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WARRANTY

Product Warranty

Please keep your original purchase receipt in a safe place as proof of purchase. Warranty coverage for 
this product must be verified by the original purchase receipt. The warranty period begins on the day 
that the product was purchased from an authorized retailer of Yard Force products. Warranty coverage 
only applies to the original purchaser and is not transferrable. Warranty coverage is only provided on 
products purchased from authorized Yard Force retailers.

 
This product is warranted for use in the USA only. Use outside of the USA will void the warranty.

(2) Two-Year Warranty – Pump and Motor

The YF8000 has a 2-Year Limited Warranty from the date of purchase against manufacturer defects for 
residential use only. Commercial use voids the warranty. This warranty does not cover accidental 
damage, unreasonable use, normal wear and tear, neglect or non-compliance with the Operating, 
Safety and Maintenance Instructions. All service, outside of normal maintenance as described in this 
manual, must be done by an authorized service technician. Any unauthorized service or changes to the 
original configuration of this product will void the warranty. All parts and accessories used on and with 
this product must be manufacture

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 and/or authorized by SUMEC North America.

Warranty does not cover loss of use or other consequential damages arising from any of the above, nor 
does it cover repairs made or attempted by unauthorized persons. This 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 Force USA Service Support agents can help you troubleshoot problems over the phone to get 
you back up and running as quickly as possible. In the situation where service or warranty inspection is 
needed, please follow these steps:

1.   Contact Yard Force USA at 1-866-902-9690 Monday-Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM 
      Eastern Time.
2.   Send in proof-of-purchase and serial number (if applicable) to confirm warranty coverage.
3.   If service or a warranty evaluation is requested, Yard Force USA will provide an RGA number that 
      should be used in all communications with Yard Force USA and is required to be indicated on the 
      product itself and on the outside of the box.
4.   All shipments to Yard Force USA must have an RGA number. Any shipment received that does not 
      have an RGA number clearly marked on the outside of the box will be refused.
5.   All shipments must be sent pre-paid, Yard Force USA does not pay for any shipping costs for 
      service or warranty evaluation. Yard Force USA is not responsible for any packages that are lost 
      by carrier. We recommend that shipments are made by a carrier that provides tracking and delivery 
      confirmation.

For more information or to ask questions, please call toll-free 1-866-902-9690 Monday-Friday between 
8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

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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