The GC-RS 2845 CB electric silent shredder is a robust and extremely powerful tool for the quiet shredding of thick materials such as branches as well as tree cuttings, hedge cuttings and garden waste at a high rate of throughput. Its long-lasting cutter drum powerfully draws the material into the large funnel opening. For easy and user-friendly transportation there is a robust chassis with wheels and a practical transport handle. The GC-RS 2845 CB has a switch for reversing the direction of rotation of the cutter drum. This is provided for the quick and effortless removal of blockages. The motor circuit breaker of this tool protects the motor against overloading. For optimum user safety, the transparent debris box is equipped with a safety switch which interrupts the power supply when the box is removed. Safe operation is also assured by a restart safeguard.