D. Service information contact If you have questions about any topic in this manual,contact your local authorised Mantis dealer. Assembly instructions ....5 Operation ......6 Maintenance .
A. Safety labels Please pay particular attention to the warning and information labels found on various parts of this hedge trimmer attachment unit. They are an important part of the safety system. These labels must be replaced in time due to abrasion, etc. It is your responsibility to replace the labels when they become hard to read.
MAKE SURE BLADES HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND ENGINE IS OFF BEFORE RELEASING A HANDLE. WARNING – DANGER IF TRIMMER IS USED IMPROPERLY OR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED, THE USER RISKS SERIOUS INJURY TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS HEDGE TRIMMER.
Page 5
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 WARNING –...
(Picture 1) 3. When the drive shaft is properly aligned, the spring pin will drop into the hole on the shaft of the hedge trimmer attachment. A click should be heard when completed. 4. Insure two shaft parts are fully engaged by twisting them.
0.6 cm 1.25 cm Lockout trigger button 3. Tilt the trimmer so the cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge or shrub and proceed to cut. Use overlapping sweeping motions away from your body to achieve a safe and even cut.
Page 8
Conversely, not screwing in the screw tightly enough may make the blades of the trimmer feel dull and cause leaves and branches to become caught in the blades of the trimmer. Notes...
4. Lubricate male spline part of the drive shaft with EP2 White Lithium grease. B. Storage 1. Store your trimmer in a dry and dust free space, out of the reach of children. 2. Clean the blades thoroughly and coat them with No. 10 oil to prevent rust.
Page 11
Hedge trimmer E System parts list KEY # DESCRIPTION LOCKNUT INSERT LOCKING KNOB ADJUSTMENT BRACKET CLAMPING PAD PLASTIC LOCKING SPACER 331218 ROTATE BOLT RIVET FLAT WASHER CLAMPING LEVER NUT M5 LOCK WASHER HANDLE BOLT M5X20 CUTTING HAZARD LABEL 330600 SCREW M4X8...
Page 12
This warranty covers all portions of the MANTIS “E” System Hedge Trimmer. 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.
Page 13
MANTIS 1028 Street Road Southampton , PA 18966 + (215) 355-9700 P/N 331708 7/06 REV B...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Hedge Trimmer E System and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers