If the chipper suddenly breaks down, there will be a lot of trouble. But there doesn't always have to be a serious defect if the shredder doesn't work. Find out what you can do to repair your chipper.
How can I repair my chipper myself?
To repair a broken chipper, check for blockages, broken cables, or dull cutting blades. If necessary, clean the clogs, replace the cable or sharpen the blades. If these steps do not help, the problem may be a broken switch that should be replaced.
The most common defects in shredders
The engine of a chipper is quite robust and engine damage is therefore rare. Three types of damage occur most frequently:
- The shredder is blocked
- Cable break or
- The cutting blades are blunt
- The switch is defective
Before you disassemble and examine your shredder, be sure to unplug it from the power supply! You should also wear gloves when working to avoid injury.
Chopper clogged
The most common situation is that the shredder is clogged. Branches and wet leaves can get stuck and thus disable the blades. In this guide you will learn how to solve the blockage.
Cable break
Shredders are often not handled very carefully and the sensitive cables in particular are affected: They are dragged across the ground and can bump into stones. The plastic can also become porous due to sunlight and other influences. Therefore, it happens from time to time that the cable breaks and needs to be replaced.
Power connection interrupted
It's not just a broken cable that causes the power connection to be interrupted. It is also possible that the plug connection comes loose, for example if the cable gets caught and is pulled on it. So check all plug connections to rule out this error.
Cutting knife blunt
If the shredder starts but has a very difficult time chopping, the knives may be blunt. Be extremely careful when sharpening the chipper blades to avoid injuring yourself.
The switch is defective
This error cannot be easily identified. However, if you have checked that there is neither a blockage nor a broken cable, the problem may be with the switch. Another indication of this is that the shredder does not make any reaction when you press the switch, neither humming nor humming or anything else. It may also be the case that the switch turns on, but then switches back to “off” on its own after a short time. You can change the switch yourself (€16.00 at Amazon) if it is available as a spare part.
