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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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Customer Reviews
Don't abuse it and it will work great. Forget what its purpose is and you will get grumpy and write negative reviews on Amazon. Leaf mulch went well on our beds, some of our plants didn't even die back - they were nice and toasty warm under their 4 inch blanket of shredded leaves. Just had to play the guessing game of when to remove some of the mulch to let the plants grow. Too soon and the spring frost will get them. Too late and they will end up stringy. I love my shredder. My in-laws will be getting one soon.
I really like this little machine, it beats the heck out of expensive clear leaf bags and the resulting mulch is free. My wife did most of the raking and I took care of the dusty, noisy part.... Read more ›
I would only recommend this unit for a 1/3 acre lot w/ maple or other soft leaves.
Plastic "blades" are easy to change.
You definitely need ear protection and a good dust mask to operate.
I will use this item cautiously, but in hind site, I would not have bought it. Terrible w/ oak leaves.
Also storage space is a hog for what it does.
All I got from Flowtron when I called to find out about how to get the warranty honored was a voice mailbox and no call back after a week and two calls.
Even if you decide to risk purchasing this thing, it eats through the cutting line like it was Twizzlers. For these few bags I ended up changing the line 4 times! After other reviews' warning of this 'feature' I was very careful to follow the instructions to the letter - to no avail unfortunately.
Don't waste your money on this thing. Move on.
You pour the leaves and pine needles into it and finely shredded mulch comes out the bottom. I have a large round tub I place under it and let it fill up. They say you can put it on a garbage can but I am 5' 3" - and that would be too high for me. I do not put sticks and big pine cones into it but the sweet gum balls just fall right through.
I discovered if you stuff it, it won't do very well, but if you pour the leaves in it works great. I used medium setting and filled up three tubs in a hurry. Medium mades a pretty fine mulch.
It was not difficult to assemble with two people. My son came over just before the FedEx delivery. Just good luck as I took the free shipping and did not expect delivery for another week. You really do need another person to hold a part while you fasten another part. Maybe I was braced for problems assembling because of the reviews here or maybe they have changed it.
But I am impressed. I have some wide Rubber Maid shelves in the garage and it fits nicely on top for storage. Not too heavy to lift up there either.
Includes a bunch of extra lines and says you can use the 0.080 line you can buy at Wal-Mart and cut yourself.
May 5, 2010 - still using this thing and it is still doing a great job.
HAH - now it is 2013 and it is still working great. If I could just find a string trimmer I could say that about.
It is a bit noisy, but ear protection easily fixes that. Read more
The previous mulcher blower was hard to use and not good on my back........but this is
so easy to use...... Read more
