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OPERATING MANUAL

Model

 YF8000

ELECTRIC LEAF SHREDDER

Version 

2

0516 

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 

[email protected]

You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures, and 
Warranty. The original sales invoice is Warranty. The original sales invoice is required 
for warranty service.  

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Summary of Contents for YF8000

Page 1: ...ip 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 You will need this manual for safety instructions operating procedures and Warranty The original sales invoice is Warranty The original sales invoice is required for warranty service QUESTIONS SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...ld be kept at a distance from the work area 4 Never allow your hands or any part of your body or clothing inside the upper housing area 5 Avoid dangerous environments do not use shredder in damp or wet locations Do not operate or store shredder in wet areas Do not operate in rain Store indoors in a dry secure location Keep out of reach of children 6 This shredder should be operated on a solid leve...

Page 3: ... a foreign object or if your shredder should start making an unusual noise or vibration immediately switch it off wait until the shredder has come to a complete stop then disconnect the power cord and take the following 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 unintention...

Page 4: ...d understand the operator s manual Do not run the unit unattended CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts unplug the unit before cleaning or servicing UNPACKING Due to modern mass production techniques it is unlikely that your leaf shredder is faulty or that a part is missing If you find anything wrong do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been ...

Page 5: ... ON OFF switch 11 Elastic straps 12 Material selection lever Warning Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury CAUTION Take care when taking the components out of the box Don t separate the parts by force and confirm each part is intact If any part is broken please contact the service agent U...

Page 6: ...e leg assembly hole Repeat with the two remaining leg assembly holes Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8 Fig 9 ASSEMBLE THE SHREDDER STAND 1 Place the motor housing on the stand Make sure the motor housing is stable on the legs Fig 10 2 Fit the funnel onto the motor housing Let the funnel knotch line up with the motor housing rib Make sure it s locked down by the two clamps found on the motor housing Fig 11 Fig 10 ...

Page 7: ...ctedly push the red button wait 1 minute and then press the circuit breaker CAUTION To prevent exposure to dusty air don t stand in front of the motor ventilation slots LOADING YOUR MACHINE With the leaf shredder running feed double handfuls of dry leaves or single handfuls of wet leaves into the funnel Allow the machine to shred the load completely and regain speed before inserting the next handf...

Page 8: ...n the motor housing Replace cutting line as often as necessary and clean the air filter frequently CAUTION Directly cleaning the motor housing with water will lead to permanent damage to the motor REPLACEMENT OF CUTTING LINE Replace cutting line when a noticeable decrease in shredding efficiency is observed To remove used cutting lines cut the old lines and pull the remaining line out of the spinn...

Page 9: ...to 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 Fig 17 TECHNICAL DATA 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 ...

Page 10: ...his warranty is void if the product is used for commercial rental or industrial purposes Certain parts attachments and accessories are subject to normal wear and tear and are excluded from the warranty Service and Warranty Claims Process Contact the Yard Force Support Center toll free at 1 866 902 9690 Monday Friday between 8 30 AM and 5 00 PM Eastern Time for service and warranty support Yard For...

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