The Flowtron LE-900 Electric Leaf Shredder quickly recycles yard and garden waste into nutrient-rich mulch. Once mulched you can either dispose of it or turn it into compost. On the coarse setting you can reduce 11 bags of leaves down to one.
The Flowtron LE-900 Electric Leaf Shredder weighs just 17 pounds and has built in carrying handles making it really easy to move the Flowtron wherever you need it to be. Once you get it positioned you can either mulch directly into a garbage can or similar container or you can use the included elastic bungee cord to hold your leaf bag in place.
The adjustable pressure knobs allow positioning of the hopper to any angle for easier loading. The hopper also rotates 180 degrees for compact storage.
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Specifications of the Flowtron LE-900 Electric Leaf Shredder:
- Power – 5.9 amp electric motor
- Lightweight and portable – only 17 lbs
- One year warranty
Powered with electricity
The Flowtron LE 900 is powered with a 8 amp thermally protected universal motor with overload protection. While the Flowtron LE 900 does run on ordinary household current, it is recommended that you use a heavy duty 12 gauge extension cord.
It has an on/off switch and a circuit breaker with a reset button for overload protection.
Lightweight and Portable
The Flowtron LE-900 Electric Leaf Shredder weighs only 17 pounds. The Flowtron leaf mulcher features a sturdy, high-density polyethylene funnel and housing. The legs are made of steel construction for long life and easy maintenance. They allow you to mulch directly into either a bag or trash can.
The built in carrying handles help make this unit truly portable. You can easily move it to wherever your leaves are.
Mulch Ratio
This handy electric leaf shredder utilizes a two-step process that first shreds and then mulches. The Flowtron mulcher with it’s patented design, heavy duty cutting lines and powerful motor shreds wet or dry leaves, thatch, grass clippings, pine needles and even paper as fast as you can load them.
The Flowtron LE-900 offers the flexibility of a range of shredding adjustments. A sliding control allows you to choose from coarse (8 to 1) to fine particle (30 to 1). There is also an option for pine needles and one for grass and thatch. However, with that being said, your leaves are going to need to be dry and “clean” in order to take advantage of that 30 to 1 setting. You are most likely going to be using the 8 to 1 ratio.
Features and Benefits of the Flowtron LE-900 Electric Leaf Shredder
- Convenient built-in carrying handles
- Built in storage compartment that will hold replacement cutting lines, gloves and safety glasses
- Extra large 21″ diameter funnel for easier loading
- Adjustable pressure knobs allow the hopper to tilt to any angle
- Special tilt adjustment allows unit to rotate 180 degrees for compact storage
- Full bushel capacity
- Elastic bungee cord holds leaf-bag in place
- May be used directly on top of a garbage can
Warranty
Limited One Year Warranty
Dimensions of the Flowtron LE-900 Electric Leaf Shredder :
- The Flowtron LE 900 measures 19.5″ x 19″ x 23″ (W x H x D) and comes with legs.
What Will You Get In The Box?
- 2 funnel halves
- 1 housing assembly
- 2 legs
- 1 hardware package
- 36 cutting lines
- owners manual
Assembly and Maintenance:
All you will need to put the Flowtron LE-900 Electric Leaf Shredder together is a #2 Phillips head screwdriver.
Maintenance is super easy. All you have to do is periodically remove the motor intake filter and clean it.
About the company who makes the Flowtron LE-900 Electric Leaf Shredder:
Flowtron is a division of Armatron International. Armatron began operations as a manufacturer of automobile radios. They have been family owned since there start in 1920.
Fifty years later Armatron became recognized through their Flowtron division as a worldwide leader in outdoor products. Flowtron now designs, develops, manufacturers and sells a line of lawn and garden products all over the world. The best part about Flowtron? All of their products are made in the USA in either Malden, Massachusetts or Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Customer Reviews:
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Pros
- Lightweight and portable
- Cutting strings last an adequate amount of time and are easy to change
- Storage drawer to hold extra strings so you have them handy
- Has an overload motor protection breaker
Cons
- Some people feel that the plastic is flimsy but on the other hand I did not see any complaints of it breaking
- Reviewers recommend that it is easier if you have two people to put it together
- Will not grind up sticks of any size
Check the Price on Amazon for the Flowtron LE-900 Electric Leaf Shredder :
Flowtron LE-900 The Ultimate Mulcher Electric Leaf Shredder
Accessories You Will Want to Go With the Flowtron LE-900 Electric Leaf Shredder
12 Gauge Electric Cord
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Replacement Lines
You may want to grap a couple packages of these replacement lines for your Flowtron LE-900 electric leaf mulcher so you have them handy. They can be stored in the handy storage area that is on the side of your leaf shredder.
Leaf Scoops
A pair of these handy leaf scoops will not only make it easier to load your leaf mulcher, but it will make it safer too. You do not want to risk getting your hands down next to the cutting lines.
Leaf Scoops with Adjustable HandlesLady Bug Shaped Leaf Grabbers
Dust Masks
G & F 9116 N95 Particulate Respirator Dust Mask with Valve, Box of 10 Pieces
One of the biggest complaints people had who reviewed this product was the dust that was created while using the Flowtron LE 900. The drier the leaves, the more dust they create. So for that reason I would highly recommend wearing a dust mask.
These particular dust masks are a step above your run of the mill cheap masks. This particular dust mask has an exhale valve that reduces hot air build-up and will keep you cooler. The urea-mesh shell resists collapsing in heat and humidity and the molded nose bridge seals easily without a metal nose band. A naturally contoured face piece with foam nose flange relieves pressure points.
While they are just a tad bit more expensive, my feeling is that it would be worth it to be comfortable.
Noise Reduction Safety Earmuffs Ear Protection
AmazonBasics Noise Reduction Safety Earmuffs Ear Protection, Solid Black
One other comment that reviewers had was the sound. Seems very reasonable to me that anything that is grinding something up is going to be loud.
These noise reduction safety earmuffs are the perfect solution. If you are going to have a helper while mulching your leaves don’t forget to get them a pair too.
Protective Safety Glasses
Don’t forget to protect your eyes too!