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Model YF8000 OPERATING MANUAL ELECTRIC LEAF SHREDDER Version 2 0516 QUESTIONS? Our Customer Service staff is ready to provide assistance. In the case of a damaged or missing part, most replacement parts ship from our facility. For immediate help with assembly, or for additional product information, call 866-902-9690 vist www.YardForceUSA.com or...
IMpORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS YF8000 Operating Manual Warning When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock TABLE OF CONTENTS and personal injury. Important safety instructions Warning The leaf shredder is designed to shred leaves, grass clippings, pine Electrical requirements needles etc, it can not be used to shred branches, sticks or brush.
IMpORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS EXTENSION CORDS 15. When feeding material into the leaf shredder, be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not included. Only use three-wire extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and three-hole 16.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SAFETY SYMBOLS DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCES The following table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of assemble and operate.
KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC LEAF SHREDDER ASSEMBLY It is important to know the features and safety requirements of the leaf shredder. Do not Warning use the leaf shredder for purposes or applications it is not intended for. Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE THE SHREDDER STAND ASSEMBLE THE SHREDDER STAND Loosen the leg height adjustment knob, pull the tube to the height you need, then Place the motor housing on the stand. Make sure the motor housing is stable on the tighten the knob.
ASSEMBLY OpERATION Fit the funnel cover over the funnel. Make sure the locking tabs on the funnel cover ON/OFF SWITCH are securely attached to the funnel (Fig. 12). The On/Off switch is located on the lower side of the motor housing portion of the power head.
OpERATION MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SELECTION LEVER CLEANING YOUR UNIT The material selection lever (shown in Fig. 15), controls the particle size and speed at Your unit requires a minimum of maintenance other than cleaning. It is recommended that which material goes through the unit. With the selection lever in the COARSE position, you clean out built-up residue inside the housing area during and after each use.
STORAgE TECHNICAL DATA When the leaf mulcher is stored at the end of the season, disassemble and stack in the Rated Voltage: 120 V, 60 Hz following order: Rated Power: 13 amp 1. Place the funnel into the box. No Load Speed: 8,000/min 2.
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