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Mantis Reel Mower manual

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    © 2006 Mantis, Div . of Schiller -Pfeiffer Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mantis Reel Mower[...]

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    1 U S T able of Contents Safety Instructions Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Assembly V iews Mantis Reel Mo wer V ie ws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Assembly Instructions Operating Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 T echnical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    2 U S Mantis Reel Mower V iew[...]

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    3 U S Mantis Reel Mower V iews[...]

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    4 U S Mantis Reel Mower V iews[...]

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    5 U S Mantis Reel Mower Assembly Instructions A. Operating Parts (Fig . A – X) 1. Cutting cylinder (Fig. V) 2 Lower blade (Fig. V) 3 Upper section of the guide handle (Fig. A) 4 Middle section of the guide handle (Fig. A) 5 Lower section of the guide handle (Fig. A) 6 W ing nuts with bolts (Fig. A) 7 Cable clip (Fig. A) 8 Cutting height marking a[...]

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    6 U S D. Using y our Mantis Reel Mower Corr ectly The Mantis Reel Mower is designed for cutting la wns in and around the garden. It is not designed for use in public Facilities, parks, sporting grounds, on roads, in agriculture or forestry . It is essential to observe the manufacturer’ s operating instructions to ensure the unit’ s proper funct[...]

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    7 U S 3. Loosen both fixing nuts (9). 4. W ith both hands on the adjusting handles (12) set the cutting height you require (Fig. O): • Highest cutting height: 45 mm • Lowest cutting height: 20 mm NO TE: Make sure that the arro ws marking the cutting height (8) show the same cutting height on both sides of the scale (Fig. O1). 5. Re-tighten both[...]

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    8 U S 1. General remarks on the car e of lawns At the beginning of the grass cutting season and with ne wly laid lawns, we recommend you select a relati vely high cutting height (e. g. 45 mm) then gradually decrease the cutting height ov er time. T o maintain a well kept la wn you should set the cutting height to approximately 25-30 mm. If possible[...]

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    9 U S 2. The battery (Fig. P) Charging the battery NO TE: Only charge the battery with the charger supplied! Using other charging units could lead to damage and injury . Using a charger other than the Mantis char ger supplied releases Mantis from all liability and warranty claims. W e recommend charging the battery immediately after using your mowe[...]

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    10 U S These batteries contain nickel/cadmium cells. After their lifetime has expired, they may not be disposed of as normal house rubbish, but must be disposed of properly . Please return the battery to a Mantis dealer that sells the battery or take them to a recycling centre that accepts and recycles rechar geable batteries. 1. Checks Befor e Eac[...]

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    11 U S K. T r ouble-Shooting The following table contains the problems most frequently occurring and sho ws ho w to remedy them. Problem P ossible Cause Remedy Abnormal noise. Motor fixing scre ws or mo wer casing loose. T ighten screws. Clattering in the unit. Metal-like hammering noises. Foreign body blocking the cutting c ylinder . T urn of f th[...]

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    U S 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. P/N 13747 1/07 MANTIS 1028 Str eet Road Southampton , P A 18966 (215) 355-9700 2 YEAR LIMITED SER VICE & W ARRANTY POLICY FOR PR UNER A TT A CHMENT MANTIS extends this li[...]