Flowtron LE-900 The Ultimate Mulcher Electric Leaf Shredder
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Product Details
Manufacturer: FlowtronBrand: Flowtron
Edition: Lawn & Patio
Model: LE-900
Publisher: Flowtron
Studio: Flowtron
Music Label: Flowtron
Product features:
- 17 pounds; limited one-year warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Flowtron LE-900 The Ultimate Mulcher Electric Leaf Shredder
Customer Review: Works as advertised
Summary: 4 Stars
Reports of the difficulty of assembling this product have been grossly exaggerated. There are only 5 parts(the two halves of the "funnel", the two halves of the stand, and the main unit itself), plus a hardware packet containing a small handful of screws, bolts, and spacers, the rubber handle grips, and the leg clamps. Assembly instructions and illustrations are more than adequate to assemble without difficulty. It is NOT a two man operation. It took me around 30 minutes to assemble the unit, but only because I took time to make sure I understood the instructions. If I were to assemble a second one now, it could have easily been done in 10 minutes or less. A couple of points about the assembly that may prove helpful: pay attention to the NOTE at end of the first assembly instruction. The FLANGES that are being referred to are those beveled tabs along the edges of the funnel halves, and they go on the OUTSIDE of the other half of the funnel, as should be obvious if you carefully inspect the edges of each half. Also, the upper and lower leg clamps are CURVED, to follow the shape of the semi-circular base. This is NOT obvious from the illustration. Make sure the curves of both pieces match up. Assembly is easier if these two pieces are connected together FIRST, by inserting the bolts and turning onto the nuts just enough to hold, and THEN inserting onto the leg halves, and tightening. There is a stop flange inside the clamps, so the legs will stop when they hit this. Also, don't try to TWIST the rubber handles onto the arms of the stand. Simply PUSH them from the end, and they will easily slide on. The nylon bolt securing the spinner head has a rubber "O" ring which is supposed to be slightly compressed when properly tightened. Routine maintenance should include periodically checking to be sure this bolt is still snug and is not working loose from vibration. Others have complained that it should have been made of metal(a metal hex-head 5/16 X 3/4" bolt could be used in a pinch; just be sure to use the "O" ring), though you might be better advised to purchase a spare from the manufacturer. I suspect that there may be engineering considerations for why this "soft" nylon bolt was used. As to reports of parts not "fitting"; the funnel parts are cast plastic and should be identical from unit to unit. OPERATION: a little common sense is in order. Do not over feed the unit, and watch out for twigs. With a little practice, you should be able to adjust the feed rate to avoid sudden drops in motor RPM. Slow and steady will extend the life of the cutting string and motor. The manufacturer does not recommend lines larger than .090. Buy line in bulk and cut into 12 3/4" pieces. Since my interest is in producing compost, rather that simply reducing leaf size for disposal, I used the medium setting. I am shredding dry maple leaves. Why would anyone even attempt to shred wet leaves? A bushel basket fits nicely under the stand. Using another bushel basket or laundry basket, scoop up a pile of leaves and rest it on the edge of the funnel. You can then easily rake the leaves into the hopper in a controlled manner, and also screen for any twigs. MAINTENANCE ALERT: After an hour or so of use, you should remove and "beat" the foam air filter to clean, but should also invert the entire unit with the filter removed and shake vigorously to remove accumulations of fine leaf particles. You will be removing debris from the slot at the bottom of the filter compartment, which presumably funnels cooling air to the motor. I was surprised at how much could be shook out. Failure to tend to this may account for reports of the motor circuit breaker having to be frequently reset; it may be overheating. With the possible exception of users who may have received a defective unit, you can safely discount reviews of 2 and below as coming from unobservant and impatient owners, or just folks with unrealistic expectations. While I agree with others that it's overpriced, there is no other electric leaf shredder manufacturer. You can take solace in the fact that it's a good old American company. It is what it is. I gave a score of 4 because of the price and the so-so support website, but it works as advertised. I would definitely buy this unit again, and expect years of good service. If you want to see it in action, here's a YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ublASrvrnk that some other reviewer mentioned.
