Mantis Tiller/Cultivator - Manual (Page 2)

Here’s your new MANTIS Tiller . . .
the lightweight wonder that’s changing
the way we garden.
Unlike big tillers, your MANTIS Tiller
weighs only 24 pounds (11 kg). So it
lifts easily, handles smoothly, tills and
weeds precisely. And, unlike other
small tillers, it features serpentine tines
that churn soil to 25 cm deep. It creates
a soft, smooth seed bed, even in
problem soil.
Once you know how to use your tiller
correctly, we guarantee you’ll love it.
So first, please read this manual. It
shows, step by step, how to use your
tiller safely. Plus, it shows how the
MANTIS Border Edger can make light
work of your edging needs.
If you have questions about any topic
in this Manual or if you wish to order
MANTIS attachments, contact your
local authorised Mantis office.
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Table of contents
Safety rules & warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Safety labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Engine & fuel warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly and mixing fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Getting to your garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tilling & cultivating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Tine positioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 MANTIS Tiller assembly layout . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Parts assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
The Mantis Promise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Welcome to the world of
Mantis gardening