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Mantis Reel Mower
© 2006 Mantis, Div. of Schiller-Pfeiffer Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Table of Contents Please read these operating instructions before assembling and using your machine. U Safety Instructions Maintenance S Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Maintenance/Care/Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Assembly Views Disposal/Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Mantis Reel Mower Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Assembly Instructions Instructions for Correct Use/Safety Inst
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Mantis Reel Mower View U S 2
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Mantis Reel Mower Assembly Instructions A. Operating Parts (Fig. A – X) U 1. Cutting cylinder (Fig. V) 15 Release knob (Fig. U) S 2 Lower blade (Fig. V) 16 Starting handle (Fig. U) 3 Upper section of the guide handle (Fig. A) 17 Grass catcher (accessory) (Fig. X) 4 Middle section of the guide handle (Fig. A) 18 Grass catcher holders (Fig. X) 5 Lower section of the guide handle (Fig. A) 19 Hooks for grass catcher (Fig. X) 6 Wing nuts with bolts (Fig. A) 20 Battery (Fig. P) 7 Cable clip (Fig. A) 2
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D. Using your Mantis Reel Mower Correctly U The Mantis Reel Mower is designed for cutting lawns in and It is essential to observe the manufacturer’s operating around the garden. It is not designed for use in public instructions to ensure the unit’s proper functioning. The S Facilities, parks, sporting grounds, on roads, in agriculture operating instructions also contain advice for service, or forestry. maintenance and repair. ATTENTION! TO PREVENT INJURY, THE MANTIS REEL MOWER MUST NOT BE USED
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3. Loosen both fixing nuts (9). height (8) show the same cutting height on both sides of the scale (Fig. O1). U 4. With both hands on the adjusting handles (12) set the cutting height you require (Fig. O): 5. Re-tighten both fixing nuts (9) (Fig. N). NOTE: When S • Highest cutting height: 45 mm setting the Mantis Reel Mower to a low cutting height, • Lowest cutting height: 20 mm ensure that the lower blade and cutting cylinder do not NOTE: Make sure that the arrows marking the cutting touch the
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G. Information Concerning Correct Mowing U 1. General remarks on the care of lawns To prevent tripping, take particular care when moving backwards and when pulling the Mantis Reel Mower. S At the beginning of the grass cutting season and with newly You may stumble! For information on how to set the cutting laid lawns, we recommend you select a relatively high cutting height see section “Setting the cutting height”. height (e. g. 45 mm) then gradually decrease the cutting height over time. To ma
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2. The battery (Fig. P) Cleaning U Charging the battery After using the mower clean with a moist cloth. Spray the cutting cylinder and lower blade with an oil of low viscosity NOTE: Only charge the battery with the charger supplied! S (e.g. spray oil). Using other charging units could lead to damage and injury. Using a charger other than the Mantis charger supplied Maintenance releases Mantis from all liability and warranty claims. The blades, which if cared for properly must only be We recommen
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I Disposal / Recycling U These batteries contain nickel/cadmium Please return the battery to a Mantis dealer that sells the cells. After their lifetime has expired, they battery or take them to a recycling centre that accepts and S may not be disposed of as normal house recycles rechargeable batteries. rubbish, but must be disposed of properly. J. Instructions for Correct Use / Safety Instructions 1. Checks Before Each Operation 3. Interruptions of Work Inspect the unit before each use. Do not u
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K. Trouble-Shooting U The following table contains the problems most frequently occurring and shows how to remedy them. S Problem Possible Cause Remedy Abnormal noise. Motor fixing screws or mower casing loose. Tighten screws. Clattering in the unit. Metal-like hammering noises. Foreign body blocking the cutting cylinder. Turn off the mower. Pull the battery out of the contact bar. Remove the foreign body. Motor will not start. The battery is not pushed all the way in. Harness is not flat again
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2 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE & WARRANTY POLICY FOR PRUNER ATTACHMENT U MANTIS extends this limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of S two years from the date of purchase, to the first retail purchaser and each subsequent owner during the warranty period. This warranty covers all portions of the Mantis Pruner Attachment. 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
