Use and Care Manual

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Use only Mantis lithium-ion batteries with the Mantis tiller/cultivator. Charge the Mantis lithium-ion
battery with supplied Mantis charger only. Other types of batteries may cause personal injury and
damage. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not allow charger or charger’s AC/DC plug to get wet.
CHARGER INFORMATION
• Please check the data marked on the
rating plate of the battery charger. Be
sure to connect the battery charger to a
power supply with the voltage marked
on the rating plate. Never connect it to a
different mains voltage.
• Protect the battery charger and its
cord from damage. Keep the charger
and its cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges. If battery or charger are
damaged contact the Mantis customer
service center at 1-800-366-6268 for
assistance.
• Electrical plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs. Original
plugs and matching outlets will reduce
the risk of electric shock.
• Keep the battery charger, battery
pack(s) and the cordless tiller/cultivator
out of the reach of children.
• Do not use the supplied battery charger
to charge other non-Mantis cordless
tools.
• During periods of heavy use, the
battery pack will become warm. Allow
the battery pack to cool to room
temperature before inserting it into the
charger to recharge.
• Do not overcharge batteries. Do not
exceed the maximum charging times.
These charging times only apply to
discharged batteries. Always unplug the
charger when there is no battery pack in
it. Do not leave batteries in the plugged
in charger for days on end.
• Never use or charge batteries if you
suspect that it has been more than 12
months since the last time they were
charged. There is a high probability that
the battery pack has already suffered
dangerous damage (exhaustive
discharge).
• Charging batteries at a temperature
below 50°F (10°C) will cause chemical
damage to the cells and may cause a
re.
• Do not use batteries that have been
exposed to heat during the charging
process, as the battery cells may have
suffered dangerous damage.
• Do not use batteries if they are bulging
or deformed during the charging
process or those that exhibit other
atypical symptoms (gassing, hissing,
cracking, etc.).
• Never fully discharge the battery
pack (maximum recommended depth
of discharge is 80%). A complete
discharge of the battery pack will lead
to premature aging of the battery cells.
Use the battery charger and cordless
tools only in dry conditions and at an
ambient temperature of 50-104°F (10-
40°C).
• Do not keep the battery charger in
places where the temperature is
liable to reach over 104°F (40°C). In
particular, do not leave the battery
charger in a car that is parked in the
sunshine.
• Protect batteries from overheating.
Overloads, overcharging and
exposure to direct sunlight will result in
overheating and cell damage. Never
charge or work with batteries that
have been overheated – replace them
immediately, if possible.
• Prevent the lithium-ion battery pack
from freezing. Battery packs that were
stored below 32°F (0°C) for more than
60 minutes must be discarded.
• When handling batteries, be wary
of electrostatic charge. Electrostatic
discharges can damage the electronic
protection system and the battery cells.
Avoid electrostatic charging and never
touch the battery poles.
Use Mantis charger part number 3505 only with Mantis batteries, other
type of batteries may cause personal injury or damage.