Use and Care Manual

2 Operator’s Manual
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Mantis tiller/cultivator. You have purchased a world class
product, one of the best designed and built anywhere.
This Operator’s Manual contains Safety instructions. The useful life and good service
you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and
understand this manual. Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as
instructed, and it will give you many years of reliable service.
Your safe use of this Mantis product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety
features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manual
thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precautions. Follow all instructions and warnings completely. Do not
remove or defeat any safety features. Make sure those who operate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are.
Mantis designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life, use this machine only as directed
in the manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You’ll always be glad you did.
SAFETY RULES & WARNINGS
Special Safety Information .................................................3
Safety & Warnings ............................................................. 3
Safety Decal Information ................................................3-4
Safety Warnings .............................................................4-5
Battery & Charger Safety Instructions ............................5-6
Emergency ........................................................................6
ASSEMBLY
Tiller/Cultivator Parts .........................................................7
Technical Specications ....................................................8
Before You Start ................................................................9
Assembly ......................................................................9-10
Battery Information ..........................................................10
Battery Charge Level Indicator ........................................ 10
Charger Information .................................................... 11-12
Charging a Hot or Cold Battery Pack ..............................12
Installing the Battery ........................................................ 12
OPERATION .........................................................................13
Intended Use ...................................................................13
Wheel Adjustment ............................................................13
Starting and Stopping ...................................................... 13
General Operation ........................................................... 14
Tilling ...............................................................................14
CARE....................................................................................15
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................16
STORAGE ............................................................................ 17
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................18
RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL .............................................18
LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION ................BACK PAGE
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Welcome to the World of Mantis Gardening
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
1028 Street Road
Southampton, PA 18966-4217 U.S.A.
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This Operator’s Manual is an integral part of the machine. Suppliers of both new and
second-hand machines must make sure that this manual is provided with the machine.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR YOUR SAFETY. PLEASE READ THROUGH THEM
THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE AND RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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