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OPERATOR / PARTS MANUAL Cordless Hedge Trimmer Warning! Read through the operating instructions carefully and observe the instructions contained herein. Familiarize yourself with the machine, its correct use and the safety devices by means of these operating instructions. 8550...
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WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery post, terminals, wiring insulation, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. Cordless Hedge Trimmer Operatorʼs Manual...
Your safe use of this Mantis product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. for best protection, study the manuals thoroughly. learn the proper operation of all controls.
Use of of the hedge trimmer. The manufacturer‘s obligation to honor the warranty is vo- a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of ided if the hedge trimmer is used with non-original parts. electric shock. Contact us at www.mantis.com...
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f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and unavoidable, use a residual current device (rcd) any other condition that may affect the power protected supply. Use of a RCD reduces the risk of tool’s operation.
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• Make yourself familiar with your surroundings (hid- den objects, such as wire fencing) and pay attention to possible hazards you might not hear because of the noise of the machine. Contact us at www.mantis.com...
MaIn parts 1+2 Operating switches (two-hand operation) Hand guard Battery Blade safety rail Impact protector Locking of the turning handle InstructIons for use of the equIpMent 8. Do not store the battery charger and the batteries within children‘s reach. Do not use the trimmer in rain or for cutting wet 9.
Battery is charging - LED is green: Charging complete This hedge trimmer (8550) has an additional „Eco-switch“ - LED is flashing alternatively red and green: feature (fig. 5, D). This can vary the output in 2 steps. Fault (e.g. battery overheating) High = higher performance, low = reduced performance.
is lowered. You can use this setting for lighter work to in- crease the battery life. On the back of the rear grab handle is the appropriate switch (fig. 5). For more freedom of movement where contour trimming is required the Swivel-Click™ handle can be set continu- ously, too.
(A) must be pushed and the rotary switch of the handle (B) must be rotated by 45° backward. To switch the device off let go of both switches. The motor already stops if one of the two switches is released. Contact us at www.mantis.com...
quick blade stop In order to avoid injuries through cuts, the blade will stop in max. 0.1 sec. when one of the two switches is released. Blade safety rail (Fig. 12) The cutting blade is set back by 0.32” (8mm) from the passive blade teeth which prevents injuries due to unin- tentional body contact.
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MANTIS will repair or replace, at its option, any part or parts of the product found to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. Warranty repairs and replacements will be made without charge for parts or labor.
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