OPERATOR / PARTS MANUAL Cordless Hedge Trimmer Warning! Read through the operating instructions carefully and observe the instructions contained herein. Familiarize yourself with the machine, its correct use and the safety devices by means of these operating instructions.
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery post, terminals, wiring insulation, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE Thank you for purchasing this Mantis product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best designed and built anywhere. This machine comes with an Operator / Parts Manual. The useful life and good service your 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.
Introduction to the Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions are intended to facilitate your becoming acquainted with the product and using it in accordance with the regulations. The Operating Instructions contain important information on how to use the product safely, correctly and economically. Observing this information will help increase the reliability and working life of the product. The Operating Instructions must always be at hand when the product is being used.
Safety instructions Warning! This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of a RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. 3) Personal Safety a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b) Use personal protective equipment.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • the switch is off when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce personal injury from the cutter blades. DANGER - Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury.
Main Parts 1 1+2 3 4 5 6 7 Operating switches (two-hand operation) Hand guard Battery Blade safety rail Impact protector Locking of the turning handle Instructions for use of the equipment Do not use the trimmer in rain or for cutting wet hedges! Gloves: Protective gloves must be worn when using the hedge trimmer. WARNING: Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating Hedge Trimmer. Make certain you read and understand all Safety Warnings of this manual.
tion of your apparatus, the batteries have to be taken from the apparatus, disposing of them separately. You can drop off your old batteries to the local collecting points of your municipality. Charging the batteries (fig. 2 and 3) Caution! Only use the charger in dry areas. • To take out the battery, press both push-buttons on the sides designated with the number 1 and take out the battery (fig. 2). 2 • Connect the battery charger to the socket.
is lowered. You can use this setting for lighter work to increase the battery life. On the back of the rear grab handle is the appropriate switch (fig. 5). 7 5 For more freedom of movement where contour trimming is required the Swivel-Click™ handle can be set continuously, too. Depress the red lock button (C) and keep it pushed. The hedge trimmer can now comfortably be turned in all directions while working (Fig. 8). 8 Adjusting the SWIVEL-CLICK™ handle (fig.
Important: Always clean and oil the blades after prolonged use of the hedge trimmer. This will greatly affect the life of the equipment. Damaged cutting units must be properly repaired immediately. Clean the shearing blades with a dry cloth or – in case of heavier dirt – with a brush. Attention: Danger of injury! Oiling of the blades should ideally be carried out using an environmentally friendly standard lubricant (Fig. 11). Make sure the unit is not running during the cleaning process.
Quick blade stop In order to avoid injuries through cuts, the blade will stop in max. 0.1 sec. when one of the two switches is released. Blade safety rail (Fig. 12) The cutting blade is set back by 0.32” (8mm) from the passive blade teeth which prevents injuries due to unintentional body contact. Impact protector (Fig. 12) The extended guide rail prevents unpleasant shocks (blade recoil) being transmitted to the operator due to impact with solid objects (wall, ground etc.).
MANTIS extends this limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. MANTIS will repair or replace, at its option, any part or parts of the product found to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period. Warranty repairs and replacements will be made without charge for parts or labor.
