I have had the shredder for 2 years but have only used it on 3 occasions, always making sure that I did not try to shred anything too large. I am still using the original blade although the blade has been turned over which shows how little I have used it. When in use it worked very well and I would put the shredded material straight onto to the flower bed as a mulch. While using it on the 3rd occasion, the motor started slowing down and then started smoking. Now it won't start up. A new motor is £115 so I will not be buying one, instead I will hire a shredder in the future as and when the need arises.

Purchased 19th August 2010. Taken back to B&Q for refund 31st August 2010.
Worked perfectly for about an hour. Even towards end of first session of use was struggling to deal with stuff, even though I was being very careful not to overload it.
It simply isn't up to the task, it strips branches rather than shredding them, leading to constant jamming. Can't deal with branches of 15mm, let alone the 35mm it's quoted as handling.
This machine is a waste of time and money.

The Bosch AXT 200 Rapid Shredder works great for a while but mine frequently jams with the "greener" twigs. As one of your other reviewers noted after relatively light use a burning smell and the machine will no longer work (out of warranty of course). Reckon this worked out at about £10 per session maybe the tip would be cheaper and I'll just buy my compost - not very "green" but more economical. Initially I was very pleased with this machine but the frequent jamming and later complete breakdown mean I was very disappointed overall.

Used my Bosch AXT 200 Rapid Shredder three times for maybe one hour in total.Only ran for about two minutes at a time to shred what i had cut.Then cut some more and shredded some more etc.Only very thin ash and conifer cuttings were put through it.Tried to start it the fourth time but nothing.Fuse is ok but there's a strong smell of burning.The motor isn't up to it I think?

I wouldn't buy a Bosch Shredder again after my experience with the AXT 200. Has a brush motor, I suggest go for an induction motor machine. Blade does not last long. Cooling system is not very effective and air path blocks easily if there is much small stuff flying about. Is not designed for ease of repair - switches are sealed units and so would have to be cut.

The most frustrating and poor shredder I have owned and this is my third. If I was to buy another shredder I would be careful about choosing a Bosch. Clogs too easily, can't handle springy material, I continually have to push material towards the blades. Makes the job a lot longer than it should be.