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Mantis ElectricTiller manual

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    O WNER’S MANU AL A L L N E W E A S Y T O U S E Electric Tiller ® Electric Tiller[...]

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    1 Electric Tiller Here’ s your new MANTIS Electric T iller . . . the lightweight wonder that’ s “Changing the W ay Americans Garden ® .” Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS Electric T iller weighs only 21 pounds. So it lifts easily , handles smoothly , tills and weeds precisely . And, unlike other small tillers, it features serpentine tines th[...]

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    2 Electric Tiller W ARNING D ANGER A TTENTION:THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT OUR IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS. WHEN Y OU SEE THIS SYMBOL HEED ITS W ARNING! ST A Y ALER T! W ARNING D ANGER TO REDUCE THE PO TENTIAL FOR A CCIDENTS, COMPL Y WITH THE SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS IN THIS MANU AL. F AILURE T O COMPL Y MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJUR Y , AND/ O[...]

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    3 Electric Tiller C. Safety Decal Information An important part of the safety system incorporated in this tiller are the warning and information decals found on various parts of the tiller . These decals must be replaced in time due to abrasion, etc. It is your responsibility to replace these decals when they become hard to read. The location and p[...]

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    4 Electric Tiller E. W arnings - Do’ s Read and understand the owner ’ s manual. Pay particular attention to all sections regarding safety . 1. Always keep a firm grip on both handles while the tines are moving. BE A W ARE!! The tines may coast after the triggers are released. Make sure tines have come to a complete stop before letting go of th[...]

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    5 Electric Tiller Assembl y W ARNING D ANGER IMPROPER ASSEMBL Y OF THIS TILLER CAN RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y . MAKE SURE T O FOLLO W ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y . IF Y OU HA VE ANY QUESTIONS CONT A CT OUR F A CT OR Y A T 1-800-366-6268 OR AN A UTHORIZED DEALER. Y our MANTIS Electric T iller comes partially assembled. Y ou must install only the han[...]

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    6 Electric Tiller B. Lower Handle Assembly To identify part numbers, see page 5 and 17. 1. Use the protective cardboard sleeve to stabilize your tiller . Stand the motor assembly (#62) up. (Picture 1) 2. Lay the handle parts within easy reach. Y ou’ll need one of the handle clamps (#19) and one of the lower handles (#10). Note that the lower hand[...]

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    7 Electric Tiller C. Upper Handle Assembly 1. Attach the upper handle assembly (#1) – the handle with the power cord – to the right lower handle (#10) and secure with the handle knob (#12). (Picture 1 and 2) 2. Follow the same steps to install the left upper handle onto the left lower handle. (Picture 3) 3. Use the clip (#18) to secure the powe[...]

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    8 Electric Tiller D. Assemble the T ines for T illing Assembling the T ines for T illing 1. Remove the cardboard from around your tiller ’ s base. 2. Slide the tines onto the axle shafts. The “D” hole goes on the outside. 3. Make sure you’ve installed the tines properly for tilling. Liken the tines to your fingers. When your palm faces the [...]

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    9 Electric Tiller B. Getting Y our T iller to the Garden W alk it. Put the tiller in 1st speed; you can “walk” it to your garden. Just squeeze the triggers and let the tiller “tip- toe” across your yard on its tines. It won’t hurt your lawn or driveway . (Picture 1) Carry It. Make sure the power cord is unplugged from the extension cord. [...]

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    10 Electric Tiller Tilling W ARNING D ANGER THE OPERA T OR OF THIS TILLER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A CCIDENTS OR HAZARDS OCCURRING T O HIMSELF , O THER PEOPLE OR THEIR PROPER TY . A. Now Y ou’re Ready to Use Y our MANTIS Electric T iller If you’ve seen other tillers, your MANTIS Electric T iller may surprise you. It tills best when you pull it backwa[...]

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    11 Electric Tiller D. Y our MANTIS Electric T iller Handles Special T illing Pr ojects W ant to turn part of your lawn into a colorful flower border? Y our MANTIS Electric T iller makes it easy! Just run your tiller back and forth until the sod begins to break up. Then continue tilling. Y our tiller will chop the clumps of sod until they’re fine.[...]

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    12 Electric Tiller C. How to Switch From Tilling to Cultivating Position 1. Make sure your tiller is off and unplugged. 2. Remove the retaining pins from the tines. 3. Remove the tines from the axle. 4. Place the right-side tine onto the left-side axle. Place the left side tine onto the right-side axle. The “D” hole should be to the outside. 5.[...]

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    13 Electric Tiller Using the Bor der Edg er Attachment Y our MANTIS Electric T iller has been designed and built to accept a wide range of MANTIS Electric T iller Attachments to increase its usefulness in your lawn and garden. And, all MANTIS Electric T iller Attachments have been designed for quick and easy attachment to the tiller or Engine. The [...]

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    14 Electric Tiller 1. If nothing happens when you squeeze the triggers, make sure the tiller is plugged in or that the cord is not damaged. 2. If it still does not work, unplug the Electric T iller from the power source. 3. Inspect the tines to make sure your tines are clear of rocks or debris. Clear any debris that may be preventing the tines from[...]

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    15 Electric Tiller Stora g e 1. Clean dirt, grass and other materials from the entire machine. 2. W ipe the tines with oil or spray them with WD-40, to prevent rusting. 3. Check the grease level in the gear housing, as described on page 13. 4. Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or broken. Contact your local authorized MANTIS dealer [...]

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    16 Electric Tiller Pa r ts Explosion P/N 438LA P/N 438RA DIRECTION Raised Hub T eeth point in a Clockwise Direction DIRECTION Raised Hub T eeth point in a Counter Clockwise Direction When you look at a T ine with the raised hub facing you and the teeth are pointing in a CLOCKWISE rotation, you have a LEFT HAND TINE . When you look at T ine with the[...]

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    17 Electric Tiller Pa r ts List Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Part No. 420200 420206 420203 3033 420123 310500 420207 420127 420213 420214 400230 400510 400509 4201 13 420601 410 972 478 377 470 468 420513 420514 420134 420512 420224 420222 420223 42051 1 Qty . 1 1 1 1 1 24 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2[...]

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    MANTIS extends only to the original consumer purchaser a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. This warranty covers all portions of the MANTIS Electric T iller . MANTIS will repair or , at its option, replace any defective part or parts of the product free of charge. In the eve[...]