Flowtron Leaf Eater LE-800B Owner's Manual

SHREDS LEAVES,

GRASS

CLIPPINGS,

PINE NEEDLES . . .

OWNER’S

MANUAL

MODEL

LE-800B

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

WA R N I N G

Carefully read and
follow safety rules,
precautions and
operating instruc­tions. Failure to do
so can result in
serious personal
i n j u r y.

Instructions given with this symbol are for per­sonal safety. Be sure to follow them.

Flowtron Outdoor Products

15 Highland Ave, Malden, MA 02148 • an ARMATRON company

781-321-2300 • www.flowtron.com

F l o w t r on Leaf-Eater One Year Limited Wa r r a n t y

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. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

The provisions of this warranty shall not apply to any Leaf-Eater which has been subject to misuse, neglect or
accident, nor which is used for a purpose for which it is not designed, or which shall have been repaired or altered
in any way so as to adversely affect its performance and reliability. Service by unauthorized parties voids your
warranty. Warranty covers only the original purchaser. Commercial and/or professional use is excluded from war­ranty coverage.

Flowtron neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other liability in connection with its prod­ucts. No responsibility is assumed for any consequential damages that may result from the use of a Flowtron
product, not for damages due to accident, abuse, lack of responsible care, the affixing of any unauthorized attach­ments, loss of parts or subjecting this unit to any but the specified voltage. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of the incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Flowtron Outdoor Products, 15 Highland Ave., Malden, MA 02148 • an ARMATRON company

A l w a ys Wear Eye Protection During Operation

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A . I n t r o d u c t i o n

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.

Special Features Include:

• Powerful universal electric motor

• Runs on normal household current

• Easily moved from place to place

• Can be used on a container or free standing on
its own legs (included with unit)

• Easily replaceable cutting cords with extras sup­plied with each unit.

B . U n p a c king Instructions

Your unit has been carefully packed at the factory to
prevent damage during shipment and storage.

Carefully unpack the carton as follows:

1.Remove contents from carton

2.Check parts against list shown.

3.Examine for damage

KNOW YOUR FLOWTRON LEAF-EATER

C a r ton Contents

Key # D e s c r i p t i o n Q t y.

1 F u n n e l 1

2 Upper Housing 1
3 Lower Housing Assembly 1
4 Legs 3
5 Hardware Package 1
6 Owner’s Manual 1

R E A R

L E F T S I D E

4

2

1

5

R I G H T S I D E

6

FIGURE 2

3

F R O N T

ASSEMBLY

H a r dware Bag Contents:

Q t y. D e s c r i p t i o n Looks Like

3 Container Mounting Bracket

3 Stud Plate

2 Screw, Pan Head, 10-32 x 3/8”

3 Screw, Sht. Mtl., #10 x 5/8”

4 Screw, Sht. Mtl., #10 x 1/2, Blk.

8 Hex Nut, Self-Lock, 10-32

4 Washer, #10

3 Tinnerman Clips

3 Leg Caps

36 Cutting Lines

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:

#2 Phillips Head Screwdriver

3/8” Nut Driver

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ASSEMBLY (continued)

1 . A s s e m b ling Legs or Mounting Brack e t s

To install the three legs or the three mounting
brackets, align the three stud plates with the six
mating holes in the lower housing. Fasten the legs
or brackets with the six #10 - 32 self-locking hex
nuts as shown in Figures #3 or #4. When using
the legs, slip the three leg caps onto the end of
each leg.

2 . A s s e m b le 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.

TINNERMAN CLIP
(THREE PLACES)

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6

3 . A s s e m ble Funnel

Assemble funnel with tabs on outside and screw
together in two places using 10-32 x 3/8” screws
and 10-32 hex nuts. Place screw heads on inside
with nuts on outside.

4 . A t t a c h Funnel to Upper Housing

Align four (4) holes in Funnel with four holes in
Housing and fasten securely using four #10 x 1/2”
screws and #10 flat washer as shown in cutaway
view in figure 7.

#10 X 1/2" SCREW
AND #10 FLAT
WA S H E R

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4