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Old 08-08-2007, 07:16 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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"Davy" wrote in message
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I have the Bosch 2200 Quiet Shredder.
It is really quiet, self-feeding, reliable and seldom jams. But it does
have a few drawbacks:
- is rated to handle 38mm dia wood, but if the wood has any forks or
unevenness then 25mm is really the limit
- collection bag keeps falling off
- wont shred green plants for composting; only wood
- the shreddings look like mangled half-chewed sticks; not attractive

enough
to be used as a mulch

hope this helps

Davy

Try tweaking the adjuster on the side, mine chomps stuff up and I do use it
for mulch, although I concede its not as fine as my old Alko. We use a box
to collect the shreddings as you are correct about the bag!

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