaged. Keep the handles dry, with no oil and grease.

Be careful!
Pay attention to what you are doing. Work reasonably. Do not use the machine when you are tired.

WARNING!
Using any other accessory equipment may represent a risk of injury for you.

Have your machine repaired by an electrician only!
This machine meets the applicable safety provisions. Any repairs may only be executed by an electrician, using original spare parts, otherwise, the user could face a risk of injury.

Machine-Specific Safety Instructions

Switch the machine off and unplug it before any work on the cutting mechanism.
If the feeder cable gets cut off or damaged when in operation, do not touch it in any case but deactivate the fuse of the respective electrical circuit.

Never use the machine with a damaged cable.
Wear protective gloves, protective glasses, earphones, solid shoes and long trousers.
Any longer shredded material protruding from the machine may get thrown off by impact when being pulled in so keep a safety distance and work carefully.
Watch the rotating cutting knife. Never put your hands and feet to the opening.
Make sure bystanders are not hit or injured by thrown-off items.
Keep bystanders in safe distance from the machine.

Wait until all parts of the machine stop before touching them.

Never use the machine when raining.
Never stand on the collection box.
Never touch in the feeding hopper when the machine is being operated. After switching the machine off, it keeps running for some more seconds.
Children and persons not familiarized with the machine and persons with limited physical, sensory and mental skills must not operate the machine.
Before starting the machine, it must be assembled based on the instructions attached.
Use the FI switch and check it whenever you are going to use it.
Extension cables protected against spraying water and recommended for outdoor use to be used only.
Never touch the plug and outlet by damp or wet hands.
Never run over and jam or jerk or pull the feeder and extension cable. Protect the cable against excess temperatures, oil and sharp edges.
No persons or animals may be present within 3 metres when the machine is being operated. The operator is responsible to other persons in the working area.
Original accessory equipment to be used only.
Do not wear any loose clothing, long laces and ties.
Use the machine in a free space with level and solid surface.
Never use the machine on a paved and gravel surface. Any thrown-off material may cause injuries.
Before putting the machine into operation, check all screws, nuts and other fixing parts if tightened and check all the protective equipment if fitted properly.
Replace any damaged or illegible warning and information plates.

Before starting the machine, make sure the feeding hopper is empty.
Keep your face and body beyond feeding hopper reach.

Prevent your hands, other body party and clothing from getting near the feeding hopper and ejection hole. To insert a branch in the opening, use the feeding help.
Switch the machine off before collection box hanging or unhanging.
Provide balance and safe posture at all times. Do not incline too much forward and never stand higher than the machine foot when filling.
Keep distance from the ejection zone at all times.
Make sure, with maximum care, that the processed material does not contain any metal parts, stones, bottles, tins and other undesirable items.
Switch the machine immediately off if any undesirable item gets to the cutting mechanism, if the machine makes strange noise or starts vibrating. Unplug the machine and proceed as follows:
- Review the damage
- Replace any damaged part or have it
- repaired.
- Check if the parts are not loosened and tighten them if necessary.

Never try to repair the machine, even if you are properly trained in it.
Make sure the processed material does not accumulate in the ejection shaft as this would prevent the transport and could cause a backlash in the feeding hopper.
If the machine is blocked, switch it off and wait until the cutting mechanism stops. Unplug the machine before taking the shredded material out of the machine.
Make sure the covers and protective equipment are not damaged and check them if fitted properly. Provide any necessary servicing or repair before using the machine.
Never try to change the engine speed settings. Contact a professional in case of any problem.
At all times, keep the ventilation slots with no remains and other deposits to prevent engine damage and possible fire.
Never lift or carry the machine when the engine is running.
Switch the machine off and wait until the cutting mechanism stops. Unplug the machine when leaving the place of your work.
Never tilt the machine when being operated.
Never expose the machine to rain and moisture. Keep the machine in a dry place only.
Never try to put the emergency switch-off out of service.

Use as designated

The machine has been designed to shred fibrous and woody garden waste. The collection box has only been designed for collecting (not storing) the shredded material. Never stand on the collection box.
The machine cannot be used for works other than for which the machine has been designed and that are specified in the Operating Instructions. Any other use is a use in conflict with the designation. The manufacturer will not be liable for any consequential damage and injuries. Please be sure to know that the machine has not been designed for industrial purposes.

Assembly

Caution! The machine must be switched off and unplugged before any servicing, cleaning and assembly. The same must be done if the feeder cable has been damaged, cut or entangled.
Respect the system voltage: The current source voltage must match the details on the type label of the machine.
An extension cable with a small conductor cross-section significantly reduces the machine performance. At least 3 x 1.5 mm² for cables with length to 25 m and at least 2.5 mm² for cables longer than 25 m. Caution! Extension cables not specified must not be used. The extension cable, plug and coupling must be watertight and approved for outdoor use.
Cable connections must be dry and must not lie on the ground.
If a cable reel is used, it must be unreeled.
Proceed as follows (pic. 1-2):

Take the machine out of the package and install the axis, transport wheels and the collection box
(pic. 1-2).

Operation

Put the machine on a solid and even surface at all times. Never tilt or move the machine when the engine is running.

Caution! The engine runs down after switching the machine off.
Remove earth from root balls and prevent undesirable items, e.g. stones, glass, metals, plastic or textile materials from entering the feeding hopper and subsequently to the machine and cutting cylinder as the machine could get damaged.
The feeding hopper must be empty.
Switching the machine on:
Press the ON/OFF switch (pic. 5).
Switching the machine off:
Press the ON/OFF switch (pic. 5).
Restart protection
The restart protection prevents accidental machine start after power failure.
Overload protection
If the machine is exposed to a high load (e.g. cutting cylinder is blocked), it stops after a couple of seconds.

