Bosch Garden Shredder AXT Rapid 2200 (2200 W, 230 Volt System, Cutting Capacity 40 mm, in Carton Packaging)

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A Which review in November 2007 claimed it was, “the most efficient garden shredder we have ever tested”. The plastic collection box has a large capacity of 55L and a safety mechanism so that the shredder will only work when this is engaged - if the box breaks, it will need to be replaced or the shredder won't work. It's simple to use, with easy controls and a reverse function if branches get stuck and it grabs and pulls in material easily. After making sure that your machine is unplugged, you’ll need to remove the hopper and access the blades. It's easy to assemble, just the legs need attaching and at 12kg, it's light and easy to move around the garden and in and out of the shed.

Do you want to stay up to date as well as receive information about new products and exciting ideas for DIYers and gardeners? They're quiet but tend to struggle with fresher, greener growth, and are heavy and usually more expensive.Since these have a built-in vice, along with a guide that will help you to maintain a consistent angle, wet wheel grinders will give you the most accurate finish. Complaints are dealt with quickly and several users comment on getting replacement models very quickly when they reported problems.

Look for large wheels and comfortable handles and if weight is an issue, opt for an impact shredder which will be much lighter to lift and move. If you’re planning on shredding away from the house at the end of the garden, check the length of the electric cable or factor in the need for an extension cord. I asked the reason for the malfunction and if there is the economic possibility of being able to solve it by purchasing, if necessary, the relative spare part. There's also no external reset button on this shredder but it does have an internal stop button if jams occur.

But like other shredders that come with a collection box , it's only useable when this 50L plastic box is in place. Motor power rating is only one consideration when comparing shredders but there is no doubt that this shredder is more than powerful enough. Each has a detailed list of pros and cons for clarity and has been rated according to assembly and storage, ease of use, performance, and value for money.

Although the amount of noise produced by a garden shredder can vary between brands and models, long term exposure to loud noise can cause permanent hearing damage. Belt sanders work in a similar way to disc sanders and grinders, with one big difference – rather than putting your blades into a vice and running the sander over them, the sander remains stationary and it’s your blades that move over it.

We’ve fed it a mixed diet of laurel, leylandii, apple, bramble, elm, plum, beech, rose, holly and pyracantha. Rotary shredders need the gap between the roller and the plate adjusting regularly, so ensure this is easy to do or your machine won't shred well. You need to take care to avoid any abrasive material getting into the shredder (soil or small stones etc) as these will blunt the blades very quickly. it’s light, and has large wheels and a handle so it’s easy to move around the garden and in and out of the shed.