Ryobi RSH2455G is an electric, quiet chipper shredder designed for home use. It is easy and safe to use, and it can quickly and easily chip and shred branches, twigs, and other garden waste. The chipper shredder has a powerful motor that can handle even the toughest materials, and it features a large feed hopper that makes it easy to load. The chipper shredder also has a number of safety features, including a built-in overload protector and a reverse function that helps to prevent jams.
Ryobi RSH2455G is an electric, quiet chipper shredder designed for home use. It is easy and safe to use, and it can quickly and easily chip and shred branches, twigs, and other garden waste. The chipper shredder has a powerful motor that can handle even the toughest materials, and it features a large feed hopper that makes it easy to load. The chipper shredder also has a number of safety features, including a built-in overload protector and a reverse function that helps to prevent jams.
ELECTRIC QUIET CHIPPER SHREDDER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
RSH2455G
Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before mounting and operating this
machine.
Subject to technical modications.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury, including the following.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■ Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the
product.
■ Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire that
can lead to accidents.
■ Wear heavy, long trousers, boots and gloves. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing, shorts or jewellery of any
kind. Always wear shoes.
■ Secure hair above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this product.
■ Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at
least 15m from the operating area.
■ Do not operate this product when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
■ Do not operate in poor lighting. Use the unit only in
daylight or good artificial light.
■ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure
to hazards.
■ Keep all parts of your body away from moving parts.
■ Inspect the product before use. Replace any damaged
parts before use.
■ Do not operate the product in damp or wet locations.
■ Do not use the product in the rain.
■ Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this
product.
■ Use the right product. Use the product for the intended
purpose only.
■ Do not handle the product with wet hands.
■ Do not use the product if the switch does not turn the
product on or off. A product that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
■ Avoid accidental starting.
■ Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. Use
common sense when using this product.
■ Do not force the product. It will do a better job with less
likelihood of a risk of injury when you operate it at the
rate for which it was designed.
■ Pull the plug out immediately if the mains or extension
lead is damaged or severed.
■ Disconnect the product from the power supply when
it is not in use, before servicing and when changing
accessories.
■ Read and understand the instructions carefully before
using the shredder. Keep instructions for future
reference.
■ Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one
fitted with an unauthorised modification.
■ Use only original accessories provided by the
manufacturer.
■ The user is responsible for the safety of other people
and their property.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
SPECIFIC SHREDDER SAFETY RULES
■ Always ensure all parts are properly fitted when using
the shredder. Ensure all screws and nuts are properly
tightened before use.
■ Before starting the machine, always make sure the
feed hopper is empty.
■ Before cleaning the shredder, switch off the tool and
unplug from the mains.
■ Do not allow children to operate this shredder.
■ Ensure both the shredder and the user are standing
on a flat, steady surface. Do not stretch towards
the shredder. Never stand at a higher level than the
machine during operation.
■ Hard objects such as stones, bottles or pieces of metal
can cause damage to the machine and must never be
fed into the feeding hopper.
■ If the machine becomes blocked, stop the motor and
disconnect the plug from the mains. Pull out any
blockages and check the machine for damage.
■ Do not pull the machine using the cable or place
pressure on it in any way.
■ Keep hands, face and the rest of the body away from
the hopper and the discharge chute.
■ Keep away from the discharge chute when switching
on the motor.
■ Do not allow the discharge chute to become stacked
with debris. This blocks new material coming down
the chute and can cause the shredder to change its
direction of rotation.
■ The machine must not be moved when the motor is
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running.
■ Never leave the machine unsupervised. First switch off
the motor and disconnect from the mains.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES
■ Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
■ Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry the product
by the cord. Never pull the plug out of the power point
by the cord. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
■ For outdoors work, use only suitably approved
extension cables with a minimum conductor cross
section of 1.5mm
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earthing contacts and be water-proof.
■ Inspect extension cords for deterioration, cuts or
cracks in the insulation. Repair or replace the cords if
any defects appear.
■ A nameplate on the product indicates the unit’s
voltage. Never connect the product to an AC voltage
that differs from this voltage.
■ If the power cord or extension cable becomes damaged
during use, disconnect the cord from the power supply
immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE
DISCONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY.
