GeoTech BGS 6500 - Petrol garden shredder - Loncin 5 HP engine

GeoTech BGS 6500 garden shredder overview:

B: Basket (equipped with wood chips collector)
G: Gasoline (the machine is petrol-powered)
S: Shredder (wood chipper)

The GeoTech BGS 6500 wood chipper is made specifically for shredding operations on branches featuring medium diameter. Ideal for all those who need to maintain green spaces and who need to quickly remove and grind biodegradable waste from the ground.

This garden shredder is designed to be the most effective and user-friendly among wood chippers. Its large steel shredding chamber helps reducing noise while operating.

The BGS 6500 model is equipped with electric safety devices in compliance with the CE standards.

Major strengths of this machine:

• Sturdiness, thanks to the system with steel rotor which ensures a long service life.
• Cutting diameter (up to 45 mm on green, non-dry wood)
• Large hopper.

Warning: Like all wood chippers and garden shredders, it is not suited for shredding grass, leaves, pine needles, etc. (it is intended to shred branches, but it can also grind leaves, needles and others)

Garden shredders intended use:
- The wood chipper must grind only green branches and not dried ones (which would limit its shredding capacity and lead to quick deterioration of the blades);
- The branches must be preferably long, smooth and not knobby (otherwise the cutting diameter would be reduced);
- The branch cutting diameter indicated is the maximum, so it is advised not to shred larger branches. In this case it would be better to purchase a shredder with a larger branch cutting diameter;
- The cutting diameter can vary according to the amounts of wood (e.g: oak, olive, plum and peach are hardwood and can reduce the cutting capacity of the wood chipper);

Features:

• Engine model and brand: Loncin (IPF70A)
• Engine type: 4-Stroke, single cylinder - OHV
• Cylinder type: aluminium
• Cubic capacity: 196 cc
• Power: 5 Hp
• Starting: recoil start

Engine with belt drive.

Oil tank: 0.6 L

Petrol tank: 1 L

The petrol engine mounted on this garden shredder features a 3.6 kW of power (5 Hp). It runs at 3600 rpm.

This powerful engine allows chipping wood avoiding clogs ensuring a shredding capacity of up to 600 kg/h.

INTERMEDIATE BELT DRIVE:
This feature gives high sturdiness to the unit, protecting both the engine and all the shredding system from every possible internal hit or kickback. Higher durability over time compared to the standard system of all the manufacturers of petrol-powered machineries, as the transmission is directly connected to the shredding cutting system.

Nominal power: 5 Hp
The correct term would be "Commercial” Power, meaning the standard definition used until a few years ago by all well-known engine manufacturers.

* This technical feature is the one indicated in the main sales channels, even if it is higher than the real power of the engine.
Rated power: 4 Hp
It refers to the real power of the engine. This is the power indicated as official in the engine instructions manual.

* This technical feature may vary from a an engine model to another according to the rotation speed provided by the manufacturer.

The engine is PROVIDED WITHOUT OIL.
Please carefully read the instructions manual before starting the unit.

Large and highly-thick 2 shredding blades are mounted on a steel rotating roller.

This ensures producing high-quality wood chips with a shredding capacity of up to 600 kg/h. Always make sure not to overload the machine with branches and twigs as this tends to clog the shredder and overload it.

The rotor is sturdy and entirely made of steel.

If you need to change or clean the blades, you can open the shredding chamber using the knob.

Focus on the shredding chamber.

This machine features a highly-efficient self-feeding shredding system.

The garden shredder is equipped with a large 34 cm hopper. Simply enter branches and the machine will operate itself. This considerably simplifies and speeds up the work.

The best results are achieved when shredding branches together with green material, as the twigs help to push the leaves into the machine.

If you only need to shred leaves, we recommend using a stick to push them through the safety bristles at the bottom of the plastic hopper.

WARNING: This shredder can be used for shredding material with a maximum diameter of 45 cm. Check the size of the branch using the diameter gauge before inserting it into the wood chipper.

SELF-FEEDING: once introduced the branches into the hopper, the shredder draws them inside the shredding chamber autonomously.

This shredder allows you to collect the wood chips into a large 45 L collector or by dropping them on the ground (without the collector).

Equipped with a handle and wheels for easy transport.

On/Off button.

Branch diameter gauge.

Thefront support stand is very large and provides stability to the machine. This allows to distribute the weight over a greater surface area, thus preventing the garden shredder sinking into soft grounds.

The wood chipper is also provided with large 25 cm wheels that ensure easy transport.

Recommendations for use

To ensure the maximum efficiency and durability of the wood chipper,  the instructions below must be strictly followed. Failure to do so constitutes improper use and carries a serious risk of damage to the product (such damage is not covered by the warranty).

• DO NOT use the wood chipper to shred:

1. Pine needles
2. Grass or piles of leaves
3. Wet garden waste
4. Whole pallets or parts thereof
5. Construction waste
6. Wood and/or roots covered in soil or stones.

These materials, which lack a woody texture, tend to form a paste that blocks the shredding chamber and the discharge chute, overloading the engine. However, branches with leaves may be fed into the machine, provided they are preferably straight in shape.

• DO NOT feed in pallets or construction waste: ensure that the material contains no nails, screws, iron wire or concrete debris. Impact with foreign objects will irreparably damage the cutting rotor and may result in the violent ejection of metal fragments.
• DO NOT shred wood and/or roots covered in soil: the abrasive action of soil and sand on the cutting blades at high speed causes immediate wear. The cutting blade loses its sharpness within minutes, making extraordinary maintenance necessary. Furthermore, the likely presence of stones, even small ones, would inevitably damage the wood chipper.
• Pay attention to wood freshness: the specified maximum cutting diameter refers to ‘green’ wood, i.e. fresh branches recently cut from the tree (which is the ideal time to process them in the wood chipper) and of medium consistency. For very hard types of wood (e.g. oak, olive, plum, peach), the wood chipper’s actual cutting capacity may decrease proportionally to the hardness of the wood. Furthermore, the declared maximum cutting diameter should be considered as an exception  during use and not the standard operating conditions, as it would mean operating the wood chipper continuously at the limits of its capabilities.
• DO NOT shred dry or seasoned wood (e.g. old posts, beams, sticks): the wood chipper is designed to process freshly cut branches. Dry wood is significantly harder than fresh wood and can damage the cutting blades by creating nicks or causing them to lose their sharpness quickly, as well as placing severe strain on the transmission mechanism. 
• DO NOT feed material in when the engine is off or running at low revs: start the wood chipper and always bring it up to full speed before feeding in the material. Similarly, never switch off the engine while there is still material inside the cutting chamber.
• DO NOT FORCE THE FEED: the wood chipper must pull the material in automatically (self-feeding). If the branch does not advance, the blades may be worn or the branch may be too knotty. Forcing material into the hopper could cause the cutting rotor to jam and result in serious damage to the transmission.
• DO NOT operate the wood chipper with worn or damaged blades: under these conditions, shredding occurs by ‘impact’ rather than by ‘cutting’. The resulting strong vibrations and stresses can cause serious structural damage to all components of the wood chipper.
• Fuel storage:

1. Use approved tanks
2. Check that metal tanks are clean and free from corrosion
3. Store fuel in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
4. Use the petrol within 30–60 days
5. If necessary, use a stabiliser to extend its shelf life

If the machine is to be left unused for a prolonged period, empty the fuel tank or use fuel containing a stabiliser additive.