Use and Care Manual

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Cordless Tiller/Cultivator Care
AFTER USE
1. Switch the tiller/cultivator off, wait for moving parts to stop, remove the battery
and let it cool down.
2. Check, clean and store the tiller/cultivator as described below.
RULES FOR CARE
1. Keep the tiller/cultivator clean. Remove debris from it after each use
and before storage.
2. Regular and proper cleaning will help ensure safe use and prolong the
life of the tiller/cultivator.
3. Inspect the tiller/cultivator before each use for worn and damaged
parts. Do not operate it if you nd broken and worn parts.
GENERAL CLEANING
1. Clean the tiller/cultivator with a dry cloth. Use a brush for areas that
are hard to reach.
2. In particular clean the air vents after every use with a cloth and brush.
3. Remove stubborn dirt with high pressure air (max. 3 bar/40 psi).
NOTE: Do not use chemical, alkaline, abrasive or other
aggressive detergents or disinfectants to clean this tiller/
cultivator as they might be harmful to its surfaces. Do not use
cleaning fluids or solvents or spray the machine down with
water (especially water under pressure) when cleaning the tiller/
cultivator.
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Symbols
On the product, the rating label and within these instructions you will find among
others the following symbols and abbreviations. Familiarise yourself with them to
reduce hazards like personal injuries and damage to property.
Lock / to tighten or secure.
Unlock / to loosen.
Note / Remark.
Caution / Warning.
Read the instruction manual.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear a dust mask.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear protective, slip-resistant footwear.
Wear tight-fitted protective clothes.
Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is
damaged or cut.
Do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions (moisture).
Work across the slopes, never up and down.
4. Check for worn or damaged parts. Replace worn parts as necessary
or contact the Mantis customer service center at 1-800-366-6268 for
assistance before using the tiller/cultivator again.
UNDERSIDE AND TINES
1. Keep the underside and tines clean and free of debris. Remove soil
with a proper brush or tool.
2. All nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for tightness before
operation. After prolonged use, especially in sandy soil conditions, the
tines will become worn and loose some of the original shape. Tilling
efciency will be reduced and the tines should be replaced.
3. Have worn or damaged tines replaced with new ones of the same
type.
4. To prolong the life span of tines and the tiller/cultivator it is
recommended that the tines are lubricated after each use.
Always switch the tiller/cultivator off, wait
for moving parts to stop, remove the battery
and let the tiller/cultivator cool down before
performing inspection, maintenance and
cleaning work!
Only perform repairs and maintenance
work according to these instructions! All
further works must be performed by a
qualied specialist!
Wear protective gloves when working
on the tiller/cultivator or close to it! Use
proper tools to remove debris, e. g. a
wooden stick! Never use your bare hands!
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Symbols
On the product, the rating label and within these instructions you will find among
others the following symbols and abbreviations. Familiarise yourself with them to
reduce hazards like personal injuries and damage to property.
Lock / to tighten or secure.
Unlock / to loosen.
Note / Remark.
Caution / Warning.
Read the instruction manual.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear a dust mask.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear protective, slip-resistant footwear.
Wear tight-fitted protective clothes.
Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is
damaged or cut.
Do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions (moisture).
Work across the slopes, never up and down.
Moving parts will continue to run for several seconds
after turning off the machine. Wait until the tines have
completely stopped before lifting the tiller/cultivator or
conducting inspection and maintenance.
CAUTION!