■ Electrical power should be supplied via a Residual
Current Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not
more than 30mA.
MAINTENANCE RULES
■ Maintain the product with care. Follow instructions for
changing accessories. Keep the product dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
■ Unplug the product before making adjustments or
repairs.
■ Do not use the product if parts have been damaged.
Check the product regularly to make sure that it will
operate properly and perform the intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the unit's operation. Inspect the unit’s
power connection. Any part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by Ryobi authorised
service centre.
■ Never douse or squirt the product with water or any
other liquid. Do not use detergents or solvents. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from debris. After each
use, clean with a soft and dry cloth.
WARNING:
Before carrying out any maintenance operations,
cut off the electric power supply by disconnecting
the plug from the mains.
SERVICE RULES
■ Service on this product must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in
injury to the user or damage to the product. Such
service may also void your warranty.
■ Use only identical replacement parts when servicing
the product. Follow the instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorised parts or
failure to follow maintenance instructions may create
a risk of electric shock, serious injury to the user or
damage to the product. Such use may also void your
warranty.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION RULES
■ Store the product in a dry place.
■ Lock it up to prevent unauthorised use or damage.
Keep the product out of the reach of children.
■ Secure the product when transporting it.
■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
product. If you loan someone this product, loan these
instructions also.
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation
of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool more safely and effectively.
SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION
Safety alert Precautions that involve your safety.
Eye and ear protection Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this product.
Keep bystanders away Keep all bystanders at least 15m away.
Wet conditions alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read operator's manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator's manual before using this product.
Electric shock precaution
Remove plug from the mains immediately before maintenance or
if cable is damaged or cut.
Wear gloves
Always wear nonslip, heavy duty protective gloves when
operating this product.
Keep hands and feet away
Warning! Do not put hands or feet under the cover of the machine
when it is running.
Keep hands away after
stop
The blades will continue to rotate after the machine has been
switched off.
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product meets applicable
regulatory requirements.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
(Without safety alert symbol) indicates a situation that may result
in property damage.
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SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and
should be performed only by a qualied service technician.
For service we suggest you to return the product to
your nearest authorised service centre for repair. When
servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
Observe all normal safety precautions related to
avoiding electrical shock.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt
to use this product until you read thoroughly
and understand completely the operator's
manual. Save this operator's manual and review
frequently for safe operation.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which may cause severe eye damage. Before
beginning operation, always wear eye protection
such as safety goggles, safety glasses with side
shields or a full face shield. We recommend
Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eye
glasses or standard safety glasses with side
shields. Always use eye protection.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Model RSH2455G
Voltage 230-240V~, 50Hz
Rated power
2400W (S6-40%),
2000W (S1)
Maximum idle speed 46/min
Maximum cutting
diameter
40mm
Weight 29kg
Guaranteed sound power
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WARNING:
Wet material can block the cutting assembly. To
help prevent blocking feed dry materials through
the machine at regular intervals.
NOTES:
■ The S6-40% indicates a load profile of 4 min. load and
6 min. idle time. For practical application, continuous
operation is permitted.
■ The maximum cutting diameter depends on the
hardness of the wood.
DESCRIPTION
a. Feed hopper
b. Switch panel
c. Handle
d. Discharge chute
e. Plunger
f. On/Off Switch
g. Forward/Reverse selection knob
h. LiveTool indicator
i. Over-load protector
1. Supporting legs
2. Axle
3. Main body
4. Lock washer
5. Round screw M5*8
6. End frame
7. Spring washer
8. Saddle washer
9. Hex socket screw M8*55
10. Flat washer
11. Wheel
12. Hitch pin
13. Adjusting hole
14. Allen key
ASSEMBLY
LEGS CAUTION:
Assembly of your shredder requires two people.
■ Insert the axle (2) through the holes into each
supporting leg (1).
Note: The legs should be angled outwards (see fig 3)
and the pin holes on the legs should face inside.
■ Turn the shredder upside down (see fig 4). Insert the
leg frame onto the motor housing (see fig 5).
■ Attach the end frame (6) onto the leg frame.