Description of Flowtron LE-900 The Ultimate Mulcher Electric Leaf Shredder
Flowtron Leaf Shredder Plus Shreds As fast As You Can Load It Stop bagging and start recycling your waste! The Flowtron Leaf Mulcher keeps your curb free of the leaf mountains and eliminates laborious bagging. Our unit and saves on disposal fees and trash bags while the unique hopper and funnel shape prevents material throwback. For easier dumping, unit can be mounted on a standard garbage can, or a bag can be attached to the bottom with a bungee cord. The Flowtron Leaf Mulcher Features: Lightweight and portable; weighs only 17 lbs 5.9 amp thermally protected universal motor with overload protection Increases compost breakdown On/off switch with special electric motor, Air intake and removable air filter 36 heavy-duty double cutting lines included - easy to change and designed for long wear Extra-large 21 inch diameter funnel designed for easy loading. Full one bushel capacity. Instantly adjustable particle size from 8 to 1 down to 30 to 1 reduction. On/off switch with special motor air intake and removable air filter. Circuit breaker with reset button for overload protection. Lightweight and rugged hi-density polyethylene funnel and housing for maintenance free care One Year Warranty The Flowtron Plus Includes All of the Above Plus: Heavy-duty unit shreds not just leaves but also pine needles, grass clippings, thatch and even paper Special tilt adjustment allows unit to rotate 180 degrees for compact storage Adjustable pressure knobs allows hopper to tilt to any angle for easier loading Convenient built-in storage compartment Powerful 8 amp thermally protected universal motor with overload protection Convenient build-in carrying handles Reduces 11 Bags of Leaves Down To Only One Bag Ships Quickly! An Armatron International Product Family-owned since its start in 1920, Armatron International began operations as an automobile radio manufacturer. After over 80 years of innovation, it is known today through its Flowtron division as a worldwide leader in outdoor productFlowtron?s LE-900 Leaf-Eater Mulcher/Shredder quickly recycles yard and garden waste into nutrient-rich mulch that's ready to be disposed of or reprocessed into compost. Powered by regular household current and featuring special positions for leaves (coarse to fine), grass, thatch, and pine needles, this handy tool reduces 11 bags of leaves to just one bag, saving money on expensive trash bags and trash pickup.
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 The patented design features double heavy-duty cutting lines for reliable performance. View larger. |
 The Leaf-Eater quickly and easily reduces wet or dry yard waste into nutrient-rich mulch that you can use. View larger. |
 An easy-to-read, sliding control lever lets you pick the right setting for each task. View larger. |
Transform your yard into a showplace, without all the sweat and strain. With the help of its extra-large, 21-inch-diameter funnel, the Leaf-Eater effortlessly reduces wet or dry yard waste--including rain-soaked leaves and grass clippings--into nutrient-rich mulch or compost that you can reuse right in your flowerbeds or vegetable garden. With this efficient tool, creating a great yard is as simple as shredding and spreading!
Two-Step Process Shreds and Mulches
This system utilizes a two-step process that shreds and then mulches for fast cleanup and maximum waste reduction. Simply feed double handfuls of material into the hopper and watch the Leaf-Eater do all the work.
Patented Design and Powerful Motor Shred Debris Fast
Thanks to its patented design, double heavy-duty cutting lines, and powerful universal motor with circuit breaker and reset button for overload protection, the Leaf-Eater shreds wet or dry leaves, thatch, grass clippings, pine needles, and even paper as fast as you can load them.
Use the elastic bungee cord to hold your leaf bag in place, or place the Leaf-Eater atop your trash container (with a leaf bag inside) for mess-free disposal. Additionally, the Leaf-Eater's adjustable pressure knobs allow positioning of the hopper to any angle for easier loading; the hopper also rotates 180 degrees for compact storage.
Range of Shredding Adjustments for Flexibility
The Leaf-Eater offers the convenience of a range of shredding adjustments from coarse to fine--up to 30:1 particle size-reduction. A sliding control lever that?s easy to read allows you to choose the right setting for the job.
Lightweight Design and Built-In Carrying Handles for Easy Portability
Lightweight at just 17 pounds, the Leaf-Eater features a rugged, high-density polyethylene funnel and housing, as well as steel leg construction for long life and easy maintenance. And for true portability, built-in carrying handles allow this unit to go where you go.
Quick and Easy Assembly Right Out of the Box
Out of the box, the Leaf-Eater is a snap to put together in minutes; you'll only need a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver. Maintenance is equally effortless thanks to the removable motor intake filter--just remove and clean periodically. The Leaf-Eater also features a convenient built-in storage compartment to hold replacement cutting lines, gloves, and safety glasses.
Dimensions and Warranty Information
The LE-900 Leaf-Eater measures 19.5 x 19.5 x 23.0 inches (WxHxD) and comes with legs, 36 heavy-duty cutting lines, and a full, one-year warranty.
About Flowtron
Family-owned since its start in 1920, Armatron International began operations as a manufacturer of automobile radios. After more than 50 years in that field, Armatron became recognized through its Flowtron division as a worldwide leader in outdoor products. Today, Flowtron designs, develops, manufactures, and sells a select line of lawn and garden products that are distributed to major retailers in the US and Canada, as well as to foreign markets all over the world. The company is proud that all of its products are made in the US: in Malden, Massachusetts, and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
What?s in the Box
Two funnel halves, one housing assembly, two legs, one hardware package, 36 cutting lines, and owner?s manual.
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