I have some branches with leaves attached. The leaves are brown and dry. Will this device accept the branches with the leaves attached?
1588613
Yes, but just feed slowly, if you try to put to much or to fast you will have to stop and clear out the jammed up material.
1588614
I have used my machine to chip rhododendron and maple branches with leaves attached. It doesn't do a great job mulching the leaves. They just pass through. I also have a Yardman blower/vacuum that does a much better job mulching leaves in vacuum mode.
1588615
I find it best to strip off leaves-the residue when left on tends to accumulate in the cutting chamber and cause overheating. At the very least I wind up having to open it up to clean out the debris. A few leaves seem to make no difference to speak of-only when there are a fair number of them-likewise pine needles seem to be no problem,
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.
1829847
It will handle them, the vac function works very well and the mulching blade is durable. However it will be very noisy with the acorns being ground up! On the down side, the blowing function does not work well for anything heavier than dry leaves - the end of the nozzle is too small to allow a lot of air out.
449790
That was our first task..a whole curly willow tree.. The answer is yes. But the machine will clog on the greener branches. Although it will add time to unclog...unclogging is relatively simple and quick. The drier the branches the easier for the machine.
2176560
Sorry I don't know, but the hose diameter is small so I think it would clog with leaves.
112806
i think it will do a good job of the leaves. Just be aware of the collection bag it seems that the stitching at the end where it connects to the plastic fitting opens up. I have read about this happening to other people but it did not stop me from buying it. I purchased an upolstery sewer it is a very cheap tool and it took care of the problem GOOD LUCK
15703
As long as the main stalks are quite sturdy and you allow the blades to do their job and cut rather than forcing them and causing it to tear and rip it should work fine. for the more grassy style leaves, no.
1964716
It should work fine. When I mow it picks up the clippings with no problem. In the fall I use it to pick up leaves with no problem. Blossoms? I don't see why it wouldn't pick them up also. It sure beats rakeing.
1279134
Yes. I have used it for leaves, small twigs and branches. I have run branches up to about 3/4 of an inch. It is very easy to clear if it clogs.
53690
It works for older trees. I'm not sure about new ones. Something's have a different connector.
2176557
I haven't tried leaves, but the hose is about the same size as a regular vacuum cleaner so I think leaves would easily clog it up. Unless they are quite small, like from a house plant.
1344095
It will work with any plant with a bark like exo layer. Take low cuttings and use a razor blade not anything that pinches .. good luck if u need any more help email me I em the clone king ;) 8 years professionally
1066232
I think as long as you match up the width of your leaf spring to the width of the helper it should work
133562
Yes it throws the leaves on the ground, its a great tool! I love it, has nice power aswell, try to use it before it rains, heavy wet leaves will take a little longer
838473
Leaves and small branches are not a problem, but if you have bags of them it is only a small top to put them in, the problem is the limbs, they state a certain size but you never have a perfectly round branch so it will not go thru. It only takes small branches, that is the only time it will stall.
1457469
Not as well as dry leaves. I cut the limbs and let them set a day to let the leaves dry.
680260
Yes ! I love it although it would not use it on big branches This and the leaf blower are terrific.We have them for one year this will be our second year and I hope they do just as well
898334
It probably is strong enough to do this as long as you overlap the velcro onto itself enough, and if the tree limbs are small enough. You'd probably need to use more than one piece to hold the branches. It's worth giving it a try.