Working Instructions

Insert only such amount of shredded material that the feeding hopper does not get blocked.
Do not shred soft waste without any solid consistency but compost it straight away.
Make sure the shredded material falls to the collection box or collection bag unobstructed –risk of getting blocked!
Optimum results are achieved when shredding fresh branches shortly after they have been cut.

Never touch in the opening, not even when the engine is off. Knives are sharp! To insert shredded material in the opening, use the feeding help.

Marking

Product safety:

Product corresponds to applicable EU standards

Prohibitions:

No pulling the plug!
Protect against rain and moisture!

Warning :

Warning/Caution
Warning against dangerous voltage
Warning against thrown-away items
Warning! Rotating machine represents a risk of injury!
Unsuitable for outdoor spaces
Keep bystanders in safe distance from the machine.

Commands :

General command sign
Please read the Operating Instructions before using the machine
Use protective glasses and headphones
Protective gloves to be used

Environment protection:

Dispose waste professionally so as not harm the environment.
Packing cardboard material may be delivered to collecting centres for recycling.
Any defective and/or disposed electric or electronic devices must be delivered to respective collection centres.

Package:

Protect against moisture Caution – Fragile
This side up
Interseroh-Recycling

Technical Specifications:

Voltage frequency
Max. output
Revolutions per minute
Branch diameter
Collection box capacity
Protection type
Weight
Noise
Switch the machine off and unplug it before any servicing and cleaning!
Do not touch in the pull-in opening! Risk of injury!

Warranty **

**

A warranty period of 12 months applies to commercial use and 24 months apply to private use and commences on the day of purchase of the device.
Warranty applies exclusively to failures due to defective material or workmanship. An original sale slip with indication of date of sale must be presented in case of claiming for the warranty rights.
Warranty does not cover unprofessional use such as device overload, violent use, damage caused by third party or foreign materials, failure to comply with operations and assembly manual, and normal wear and tear.

Residual risks and protective measures

Electrical residual risks:

Risk	Description	Protective measure(s)
Direct electric contact	Electric shock	Safety switch against stray current

FI
Indirect electric contact| Electric shock through medium| Safety switch against stray current FI

Other risks:

Risk	Description	Protective measure(s)
Thrown-off items	Shredded material, undesirable items and similar may get
thrown off by the machine and cause injury	Gloves and protective glasses to

be worn at all times.
You and bystanders must keep sufficient safety distance
Slipping, tripping or falling of persons| The feeder cable and machine itself may be a reason of

tripping.

| Take appropriate measures, depending on the type of installation. (appropriate place, installation, installation place marking, etc.)

Emergency Action

Apply the first aid adequate to the injury and get qualified medical assistance as quickly as possible. Protect the injured person from more accidents and calm him/her down.
For the sake of eventual accident, in accordance with DIN 13164, a workplace has to be fitted with a first-aid kit. It is essential to replace any used material in the first-aid kit immediately after it has been used. If you seek help, state the following pieces of information:

Accident site
Accident type
Number of injured persons
Injury type(s)

Disposal

Disposal instructions are illustrated in the form of pictograms on the device or packaging. Description of the pictograms is given in “Identification” chapter.

Disposal of transport packaging
Packaging protects the device against damage during transport. Packaging materials are usually selected according to their effect on environment and disposal methods and can therefore be recycled.
Returning of the packaging back to circulation saves resources and costs for packaging disposal.
Parts of the packaging (e.g. foil, styropor) may be dangerous for children . Risk of suffocation!
Keep these parts of the packaging out of reach of children and dispose as soon as possible.

Operator requirements

The operator must carefully read the Operating Instructions before using the machine.

Qualification

No special qualification is necessary for using the machine apart from detailed instruction by an expert.

Minimum age

The machine can only be operated by persons over 16 years of age. An exception includes youngsters operating the machine within their professional education to achieve necessary skills under trainer’s supervision.

Training

Using the machine only requires appropriate instructions by a professional or reading the Operating Instructions. No special training necessary.

Servicing and keeping

Switch the machine off and unplug it before any servicing and cleaning.

Keep the ventilation slot and body without any dust and dirt.
To clean the machine, use a smooth and fine soap water solution. Prevent any direct contact of aggressive cleaning agents with the machine. No aggressive, volatile or caustic cleaning agents may be used.
Once a year, have the electric garden shredder checked by a qualified authorised professional.
The machine needs to be protected against moisture and dust.
If the machine is used for a longer time, keep it covered in a dry, safe place inaccessible to children.

Troubleshooting

The table shows possible failures, their causes and remedy options. If the problem still cannot be removed, contact a professional to help you.
Switch the machine off and unplug it before any servicing and cleaning.
Risk of electric shock.

Symptom	Possible cause	Remedy
Machine not running	Collection box not fitted properly	Install the

collection box properly
Feeding hopper not fitted properly| Install the feeding hopper properly
Defective outlet| Use another outlet
Extension cable is damaged| Check or replace the cable
Fuse has been activated| Change the fuse
Overload protection has been activated| Press the overload protection button (pic. A/8) and remove the blocking as specified in “Operation”
Shredded material not pulled in| Shredded material is wet and soft| To insert the shredded material in the machine, use the sliding part
Shredded material has got jammed in the machine| Remove the blocked shredded material (safety gloves to be worn at all times)

Service

Any technical questions? Complaint? Do you need spare parts or operation manual?
Go to our website www.guede.com and the section Service will help you quickly and without bureaucracy. Please, help us to help you. In order to identify your device in case of complaint, please indicate serial number, order number and year of manufacture. All information is available on the product label. To have all information always at hand, put them down.
Serial number:
Order number:
Year of manufacture:

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