■ Secure the legs with hex screws (9), spring washer
(7) and a saddle washer (8). Secure the end frame
with round screws (5) and lock washer (4) (see fig 6).
Tighten all nuts and screws.
■ Insert wheels (11) onto the ends of the axle and secure
with flat washer (10) and hitch pin (12) (see fig 7).
■ Your shredder is now ready for use.
OPERATION
■ Your shredder is designed to shred dry garden waste
in a private garden. It is not suitable for shredding
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glass, metal, plastic or fabric. For best results use
dry, hard materials. This product is not intended for
professional use.
■ Plug the shredder into the mains supply. The LiveTool
indicator (h) will glow blue. Select forward rotation by
turning the forward/reverse selection knob (g) to the
right. Turn on using the on/off switch (f).
■ To get the maximum service from your shredder, we
recommend that you do not attempt to shred any twigs
or branches over 40mm in diameter.
■ Feed the material to be shredded into the hopper (a).
Material will be automatically pulled through the cutting
assembly and emerge at the discharge chute (d).
■ If the shredder becomes jammed by foreign bodies or
by branches which are too thick or hard, the shredder
will release itself automatically. The rotating direction
of the shredder will automatically reverse, thereby
releasing the material back through the top. To return
the shredder rotation to normal, press the OFF switch
and wait until the cutting assembly has stopped
completely. Then switch the machine on again with
the ON switch and the shredder will be back to forward
rotation.
■ If the shredder does not automatically unblock itself,
turn the machine off and turn the forward/reverse
selection knob to the left. Then turn the shredder
on again. This should clear the blockage. Once the
blockage is free, turn the shredder off and turn the
forward/reverse selection knob to the right (forward
rotation) before turning the shredder back on.
■ If the machine is overloaded, the circuit breaker will
cut off the shredder. Leave it for about 5 minutes,then
press the over-load protector (i), followed by the On
switch. The shredder should then start.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the knob/switches in sequence
using abrupt motions. Sudden switching may
generate current spikes potentially damaging the
shredder.
MAINTENANCE
SHAVING PLATE ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
Adjusting the shaving plate while the motor is
turned off could lead to serious damage of your
shredder.
■ If the shredder fails to shred material, the shaving
plate may need adjusting.
Note: Adjusting the shaving plate should only be
attempted when deemed totally necessary. Adjusting
the shaving plate too often or too far could cause your
shredder to cease working completely.
■ Ensure the shredder is turned on and working in
normal forward direction. (see fig 8 - 9).
■ Turn the screw inside the adjusting hole (13) with
the allen key (14) very slowly and very slightly in a
clockwise direction with the motor running until fine
aluminium chips fall out of the discharge chute.
MAINTENANCE
Your shredder requires very little maintenance.
WARNING:
Always disconnect the plug from the socket
before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning
procedures.
■ Ensure the air openings are kept clean and free of
obstructions.
■ Check all nuts and screws are tight.
■ Spray the cutting wheel after each use with a
biodegradeable oil via the feed hopper at the top to
protect it against corrosion.
■ To clean the shredder, brush away dirt and waste
residue that may be caught in the cutter. Wipe clean
the motor housing with a damp cloth. Do not use
running water, solvents, strong detergents or a high
pressure washer to clean your shredder.
■ If a foreign object comes into contact with the cutting
wheel or the machine starts to judder or produce
abnormal noises, switch off the motor immediately.
Disconnect the plug and check for damage.
DISPOSAL
Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of together with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your local authority or retailer for
recycling advice.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time without
notice.
Techtronic Industries (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
Level 1, 660 Doncaster Road
Doncaster, VIC 3108, Australia
Techtronic Industries New Zealand Ltd.
18-26 Amelia Earhart Avenue
Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
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Ryobi RSH2455G is an electric, quiet chipper shredder designed for home use. It is easy and safe to use, and it can quickly and easily chip and shred branches, twigs, and other garden waste. The chipper shredder has a powerful motor that can handle even the toughest materials, and it features a large feed hopper that makes it easy to load. The chipper shredder also has a number of safety features, including a built-in overload protector and a reverse function that helps to prevent jams.
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