Use and Care Manual

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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
during and after each use. Replace cutting line as
often as necessary, see paragraph 2 below, and
clean air filter frequently, see paragraph 4 below.
Any other maintenance or repairs should be
performed by Flowtron
2 . Replacement of Cutting Line
Your unit is supplied with six strips of six (6) cutting
lines each (for a total of 36 cutting lines). To sepa-
rate individual lines simply pinch the indent
between lines nearest strip end and peel away.
Replace cutting cord when a noticeable decrease
in shredding efficiency is observed. To remove
used cutting lines pull used line out of the spinner
head inside the housing. To install new cutting lines
place each end of new line through the two holes
in the post on top of the spinner head and pull
through so that both ends of the line are even.
Thread lines through the two ferrules on the side of
the spinner head and pull tight so that ends are
even. See fig. 14.
WARNING: Use only .080 diameter monofilament
cord 12 3/4" long. Use of thicker lines, lines made
of substitute materials, or lines greater than 12 3/4"
long MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO
YOUR MOTOR AND/OR INJURY.
Tro u b le Shooting
S y m p t o m P r o bl e m C o r r e c t i o n
Motor will not start No electric power. Check to be sure power cord is connected to
the power source.
Circuit breaker has tripped. Clean filter and residue inside housing.
No cutting action/lack of power. Cutting line is worn or residue Replace cutting line with new line.
has built-up inside of housing. Clean built-up residue in housing.
Motor does not sound like it is running properly. Air filter is dirty. Remove and clean air filter.
Unit bound with debris. Clean unit.
3 . Replacement of Spinner
Remove screw and ‘‘ O ’ ’ ring from center of spinner.
Lift spinner off shaft. Place new spinner over shaft
and turn until hex falls in place. Tighten screw until
‘‘ O ’ ’ ring is depressed slightly.
4 . Cleaning Air Filter
The removable air filter is located on the side of the
housing tower. To remove, grasp filter with fin g e r s
and pull out of compartment. (See figure 15.) Rinse
with clear water and air dry. Replace air filter before
using machine.
5 . S t o r a ge
To reduce storage space requirements, loosen knobs
and rotate unit 180°, (funnel facing downward).
I m p o r t a n t
Do not attempt to run or use your machine with
the Air Filter removed. Check frequently to
insure that the Air Filter is clean. Always discon-
nect the power cord prior to removing Air Filter.
HOUSING TO W E R
H O U S I N G
R E M O VA B L E
AIR FILT E R
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P I N N E R
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FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15
NOTE: LER-100 Cutting Line Kit contains 12
replacement lines and may be purchased from
your local dealer. If not available, order direct
from Flowtron Outdoor Products or on line at
www.flowtron.com