Mantis Hedge Trimmer E System Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 9)

G. Trimming

1. WARNING! Read and follow all safety instructions in the

manual before attempting to use this trimmer.

2. Only after you are familiar with your hedge trimmer and all

of its controls and the functions should you start the engine.

3. Once the engine is started grasp the handles securely, the

left hand should grasp the rear handle and the right hand should

grasp the front side handle on single edge trimmers.

4. Squeeze the throttle to accelerate the engine and engage

the blades.

5. 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.

6. This unit is designed to cut any type of hedge or shrub;

however,

THICKNESS OF CUT SHOULD NOT EXCEED

1 INCH IN DIAMETER.

Misuse of this Hedge Trimmer will void the warranty. ie:

Cutting hedges or shrubs over 1" in diameter or foreign objects

such as wires, rocks, or fences. Before trimming check

work area for foreign objects such as wires, cords,

glass, fences, or rocks. Be sure to remove any

foreign objects from the work area. Failure to

properly maintain this hedge trimmer will void

the warranty.

A. Lubrication

1. A few drops of a light #10 oil should be placed on the back

edge of each blade guard at each adjusting screw approximately

after every 4 hours of normal operation.

2. To obtain trouble free trimming, it is necessary to keep the

blades lubricated and clean. The gum that collects and builds up on

the blades can be removed with a 50-50 mixture of kerosene and

#10 oil. As petroleum products can shorten the life of some plastics

it is necessary to remove excess oil-kerosene mixture from the

plastic parts.

3. When blades are replaced, or any other time that the

bottom cover plate is removed, the grease level should be checked

for proper amount (approximately 3/4 full in the area of the gears)

and a new gasket (P/N319) should be used to insure proper seating

of the cover plate. Grease level should be checked and adjusted

after every 50 hours of use. Use only Lubrico M3-3K-9K grease in

the gear housing.

B. Engine

1. Air Filter

a. Clean the air filter

before each use. Remove wing

nut and air filter cover.

b. If filter is

excessively dirty or no longer

fits properly, replace it.

c. Re-install filter to

inside cover making sure it is

seated properly.

d. Re-install cover onto air cleaner case and secure with

wing nut.

2. Cooling Fins

Remove dirt and debris from around cooling fins and

exhaust before each use. Proper air circulation is essential for

engine performance and life.

C. Long Term Storage (over 60 days)

1. Store your trimmer in a dry and dust free space, out of the

reach of children.

2. Place the ignition switch in the stop position.

3. Clean the engine and blades thoroughly and coat the blades

with #10 oil to prevent rust.

4. Perform all required maintenance and service found in

this manual.

5. Drain the fuel tank and pull the starter rope several times

to remove the fuel from the carburetor.

6. Remove the spark plug and pour 1/4 oz. of fresh, clean, two-

stroke engine oil into the cylinder via the spark plug hole. Cover

the hole with a rag and pull the starter rope 2-3 times.

7. While looking through the spark plug hole pull the starter

rope until the piston reaches the top of its stroke and stop.

8. Install the spark plug, but leave the ignition cable

disconnected.

diameter

Maintenance

WARNING - DANGER

DO NOT STORE IN AN AREA WHERE FUEL FUMES

MAY ACCUMULATE AND REACH A FLAME

OR SPARK.

ARNING - DANGER

BLADES COAST AFTER RELEASING THROTTLE OR

TOPPING ENGINE.

KEEP A FIRM GRIP WITH BOTH HANDS WHILE

LADES ARE MOVING AND/ OR ENGINE

IS RUNNING.

DO NOT STAND ON THE TOP OF A LADDER

WHILE TRIMMING.

MAKE SURE YOUR LADDER OR OTHER SUPPORT

IS STABLE AND ON FIRM GROUND.

KEEP A SURE FOOTING. DO NOT OVERREACH.

IF YOUR TRIMMER BECOMES JAMMED, RELEASE

THROTTLE AND STOP ENGINE. MAKE SURE

BLADES HAVE STOPPED COMPLETELY, THEN

REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION.

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