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 email support@ForceToolsUSA.com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures, and Warranty.
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 and personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 16. Do not force material into the leaf shredder. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury when used at the rate for which it was designed. 17.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCES In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC LEAF SHREDDER ASSEMBLY Warning Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. It is important to know the features and safety requirements of the leaf shredder. Do not use the leaf shredder for purposes or applications it is not intended for. 1. Funnel cover 2. Funnel CAUTION Take care when taking the components out of the box.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE THE SHREDDER STAND ASSEMBLE THE SHREDDER STAND 1. 1. Loosen the leg height adjustment knob, pull the tube to the height you need, then tighten the knob. (Fig. 6 & 7) Fig.6 Leg height adjustment knob Place the motor housing on the stand. Make sure the motor housing is stable on the legs (Fig. 10). Fig.10 Locking pin Fig.7 2. 2. Fit the funnel onto the motor housing. Let the funnel knotch line up with the motor housing rib.
ASSEMBLY 3. Fit the funnel cover over the funnel. Make sure the locking tabs on the funnel cover are securely attached to the funnel (Fig. 12). OPERATION ON/OFF SWITCH The On/Off switch is located on the lower side of the motor housing portion of the power head. To turn on the leaf shredder, push the green button. To turn off the leaf shredder, push the red button (Fig. 14). Fig.12 Fig.14 Circuit breaker On/Off button USING THE COLLECTING BAG NOTE: This unit does not come with a leaf collecting bag.
OPERATION MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SELECTION LEVER CLEANING YOUR UNIT The material selection lever (shown in Fig. 15), controls the particle size and speed at which material goes through the unit. With the selection lever in the COARSE position, material will process through the unit faster, but will give you a larger particle size than if the lever were in the FINE position. The FINE position setting will discharge material slower, but will give the smallest particle size.
STORAGE TECHNICAL DATA When the leaf mulcher is stored at the end of the season, disassemble and stack in the following order: 1. Place the funnel into the box. 2. Fit the motor housing into the funnel. 3. Place the funnel cover onto the motor housing 4. Rest the legs in the box beside assembly. Rated Voltage: 120 V, 60 Hz Rated Power: 13 amp No Load Speed: 8,000/min Mulch Ratio: 12:1 Max. Cutting Diameter: 12 in. (30.4 cm) Line Diameter: 0.095 in. (0.25 cm) Weight: 13.45 lbs (6.1 kg) Fig.
WARRANTY Product Warranty Please keep your original purchase receipt in a safe place as proof of purchase. Warranty coverage for this product must be verified by the original purchase receipt. The warranty period begins on the day that the product was purchased from an authorized retailer of Yard Force products. Warranty coverage only applies to the original purchaser and is not transferrable. Warranty coverage is only provided on products purchased from authorized Yard Force retailers.
