Earthwise 15-Amp Electric Chipper Shredder

The opening is too small for pine cones that I need to shred. It does shred the small ones however.

The rim on the feeder bucket is flimsy, and after one use, the tabs have already broken off. I recommend redesign.

Small opening makes shredding leaves impossible. palm branches (except stems) are shredded poorly. Long fibers from bamboo tend to clog the outlet and clearing it is clumsy. Changing cutting blade is a chore..

So, best for sticks and not leaves or bushy stuff. Tends to get jammed up with grass and brush weeds. Not the best all around mulcher, but does enough for me and i did not want a big gas chopper. If you need something that big, go rent one.

For my purposes, this unit works well. It's good for small branches (1/2"-3/4" thick). It works well if the material is not green or too dense. You can save time by "prepping" some of the branches by making them straight as possible by trimming the smaller branches from the main stem.

Branches that are have a lot fibers in them have a tendency to jam the machine. The real small stuff (1/4" or less) doesn't chip but gets stripped into 2"-3" sticks. Leaves are a waste of time. Run your lawn mower over those instead. Quicker and less hassle.

If you are looking for a chipper to handle big jobs, this chipper is NOT what you want. This is for low volume and small material.

Despite some of the drawbacks, this chipper/shredder serves my needs adequately. The price is also a plus.

For my purposes, this unit works well. It's good for small branches (1/2"-3/4" thick). It works well if the material is not green or too dense. You can save time by "prepping" some of the branches by making them straight as possible by trimming the smaller branches from the main stem.

Branches that are have a lot fibers in them have a tendency to jam the machine. The real small stuff (1/4" or less) doesn't chip but gets stripped into 2"-3" sticks. ... more

Easy to assemble. Neat compact design and functional. Wood chipper portion works. Insert limbs need to straight with out the nobs or old branch nubs. The feed path is very small.

I was hoping to get better Mulching. The opening is really small and you have to stuff the leaves with this tool. Takes so long to stuff the leaves you get discouraged when you turn back and look at the pile of leaves and then back at this small opening. You're going to be there awhile.

I am writing this review as neither an endorsement nor a criticism. This is just an account of my experience with this chipper. I bought this machine on March 26th 2017, a week or two later, I was able to make first use of my new chipper. The chipper performed perfectly - actually better than expected - with all sorts of debris, small branches, twigs, leaves and acorns. Everything was so easy, from assembly to use I was very pleased with this purchase.

After I finished my first (and only) chipping session, I opened the hopper to clean up and make certain everything had cleared but after replacing the hopper the machine refused to start. I've tried everything in the troubleshooting guide (and then some) to get the machine back online without any success.

I contacted the manufacturer about the malfunction and despite their surly response they have agreed to send a replacement. So while I'm disappointed that I had to contact customer service so soon, I am eagerly awaiting the replacement so I can get back to work.

I am writing this review as neither an endorsement nor a criticism. This is just an account of my experience with this chipper. I bought this machine on March 26th 2017, a week or two later, I was able to make first use of my new chipper. The chipper performed perfectly - actually better than expected - with all sorts of debris, small branches, twigs, leaves and acorns. Everything was so easy, from assembly to use I was very pleased with this purchase.

After I finished my first (and only)... more

Ran a lot of pine thru this. Works great on small jobs. I'll see how much I get thru it. I have a lot of small branches to shred.

I am truly glad I bought this product. However, I was a bit disappointed at how often it got clogged. It does great with tree branches and the like. But, if some stuff gets in that isn't hard and stiff, it tends to clog. However, it is easy to unclog and I haven't lost a finger yet!!

The usage is similar to a food processor. You cannot just jam thick branches in. You have to push and release until the branch gets smaller in diameter. Also, watch for the container not to over pack because you will burn the engine. Watch for branches ricocheting.

I only have about four hours on it, but so far no problems at all. As with any piece of machinery there is a learning curve. Don't let the hopper get too full is lesson one.

Alternating dry material with less dry keeps everything flowing. It simply does an amazing job and produces a good uniform chip with few spicules if the material is adequately dry. Highly recommended.