Mantis Hedge Trimmer E System - Manual (Page 7)

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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. With both hands on the handles, push lockout
trigger button with your thumb and then squeeze trigger to
engage the blades. Start cutting when motor runs at full RPM.
3. Tilt the trimmer so the cutting teeth are angled slightly
toward the hedge or shrub and proceed to cut. Use
overlapping sweeping motions away from your body to
achieve a safe and even cut.
4. This unit is designed to cut any type of hedge or shrub with
a branch thickness under 1/2” in (13 mm) diametre (see
below). The depth of each cut depends on the hardness of
the wood.
THICKNESS OF CUT SHOULD NOT EXCEED
13mm (1/2 inch) IN DIAMETRE.
Misuse of this hedge trimmer will void the warranty, i.e.:
Cutting hedges or shrubs over 13mm (1/2”) diametre or
foreign objects such as wires, rocks or fences. Before trimming,
check work area for foreign objects such as wires, cords, glass,
fences, or rocks. Be sure to remove any foreign objects from
the work area. Failure to properly maintain this hedge trimmer
will void the warranty.
Trimming Adjusting the blade angle
WARNING DANGER
BLADES COAST AFTER RELEASING THROTTLE
OR STOPPING MOTOR.
KEEP A FIRM GRIP WITH BOTH HANDS WHILE
BLADES ARE MOVING AND/OR MOTOR IS
RUNNING.
KEEP A SURE FOOTING. DO NOT OVERREACH.
IF YOUR TRIMMER BECOMES JAMMED,
RELEASE SWITCH AND STOP MOTOR. MAKE
SURE BLADES HAVE STOPPED COMPLETELY.
UNPLUG THE UNIT, THEN REMOVE
THE OBSTRUCTION.
Quick release
lever
Blade
adjustment handle
1.25 cm
WARNING – DANGER
SWITCH OFF THE MOTOR AND UNPLUG
THE UNIT BEFORE LUBRICATING OR
ADJUSTING THE BLADES.
WARNING – DANGER
DO NOT ADJUST BLADE ANGLE BY GRASPING
THE BLADES. BLADES ARE SHARP AND YOU
RISK INJURY TO YOURSELF.
WARNING – DANGER
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNLESS QUICK RELEASE
LEVER IS IN THE “TIGHTENED” POSITION.
1. To adjust the blade angle, first shut off the motor. Next, grip
the blade adjustment handle. Then move the quick release
lever from the tight position, at the right angle, so that it is
pointing straight out.
2. The blade will now adjust freely to any position up to 180˚.
3. Use the adjustment handle located beneath the assembly to
move the blade to the desired angle position.
4. Once the desired angle has been achieved, simply move the
quick release lever back to the tight position.
Lockout trigger button Trigger
0.6 cm
0.3 cm