One of the most common questions we are asked about garden shredders is “what power rating should I go for?” Motor power rating is only one consideration when comparing shredders but there is no doubt that this shredder is more than powerful enough. The 2200 Watt Bosch ‘PowerDrive’ motor and that high rotational speed cope with most things that you are likely to throw at it. Even with pretty large branches being fed the shredder doesn’t slow down that noticeably. Very satisfied with the product, I have had it for several years, only here is the internal thread that holds the blade is worn, I would like it to be repaired rather than throwing the shredder away. Who repairs this kind of product without it costing as much as a new one? My shredder has worked well for the past 3 years but now as soon as I switch it on , it switches off again after 2-3 seconds , even with no load. Is there aa cut-out switch somewhere that I don't know about? When the shredder starts up after a period of inactivity, therefore with a cold engine, it immediately revs up and then switches off automatically.

Alina Jumabhoy has spent several years learning about, and experimenting with, different organic growing techniques at various gardens and farms around the country. Fuelled by her quest for self-sufficiency, she’s now putting that information to good use on her own rural farm. The Bosch comes with a “double sided, laser-cut precision blade that delivers approximately 7 times more cutting power than conventional blade shredders”.

So long as you use a vice to hold your blades in place while you sharpen them, a disc sander with a fine-grit disc is a great tool to use. Use short strokes to run your sander over the blade’s beveled edges. Make sure that you keep them in line with the angle of the bevel. More manuals of Garden Shredders Frequently Asked Questions about Bosch AXT Rapid 2200 Garden Shredder

Hopelessly unreliable, this shredder. I have twice had mine replaced under guarantee because it kept turning itself off (as per Norman P) and now my third one has started to do it, But I am now out of guarantee. Don't buy one!Let’s consider the good and the bad points. To get started we’ll take a look at some technical details. We tested a range of electric corded shredders, using them with different prunings, including both woody branches and fresher growth, to help you find the right one for your garden. 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. Every shredder in our round up has scored a minimum of four out of five stars, so you can buy with confidence. Jump to: Yes you should. 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. That is why it is a good idea to wear hearing protection. If your blades are dual-edged and both sides are blunt, flip them over and do the same on the other side. 2. Sharpening Garden Shredder Blades with a Wet Wheel Grinder

Value for money: Considered all of the above, plus quality and design, the RRP and length of warranty and availability of spare blades. Read our Bosch AXT Rapid 2200 review. In our opinion it is still the best impact garden shredder you can buy today. It combines a great combination of shredding performance, build quality and priceHowever, the blades are not meant to be re-sharpened. As you can see – the Bosch blade is quite chunky. To stop vibration the blade needs to stay balanced. Sharpening, unless done professionally, is likely to unbalance the blade. Using an impact shredder with unbalanced blades create vibration and increased noise levels. Assembly/storage: Assessed how easy the shredder is to set up, its size and weight, and also how easy it is to store. While you always have the option of taking dull garden shredder blades to be professionally sharpened, doing this yourself is surprisingly easy if you have the right tools. Here’s what you’ll need to do: Removing Your Garden Shredder Blades