GH 2501 - Mechanical chipper GUDE - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Mechanical chopper
Brand	Güde
Model	GH 2501
Dimensions (L x W x H)	50 x 30 x 30 cm
Weight	5 kg
Operation	Manual (lever)
Main functions	Chop vegetables, fruits, herbs, onions
Bowl capacity	1.5 L
Material	Stainless steel and ABS plastic
Cleaning	Removable parts dishwasher safe
Safety	Safety lock on lid
Spare parts available	Replacement blade
Maintenance	Clean after each use, sharpen blade if necessary
Warranty	2 years
Usage	Domestic

Frequently Asked Questions - GH 2501 GUDE

How to assemble the device?

Place the bowl on a flat surface, insert the blade into the central axis, then secure the lid by turning the handle until you hear a click.

How to chop onions without crying?

Use the mechanical chopper to cut onions quickly without releasing tear gas. Chop in quick pulses to prevent oxidation.

Can I chop meat with this model?

Yes, suitable for raw meat without bones, cut into 2 cm pieces. Do not use for very hard foods like unshelled nuts.

How to clean the blade?

Carefully disassemble the blade, wash it with hot soapy water or in the dishwasher. Dry immediately to avoid limescale stains.

Is the bowl dishwasher safe?

Yes, the bowl and lid are dishwasher safe. Place them on the top rack. The blade should be washed by hand to preserve its sharpness.

How to change the blade?

Unlock the lid, remove the old blade by pulling it upward. Insert the new blade by aligning the lugs, then reassemble the lid. Wear gloves to avoid cuts.

What to do if the lever is stuck?

Check that the lid is properly locked and that no food is blocking the mechanism. Turn the lever counterclockwise to unlock, then operate again. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

Is the device guaranteed?

Yes, the manufacturer's warranty is 2 years against manufacturing defects. Keep the invoice as proof. Wear parts (blade) are not covered.

Where to find spare parts?

You can order replacement blades and other parts from the official Güde website or from authorized dealers. Use the reference GH 2501 for the search.

Can I chop nuts?

Yes, for shelled and crushed nuts, in small quantities. Avoid whole or very hard nuts that could damage the blade. Chop in short bursts for a uniform texture.

USER MANUAL GH 2501 GUDE

Translation of the original instructions

ELECTRIC GARDEN SHREDDER

GH 2501

# 94372

DE	Montage	SI	Montaža
GB	Assembly	HR	Montaža
FR	Montage	BG	Монтаж
IT	Montaggio	RO	Montaj
NL	Montage	BA	Montaža
CZ	Montáž	PL	Montaž
SK	Montáž	ES	Montaje
HU	Szerelés

DE	Reinigung / Wartung	SL	Čiščenje / Vzdrževanje
EN	Cleaning / Maintenance	HR	Čiščenje / Održavanje
FR	Nettoyage / Entretien	BG	Чистене / Поддръжка
IT	Pulizia / Manutenzione	RO	Curățare / Întreținere
NL	Schoonmaken / Onderhoud	PL	Czyszczenie/konserwacja
CZ	Čištění / Údržba	ES	Limpieza/mantenimiento
SK	Čistenie / Údrzba
HU	Tisztítás / Karbantartás

DE	Betrieb	SL	Delovanje
EN	Operation	HR	Rad
FR	Fonctionnement	BG	Pábota
IT	Esercizio	RO	Funcționare
NL	Gebruik	PL	Operacja
CZ	Provoz	ES	Funcionamiento
SK	Prevádzka
HU	Üzemeltetés

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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 2501 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 10.3 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

1. Feeding help
2. Garden shredder
3. Transport wheel
4. Feet
5. Collection box
6. Overload protection-RESET
7. ON/OFF switch
8. Cover opening screw

Technical specifications

GH 2501 #94372 ELECTRIC GARDEN SHREDDER

Voltage/frequency:	230-240 V~50Hz
Engine output:	2500W (P40;S6 40%)**
Max. engine speed:	4200 per min -1
Protection type/class:	II (IP X4)
Max. branch diameter: max.	45mm
Collection box capacity: 45l
Noise: L	wA106 dB*
Weight:	10,3 kg

Noise information

Measured values learnt according to 2000/14/EG

(1.60 m height, 1 m distance) – measurement tolerance +-3dB

The S6 40% operating mode means a load profile of 40 seconds of load and 60 seconds of idle running. Long-term operation is admissible for practical use.

