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ELECTRIC

LEAF EATER/SHREDDER

66133

SET up AnD OpERATIng InSTRuCTIOnS

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2008 by Harbor Freight Tools

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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for

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Page 1: ...ll rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For ...

Page 2: ... situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury General Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and ...

Page 3: ...pproved safety goggles Safety equipment such as a NIOSH approved dust mask respirator non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries Prevent unintentional starting c Ensure the switch is in the off po sition before connecting to power source and or battery pack pick ing up or carrying the tool Carry ing power tools with your finge...

Page 4: ...air person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Specific Safety Warnings Do not operate this Leaf Eater Shred 1 der without all safety guards in place and properly operating Switch Leaf Eater Shredder on BE 2 FORE placing leaves into Funnel 1 This tool is designed to process 3 ONLY leaves and light vegetation Do not feed twigs bran...

Page 5: ...emak er failure In addition people with pacemakers should Avoid operating alone Do not use with power switch locked on Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock Any power cord must be properly grounded Ground Fault Circuit Inter rupter GFCI should also be imple mented it prevents sustained elec trical shock Some dust created by power sand 19 ing sawing grinding drilling and other con...

Page 6: ...g provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock The grounding prong in the Plug is 2 connected through the green wire inside the Cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the Cord must be the only wire con nected to the tool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal The tool must be p...

Page 7: ...wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged Extension Cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it Protect the Extension Cord from sharp 8 objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 120 240 VOLT NAMEPLATE AMPERES at full load EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 50 75 100 150 0 2 0 18 18 18 18 16 2 1 3 4 18 18 18 1...

Page 8: ...his manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product To prevent serious injury from accidental operation Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its OFF position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Ass...

Page 9: ...1 Attach the Supports and Lower Housing using two Stud Plate A s 29 and six Self Locking Hex Nuts 7 See Figure D FIGURE D STUD PLATE A 29 SELF LOCKING HEX NUT 7 LOWER HOUSING 11 SUPPORT 30 To Attach The Handle Align the holes in the Handle 8 1 with the holes in the Upper Housing 2 Secure the Handle to the Upper Housing using two Stud Plate B s 9 and four Self Locking Hex Nuts 7 See Figure E FIGURE...

Page 10: ...er by screwing three Pan Head Screws 5 into the three Clips See Figure F To Assemble The Funnel Assemble the Funnel 1 halves us 1 ing eight Pan Head Screws 5 four Plates 6 and eight Self Locking Hex Nuts 7 Make sure to place the Screw heads on the inside with the Plates and Nuts on the outside See Figure G FIGURE G PAN HEAD SCREWS 5 PLATES 6 SELF LOCKING HEX NUTS 7 FUNNEL HALVES 1 To Attach The Fu...

Page 11: ...oth ends of the Cords are even Thread the Cords through the two ferrules on the side of the Spinner Head and pull tight so that the ends are even See Figure I To remove used Cutting Cords 20 3 pull the used Cord out of the Spinner Head 19 inside the housing See Figure I WARNING 4 Use only 0 080 diameter monofilament Cord at no more than 12 3 4 long Any other diameter or length of Cord may result i...

Page 12: ...t not be hazardous objects 3 such as utility lines or foreign objects nearby that will present a hazard while working Make sure the Leaf Eater Shredder is 4 located on a dry level surface General Operating Instructions The ON Off Switch Circuit Breaker Reset Button The ON OFF Switch 38 is located 1 on the left side of the Filter Housing To turn on the tool push in the top end of the Switch to its ...

Page 13: ...e your hands or any part of your body or clothing in side the Upper Housing 2 area when the tool is plugged into an electrical outlet See Figure K FIGURE K The Mulching Disc Lever The Mulching Disc Lever 22 con 1 trols the particle size and speed at which material goes through the tool With the Disc Lever in the coarse position material will process through the tool faster but will discharge a lar...

Page 14: ...Leaf Eater Shredder Check for loose screws misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts dam aged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe operation CLEAN THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT 2 PERIODICALLY ESPECIALLY WHEN OPERATION PRODUCES SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF DUST The Air Filter Housing 13 is located on the side of the Lower Housing 11 by the ON Off Switch 38 Rem...

Page 15: ... Replace cutting cord with new cord 1 Clean out built up debris in housing 2 Motor sounds as if it is not running properly Circuit breaker trips Air filter is dirty 1 Unit is clogged with debris 2 Remove and clean air filter 1 Clean out all debris from unit 2 Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool Disconnect power supply before service Record Product s Serial Numbe...

Page 16: ...1 17 Hex Bolt M8 x 12 1 38 ON OFF Switch 1 18 O Ring 1 39 Circuit Breaker 1 19 Spinner Head 1 40 Wire Nut 1 20 Cutting Cord 2 41 Wheel Cap 2 21 Nut Thimble 1 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY The manufacturer and or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of a...

Page 17: ...SKU 66133 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 17 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM 38 REV 09i ...

Page 18: ... for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or im plied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage o...

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