Safety and Warnings A. Safety Decals READ AND Please pay particular attention to the warning and information UNDERSTAND decals found on various parts of this Hedge Trimmer OPERATOR’S MANUAL Attachment unit. They are an important part of the safety BEFORE USING! KEEP system.
General Safety Rules 2. Consider work area environment. Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not use power tools where there is risk of fire or explosion. WARNING –...
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32. Don’t attempt to repair any part of the extended reach “E” system. Have repairs made by a qualified repairman. See that only original “Mantis” parts are used. 33. Maintain a firm footing and good balance, do not overreach while trimming. Before you start to trim, check...
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT will drop into the hole on the shaft of the hedge trimmer MANTIS CUSTOMER SERVICE. attachment. A click should be heard when completed. 4. Insure two shaft parts are fully engaged by twisting them.
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Trimming Adjusting the Blade Angle WARNING – DANGER WARNING DANGER BLADES COAST AFTER RELEASING THROTTLE SWITCH OFF THE MOTOR AND UNPLUG OR STOPPING MOTOR. THE UNIT BEFORE LUBRICATING OR ADJUSTING THE BLADES. KEEP A FIRM GRIP WITH BOTH HANDS WHILE BLADES ARE MOVING AND/OR MOTOR IS 1.
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Notes WARNING – DANGER SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE LUBRICATING OR ADJUSTING THE BLADES. Blades Adjustment The care and adjustment of the blades is very important to the efficient operation of the trimmer and especially to the long life of the motor. When resting, it is often a good idea to use the time to oil the cutting blades.
Maintenance WARNING – DANGER checked for proper amount (approximately 1/2 full in the area of the gears) and a new gasket should be used to UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE LUBRICATING insure proper seating of the cover plate. Grease should be OR ADJUSTING THE BLADES.
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Hedge Trimmer “E” System Parts List KEY # DESCRIPTION PART # KEY # DESCRIPTION PART # LOCKNUT INSERT 331534 GEAR CASE BOTTOM COVER 331234 LOCKING KNOB 331218 PROTECTIVE COVER 331235 ADJUSTMENT BRACKET 331217 BOLT M5X18 331547 CLAMPING PAD 331535 FELT 331236 PLASTIC LOCKING SPACER 331218 SCREW M6X20...
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This warranty covers all portions of the MANTIS Tiller. MANTIS will repair or replace, at its option, any part or parts of the product proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal usage during the warranty period.
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