SHREDS LEAVES, GRASS CLIPPINGS, PINE NEEDLES . . . OWNER’S MANUAL Model LE-800B • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Repair Parts WARNING C a r e f u l ly read and follow s a fety rules, precautions and operating instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.
Flowtron Leaf-Eater One Year Limited Warranty Flowtron, division of Armatron warrants your Leaf-Eater to be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service for one year from date of the original purchase. All parts which are defective will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability are also limited in duration for one year from the original purchase date.
KNOW YOUR FLOWTRON LEAF-EATER A. Introduction REAR Your Flowtron Leaf-Eater is a quality built product that is designed to provide you with a unit that is not only affordable, but will perform with a minimum of care and maintenance.
ASSEMBLY A. Preparation Your owner’s manual has been developed to help you assemble the unit and to understand its safe operation. It is important that you read your manual completely to become familiar with the unit before you begin assembly. 1. Read your owner’s manual 2. Tools you will need 1. Assembling Legs or Mounting Brackets To install the three legs or the three mounting brackets, align the three stud plates with the six mating holes in the lower housing.
ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 1. Assemble Upper and Lower Housing Install the three Tinnerman Clips onto the edge of the Lower Housing in areas provided. Place both Upper Housing and Lower Housing upside down and align the slot in the edge of the Upper Housing with the tab on the Lower Housing. Push the Lower Housing down until it is seated firmly in the Upper Housing. Position the assembly in the upright position and fasten both housings together using the three #10 x 5/8” sheet metal screws as shown in Figure #5.
SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, the following basic safety precautions should always be followed. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Become familiar with all sections of this owner’s manual before attempting to operate the shredder. This shredder should be used solely for the purpose it was intended. 2. Use only parts or accessories specifically designed for use with this shredder.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Import a n t: Use a 14 ga. or heavier extension cord with a maximum length of 100 ft. Grounding Instructions This shredder should be grounded while in use to reduce the risk of electric shock to the operator. The shredder is equipped with a three-conductor cord and three-prong grounding plug. The green or green and yellow conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green or green and yellow wire to a live terminal.
SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your Flowtron Leaf-Eater can be hazardous if improperly or carelessly used. The instructions and figures shown below demonstrate the right way to use your machine. Read and understand the operating instructions before you operate your machine. Always use safe and cautious operating methods. Please remember the operating and safety instructions have been written for your use. Failure to read all instructions may result in injury.
MAINTENANCE CAUTION Disconnect power cord from power source before attempting any maintenance. 1. Cleaning Your Unit Your unit requires a minimum of maintenance other than cleaning. It is recommended that you clean out built-up residue from inside the Housing area, and from between Mulching Discs during and after each use. Also tighten all nuts, bolts and screws periodically. Replace cutting line as often as necessary, see below, and clean Air Filter frequently, see figure 15.
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FLOWTRON LB-800B PARTS LIST Parts List — FLOWTRON ELECTRIC LEAF-EATER #LE-800B Ref. # Part # Description Qty. 1 355 1672. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FUNNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 245 6237 P40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCREW, SHT. MET., PAN HD., PHIL, #10 x 1/2, BLK.. . . . . . . . . . 4 355 3103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DISK SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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