General safety instructions

Read carefully these Operating Instructions.

Familiarise 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 Z = 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 at a safe distance!

Do not let other persons, especially children, touch the machine and the cable. Keep them at a sufficient distance from your work area.

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 authorized professional if damaged.

At regular intervals, check the extension cable and replace it if damaged. Keep the handles dry, free of 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 e.

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 or hands and feet to the opening.

Make sure bystanders are not hit or tied 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 it is raining.

Never stand on the collection box.

Never touch the feeding hopper when the machine is being operated. After switching the machine off, it keeps running for a few seconds.

Children and persons not familiar with the machine, and persons with limited physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, must not operate the machine.

Before starting the machine, it must be assembled according to the attached instructions.

Use the FI switch and check it whenever you are going to use it.

Only use extension cables that are protected against spraying water and recommended for outdoor use.

Never touch the plug and outlet with damp hands.

Never run over, jam, jerk, or pull the feeder and extension cable. Protect the cable against excessive temperatures, oil, and sharp edges.

No persons or animals may be present within 3 meters when the machine is being operated. The operator is responsible for other persons in the working area.

Only use original accessory equipment.

Do not wear loose clothing, long laces, or ties.

Use the machine in a free space with a level and solid surface.

Never use the machine on a paved or uneven surface. Any thrown-off material may cause injuries.

Before putting the machine into operation, check all screws, nuts, and other fixing parts to ensure they are tightened, and check all protective equipment to ensure it is 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 parts, and clothing from getting near the feeding hopper ejection hole. To insert a branch into the hopper, 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) up.

Switching the machine off:

Press the ON/OFF switch (pic. 5) down.

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 time is off. Knives are sharp! To insert shredded serial in the opening, use the feeding help.

Marking

Product safety:

CE
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 to private use, commencing on the day of purchase of the device.

The warranty applies exclusively to failures due to defective material or workmanship. An original sales slip with the date of sale must be presented when claiming warranty rights.

The warranty does not cover unprofessional use such as device overload, violent use, damage caused by third parties or foreign materials, failure to comply with the operations and assembly manual, and normal wear and tear.

Residual risks and protective measures

Electrical residual risks:

Risk	Description	Protective	mea
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 mea
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 first aid adequate to the injury and get qualified medical assistance as quickly as possible. Protect the injured person from further accidents and calm them down.

In case of an accident, in accordance with DIN 13164, a workplace must be fitted with a first-aid kit. It is essential to replace any used material in the first-aid kit immediately after use. If you seek help, provide the following information:

1. Accident site
2. Accident type
3. Number of injured persons
4. 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 the "Identification" chapter.

Disposal of transport packaging

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

Servicing and keeping

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

Keep the ventilation slot and body free of 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 authorized 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.

Changing the knife (pic. 4)

Wear safety gloves when changing the knife!

Open the cover and loosen the knife (pic. 4).

A rotating knife is inbuilt in your garden shredder.

Therefore, you must just turn the knife and tighten it using

the Allen key when replacing the knife for the first time.

Close the cover again after turning/changing both knives.

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:

Phone: [phone] / 700-360

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Important information for the customer

Please be sure to know that returning the product in or after the warranty period must be made in the original packaging.

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Technical data:

Translation of the EC-Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the conception and construction of the below-mentioned appliances correspond, at the type of construction being launched, to the appropriate basic safety and hygienic requirements of the EC Directives.

In case of any change to the appliance not discussed with us, this Declaration expires.

Notified Body Name: No: Address:

Type Ex. Cert.-No.:

97/68/EC & 2016/1628/EU

Emission No.:

2000/14/EC_2005/88/EC