The shredder will be used for preparing mixed garden waste ready for composting so will it cope with green waste as well as woody waste?

Difficult to say with any certainty. I haven't had mine long and it sounds like we are doing a similar thing. It is the best shredder I have ever had for woody waste, it will take fresh Phormium leaves and I put eucalyptus branches with lots of leaves on and they went straight through no bother, as does dried off herbaceous plant matter. Very soft or wet stuff is difficult to get into the machine and Pampas plumes block the discharge shoot almost immediately. I am still learning what it will and won't do but on the whole I love it! It took me an hour to put together but mostly because having built it I had dismantle it again because when I got to the end I realised that nowhere in the instructions does it mention fitting the battery box, which you have to sling under the chassis with the same bolts that hold the engine above it!

what type of battery is used? Does this charge when the machine is running? Can it be charged from an external source?

It is a Lithium ion battery. It is charged when the engine is running and can also be charged with an external trickle charger.

How is it different from forest master 6hp compact petrol wood chipper direct drive 208cc 4 stroke powerful chips up 50mm dia, portable light and well

It has a key start supported by a battery instead of a pull cord start.

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– Forest Master FM6DDES 6HP Electric Start Petrol Wood Chipper

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Brand
Forest Master
Colour
Orange
Item weight
43 Kilograms
Material
Alloy Steel
Power source
Gasoline

⚡6 HP electric start engine

🔄Twin reversible blades for double lifespan

🪵Chips wood up to 50mm diameter

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Description

⚡ Chip smarter, not harder — power and precision in your hands!

POWERFUL 6 HP ENGINE - Tackle branches up to 2 inches thick with robust LCT engine performance.
MAINTENANCE MADE SIMPLE - Direct drive system and easy access design mean less fuss, more chipping.
EFFORTLESS ELECTRIC START - Skip the pull—ignite power instantly with a reliable electric start system.
COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT MOBILITY - At just 38kg, easily maneuver and store your chipper without breaking a sweat.
DURABLE TWIN REVERSIBLE BLADES - Double your blade life and reduce downtime with smart reversible cutting edges.

The Forest Master FM6DDES is a compact, gasoline-powered wood chipper featuring a 6 HP LCT engine with electric start for hassle-free operation. Weighing only 38kg, it chips branches up to 50mm diameter using twin reversible blades that extend blade life. Its direct drive system eliminates belt adjustments, while easy maintenance access keeps your workflow smooth. Perfect for professionals seeking efficient, reliable yard cleanup with minimal downtime.

Specifications

ASIN	B08KY8Y6Q6
Best Sellers Rank	157,736 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 160 in Chippers, Shredders & Mulchers
Brand Name	Forest Master
Colour	Orange
Country Of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (56)
Included Components	Hoppers wheels axle
Item Highlight	6HP Engine, Electric Start, Chips Branches up to 50mm, Ideal for Garden Waste
Item Weight	43 Kilograms
Manufacturer	FOREST MASTER
Manufacturer Part Number	FM6DDES
Manufacturer Warranty Description	2-Year warranty covers parts with the exception of consumable parts. Not covered misuse or modifications
Material Type	Alloy Steel
Model Number	FM6DDES
Number of Items	1
Operation Mode	Manual, Electric
Power Source	Gasoline Powered

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