Intended Use; Wheel Adjustment; Operation Intended Use - Mantis 3550 Original Operating Instructions

Electric Tiller/Cultivator Operation

INTENDED USE

This tiller/cultivator is intended for loosening and working up the soil in a garden and
for tilling coarse soil for mixing in fertilizer, peat and compost in planting areas. This

Wheel adjustment

Wheel adjustment Wheel adjustment
tiller/cultivator should not be used to till extremely dry or wet soil.
This tiller/cultivator should not be used in rain or humid environments.
For safety reasons it is essential to read the entire instruction manual before first
operation and to observe all the instructions.
This tiller/cultivator is intended for private household use only, not for any commercial
trade use. It must not be used for any purposes other than those described.
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The wheels can be adjusted to 3 positions. Lower the wheel height for shallow soil
The wheels can be adjusted to 3 positions. The wheels can be adjusted to 3 positions. The wheels can be adjusted to 3 positions.
penetration. Raise the wheel height for deeper soil penetration.
Adjust the wheels when the tiller/cultivator is off, wait for moving parts to stop and
1. Pull on the wheel and move it to required position, let go of the wheel and 1. Pull on the wheel and move it to required position, let go of the wheel and 1. Pull on the wheel and move it to required position, let go of the wheel and
disconnected from the power supply. Tilt the tiller/cultivator forward to rest on the
make sure it locks in position (Figs. 6-8). make sure it locks in position (Figs. 6-8).
motor housing. Grasp the wheel assembly by the axel and pull toward you. Move the
assembly up or down (as needed) and allow the pins on the assembly to slot into one
of the three pre-set positions.
Transport position
The wheels can be adjusted in 3 different positions. Always ensure the wheels are securely locked!
Do not attempt to use the tiller/cultivator with the wheels in any other position or unlocked!
SWITCHING ON/OFF
1. Press the lock-off button and hold it in position (Figure 1, step 1).
2. Squeeze the on/off switch to switch the tiller/cultivator on (Figure 1,
step 2), release the lock-off button afterwards.
Switching on/off Switching on/off Switching on/off
3. Release the on/off switch to switch the tiller/cultivator off.
1. Press the lock-off button and hold it in position (Fig. 9, step 1). 1. Press the lock-off button and hold it in position (Fig. 9, step 1). 1. Press the lock-off button and hold it in position (Fig. 9, step 1).
2. Squeeze the on/off switch to switch the product on (Fig. 9, step 2), release 2. Squeeze the on/off switch to switch the product on (Fig. 9, step 2), release 2. Squeeze the on/off switch to switch the product on (Fig. 9, step 2), release
the lock-off button afterwards. the lock-off button afterwards.
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3. Release the on/off switch to switch the product off. 3. Release the on/off switch to switch the product off. 3. Release the on/off switch to switch the product off.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Always switch the product off and disconnect it from power Always switch the product off and disconnect it from power Always switch the product off and disconnect it from power
supply before making any adjustments! supply before making any adjustments! supply before making any adjustments!
make sure it locks in position (Figs. 6-8).
Work position (low)
WARNING! The wheels can be adjusted in 3 different positions. WARNING! The wheels can be adjusted in 3 different positions. WARNING! The wheels can be adjusted in 3 different positions.
Always ensure the wheelsare securely locked! Do not attempt Always ensure the wheelsare securely locked! Do not attempt Always ensure the wheelsare securely locked! Do not attempt
to use the product with the wheels in any other position or to use the product with the wheels in any other position or to use the product with the wheels in any other position or
unlocked! unlocked! unlocked!
the lock-off button afterwards.
Operator's Manual
TWO SPEEDS SWITCH
This product features a switch that allows operation
at one of two, preset speeds. The switch is located
on the back of the motor facing the operator. When
set on low speed (I) the digging tines will move
more slowly and deliberately than when set on
high speed (II). Select speed levels based upon
preference relating to job requirements. The speed
switch should only be engaged when the tiller/
cultivator is turned off and in a stationary position.
Always switch the product off and
wait for moving parts to stop.
Disconnect it from power supply
before making any adjustments!
Work position (high)
Figure 1
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Fig.9
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