Use and Care Manual

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A . Special Features Incl u d e :
• Coarse to fine leaf reduction with special posi-
tions for pine needles and grass clippings.
• Unique leg design – functions upright or strad-
dles trash barrel.
• Tilt feature makes loading easy; body of unit flips
180° for simple, compact storage.
• Bungee cord surrounding bottom of unit firmly
holds leaf bag in position.
• Storage compartment with hinged door holds cut-
ting lines, gloves, safety glasses, etc.
• Foam cushion handle grips ensure comfort and
ease of carrying.
• Powerful universal electric motor.
• Runs on ordinary 120 volt, 15 amp household
current.
B . U n p a cking Instructions
Your unit has been carefully packed at the factory to
prevent damage during shipment and storage.
C a r e f u l l y unpack the carton as fo l l o w s :
1.Check parts against list shown.
2.Examine for damage
KNOW YOUR FLOWTRON ULTIMATE LEAF-EATER
C a r ton Contents
Key # D e s c r i p t i o n Q t y.
1 Funnel Half 2
2 Housing 1
3 Leg Left 1
4 Leg Right 1
5 Hardware Package 1
6 Owner’s Manual 1
4
5
1
1
3
2
FIGURE 2
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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.
Tools you will need:
#2 phillips head screwdriver
1 . A s s e m b le Funnel
a.Place funnel halves on flat surface with narrow
opening facing up. Align both halves and press
locating pin of funnel half into locating hole on
adjacent funnel half. See figure 3. Using two (2)
#8 x 1/2” screws, fasten both halves together.
N OT E: Flange on funnel half overlaps outer surface
of adjacent funnel half as shown in figure 3.
b.Rotate Funnel 180º and repeat step a for
opposite side.
Your Flow t ron Ultimate Leaf-Eater is a quality
built product that is designed to provide yo u
with a unit that is affo r d a b le and will perfo r m
with a minimum of care and maintenance.
H a r dware Bag Contents:
Q t y. Pa r t # D e s c r i p t i o n
2 352 3533 Leg Connector
2 245 6225 P58 #10-32 Phillips Pan Head Screw, 1
1
/
2
” long
2 396 2599 Leg Hub Spacer
2 245 6237 P28 #8 Phillips Pan Head Sheet Metal Screw,
1
/
2
” long
2 396 2438 Handle Grip
2 345 2181 #10-32 Wing Nuts
4 345 2285 P28 #8-32 Phillips Pan Head Screw,
1
/
2
” long
36 396 2877 P01 Cutting Lines
FIGURE 3
N A R R O W
END OF
F U N N E L
#8 X 1/2” SCREW
(FOUR PLACES)
(345 2285 P28)
F L A N G E
L O C ATING PIN