Table of Contents Know Your Electric Leaf Eater ……………………………………………..2 Assembly …………………………………..……………………………….…….3-6 Safety Rules and Precautions ……………………………..……………..7-8 Electrical Requirements ………………………………………………..…. 8-9 Motor Information ……………………………………...………………...………10 Safe Operating Instructions ……………………………………………..10-12 1. Moving Your Unit …………………………………………………………..11 2. Loading Your Unit ……………………………………………….…...11 3. Mulching Control Lever ……………………………………….…..11-12 4.
KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC LEAF EATER A. Introduction Your Electric 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...
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. a.
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FIGURE 3 2. Assemble Supports and Lower Housing Assembly Align the holes in the two supports with the holes in the lower housing, fasten the supports and lower housing assembly with stud plate A and M5 self-locking hex nuts as shown in Figure 4.
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3. Assemble the Handle Align the holes in the handle with the holes in the upper housing, and fasten the handle and upper housing with stud plate B and M5 self-locking hex nuts as shown in Figure 5. FIGURE 5 4.
5. Assemble Funnel Assemble funnel with M5×10,Pan Head Screws, Plates and M5 self-locking hex nuts. Place screw heads on inside with plates and nuts on outside as shown in Figure 7. FIGURE 7 6. Attach Funnel to Upper Housing Align six holes in Funnel with six Holes in Upper Housing, and fasten securely using six ST4.2×10, Sht.Mtl., screws and #5 flat washers.
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 owner’s manual before attempting to operate the shredder.
steps: A. Remove any foreign or clogged material. B. Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe operation. C. Replace or repair any damaged parts. 18. Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure switch is off when plugging in the shredder. 19.
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Figure 9 Extensions Cords Only use three-wire extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and three-hole receptacles that accept the shredder’s plug. When using an extension cord, make sure that it is in good condition. Use a 14 ga, or heavier extension cord with a maximum length of 100 ft. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
MOTOR INFORMATION 1. On/Off Switch Then On/Off switch is located on the left side of the Lower Housing. To turn unit on lift switch to “ON” position, see figure 11. To turn unit off push switch down to “OFF” position, see figure 11.
1. Moving Your Unit Disconnect the power cord from the extension cord or power source, grasp the Handle of the unit on the Upper Housing, and move to everywhere you choose. CAUTION Wear Safety Glasses when operating this machine. 2. Loading Your Machine With the machine running, feed double handfuls of dry leaves, or single handfuls of wet leaves, into the hopper.
FIGURE 13 4. Circuit Breaker This machine is equipped with a circuit breaker that is designed to shut off the machine in the event of an overload. To restart your machine after the circuit breaker activates, place On/Off switch to the “Off” position, push in on the Reset Button, figure 14, and wait for approximately three minutes.
11 1/2” long MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO YOUR MOTOR AND/OR INJURY. NOTE: The Cutting Line Kit for model SYJ-1000 contains 10 replacement lines and may be purchased from your local dealer. FIGURE 15...
3. Removal/Cleaning Air Filter The Air Filter is located on the side of the Lower Housing by the On/Off switch. To remove push down and out on the tab on top of the Filter Cover, see figure 16. Remove Air Filter and rinse with clear water and air dry.
PARTS LIST Part # Description Qty. Funnel (Half)…………………………..……………………………………..…2 Upper Housing…...………………………………...……………………..1 Sheet Metal Screw (ST4.2×10)………............. 8 Washer (#5)…………………………………………...……......10 Pan Head Screw (M5×10)……..............15 Plate………………………………………….……………………………..…4 Self Locking Hex Nut (M5)…………………………………………….……..29 Handle………………………………….……………………………….….…...1 Stud Plate (B)……………………………………………………………….….2 Clip…………………………………………………….…………….…….….…3 Lower Housing……………………………………………......…1 Sheet Metal Screw (ST4.2×13)………………………………………….…...2 Filter Housing……………………………………………………..…….…..1 Filter Element………………………………………...….......……..1 Filter Cover………………………………………………………..……..….….1 Hex Bolt (M8×12)…..…………………………………….....….….1...
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Some experts believe the incorrect or prolonged use of almost any product could cause serious injury or death. For information that may reduce your risk of serious injury or death consult thepoints below and additionall y , the information available at www.datastreamserver.com/safety - Consult all documentation, packaging and - The product has been supplied by a general merchandise...
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