Can this unit shred lots of leaves
463034
yes, but you need to feed it consistently without letting it clog. It can be a slow process.
463035
In my experience with the shredder, if the leaves are dry they are able to be better mulched although green leaves will go through if you go slow. The green leaves have too much moisture and can tend to clog up the machine. If you are mulching freshly cut branches go slow and every ferw feeds use a dry stick and feed it through. It cleans out the mulching chamber.
463036
It will shread a lot of leaves, but you have to pace yourself. Also, If you are going to shred Palm Fronds you want to use the branch chipper, remove the leaflets and split them up into 3-4 parts (depending on size of frond), roll up and feed the leaflets through gradually, then finally feed the rest through.
463037
I would doubt that it could shred a lot of leaves without a lot of attention. I think you would do better with a lawn mower
463038
If your main shredding job is to shred lots of leaves, I wouldn't recommend this unit since the opening would be too small for that purpose. A push paddle is given and neccesary to push debris into the throat of the funnel top.
463039
Yes, but it is more useful for hard, woody stuff - twigs and small branches. Leaves don't compact so much and tend to fill up the pile at the output rather quickly.
1588616
If the leaves were green, I would say "NO". However as long as the leaves are dry and crunchy, I don't see why the machine can't handle the job as long as there's more branch than leaves.
71162
I don't know that, but I have had one for two years, I use it on my one acre lot with 12 Oak and Maple trees, be ready to bag a ton of leaves it picks up!!
1795422
It should blow the leaves as long as they are not wet and packed. This blower is extremely powerful for it's size and price. Actually has more force than our bigger gas powered one.
366331
Lots of leaves? I don't think any self contained unit will do that. But if you sccop out as many leaves as possible, it will take up the ones left behind. I think it works well. Sand is no problem.
1913506
I think it shreds cabbage very well. I use mine all the time for this purpose.
1279135
Although I have not specifically used this chipper for leaves alone, the design of the blade leads to me say no, this would not work well for leaves. Alternatively, I own and recommend this item, also available at amazon: http://amzn.to/1kDlLyf
1821454
Yes it will work well since you have lots of trees and this tool will mulch your leaves will fine and you can use the mulch leaves for your garden and plants and it uses less bags you should be ok you will like it I love love mine
1964717
I believe it will. It picks up small leaves and even grass clippings in our yard.
1631413
Yes, it will pick up small amounts of leaves; this a feature I like since we have a number of trees on or behind our property.
838474
The real answer depends on you and how much time you want to spend mulching the leaves. Essentially you have to feed the leaves by hand; i.e., a handfull at a time. You cannot dump a bag of leaves into this machine. First of all, it will not let you. I have a similar situation and am building an adapter to widen the top so that I can more easily put a tub of leaves on top and tip them into the machine. I like this device because it is quiet and easy to start; just flip the switch. If you are doing up to a half dozen bags, I think you could be happy. If you are attempting to do 20 bags you will be disappointed; it will take a long time. T.
838470
yes. no problem, just don't shred too fast. I have even shredded some old walnuts that were laying around. love this shreder
879884
This Item will move grass, dust, sawdust and dry leaves from hard surfaces pretty well until the battery dies. As far as moving leaves from grassy surfaces I think it's a stretch. If the leaves are light and dry like from a Linden tree perhaps yes if they are like Oak or Maple leaves, less likely and if they are wet forget about it.
513501
It does not handle leaves very well. It just does not seem to pick them up. So I have to manually scoop them out.
642376
I found the shredder not up to what it is suppose to do. It does not shred more than 3 sheets at a time and if always getting jammed if the paper is a "little" crooked going in. I would not recommend it as my next shredder.
1110232
Yes. Might work for light shredding, but not heavy duty enough for my needs.
1154907
I can't answer your question directly, but let me say that this unit should not be called a leaf blower. It is quite ineffective at blowing leaves across a lawn. What it should be called is a "sweeper". It is excellent at blowing leaves dirt and light objects off our sidewalk and wooden deck. My wife loves it and uses it daily. If you have chairs, rugs, planters etc. to "sweep" around, you can't beat this tool. The battery lasts for a week to boot...