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© 2006 Mantis, Div . of Schiller -Pfeiffer Inc. All Rights Reserved. © 2006 Mantis, Division de Schiller Pfeiffer Inc. T ous dr oits réservés. © 2006 Mantis, Division von Schiller Pfeiffer Inc. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Owner s manual and saf ety instr uctions Manuel d’utilisa tion et consignes de sécurité Benutzerhandbuc h und Sicherheitsh[...]
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1 T able of contents Important inf ormation A. Introduction This attachment is fitted with double edged reciprocating blades, intended to be used to trim hedges and shrubs. B. Specif ication C. Contents of the package 1. Hedge trimmer attachment assembly 2. Plastic blade guard D. Ser vice inf ormation contact If you hav e questions about any topic [...]
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2 Safety and warnings A. Safety labels Please pay particular attention to the warning and information labels found on va rious parts of this hedge trimmer attachment unit. The y are an important part of the safety system. These labels must be replaced in time due to abrasion, etc. It is your responsibility to replace the labels when they become har[...]
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3 General safety rules Don’t ev er grasp cutting blades for any reason. Don’t attempt to clear cut material while blades are moving, and the motor is running. Nev er try to remov e jammed material or adjust the blade angle before switching the motor off and making sure the blades hav e stopped completely . Don’t hold the cutter blades when ma[...]
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4 wrenches are remov ed from the tool before turning it on. 14. A v oid unintentional star ting. Do not carry a plugged in tool with a finger on the switch trigger . Ensure switch is off when plugging in. 15. Use outdoor e xtension leads. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for outdoor use. 16. Impor tant extension cor d i[...]
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5 the work area for obstacles that might cause you to lose your footing, balance or control of the machine. While operating the machine always be sure of a safe and secure operating position especially when using steps or a ladder . Always be sure of your footing on slopes. Attaching the Hedge T rimmer Balancing the Unit No tools ar e r equir ed to[...]
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6 1. Do not start the motor until you are familiar with your hedge trimmer and all of its controls and functions. 2. Plug in the unit and grasp the handles securely . One hand grasps the front loop handle, while the other hand grasps the switch handle. W ith both hands on the handles, push lockout trigger button with your thumb and then squeeze tri[...]
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7 The care and adjustment of the blades is very important to the eff icient operation of the trimmer and especially to the long life of the motor . When resting, it is often a good idea to use the time to oil the cutting blades. If a gap exists between the upper and lo wer blades, follo w the procedure below to adjust them so that the y fit more cl[...]
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8 W ARNING – DANGER UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE LUBRICA TING OR ADJUSTING THE BLADES. Maintenance Service maintenance guide A. Lubrication 1. A few drops of light No. 10 oil should be placed on the back edge of each adjusting screw head approximately after ev ery 4 hours of normal operation. 2. T o obtain trouble free trimming, it is necessary to keep[...]
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KEY # DESCRIPTION P ART # QTY 1 LOCKNUT INSER T 331534 1 2 LOCKING KNOB 331218 1 3 ADJUSTMENT BRA CKET 331217 1 4 CLAMPING P AD 331535 1 5 PLASTIC LOCKING SP A CER 331218 5 6 R O T A TE BOL T 331536 1 7 RIVET 331537 1 8 FLA T W ASHER 331538 1 9 CLAMPING LEVER 331219 1 10 NUT M5 331539 2 11 LOCK W ASHER 331540 2 12 HANDLE 331220 1 13 BOL T M5X20 331[...]
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Specifications, descriptions, and illustrati ve material in this literature are as accurate as kno wn at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. MANTIS 1028 Str eet Road Southampton , P A 18966 + (215) 355-9700 2 YEAR LIMITED SER VICE & W ARRANTY POLICY FOR ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER MANTIS extends this limited w arranty [...]
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P/N 331708 7/06 REV B MANTIS 1028 Str eet Road Southampton , P A 18966 + (215) 355-9700[...]