Mantis Reel Mower - Manual (Page 10)

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2. The battery (Fig. P)
Charging the battery
NOTE: 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 charger supplied
releases Mantis from all liability and warranty claims.
We recommend charging the battery immediately after using
your mower using the supplied charger (21).
IMPORTANT! Never charge the battery after having been
heated up by operation or sun. Let cool down first. Never
expose the battery to direct sunlight while charging. Never
charge the battery anywhere near acids and easily
inflammable materials. Danger of fire!
NOTE: Do not wait until the battery is completely flat before
recharging.
Charge the battery in a dry place as follows (Fig. P):
1. Open the cover of the harness compartment (13).
2. Pull the battery (20) out of the contact bar.
3. Plug the plug (22) of the charger into the charging
socket (23).
4. Then plug the charger (21) into the mains socket.
5. To resume mowing after charging the battery, proceed as
described in section F-2.
IMPORTANT:
• Protect the charging socket (23) against dirt and moisture.
• If the battery capacity is so low that the Hand
Lawnmower switches off automatically then the charging
time is 24 hours.
The battery should be stored at a dry, elevated, frost-free,
locked up place, where children have no access. Avoid direct
sunlight. Always disconnect the battery from tools before
storing to avoid improper use and accidents.
Make sure the surface and the contacts of the battery always
are clean and dry before connecting the charging unit. When
dirty clean them with a soft, dry rag; never use running water.
If you do not use the battery for long periods of time, please
charge it again before using. Since a gradual self-discharge
occurs, charge the battery completely before initial use after
longer periods of storage.
3. The Mantis Reel Mower
Cleaning
After using the mower clean with a moist cloth. Spray the
cutting cylinder and lower blade with an oil of low viscosity
(e.g. spray oil).
Maintenance
The blades, which if cared for properly must only be
sharpened after years, can only be sharpened by authorized
Mantis dealer due to the special sharpening technique. The
mower may only be repaired and the cutting blades may only
be installed by approved specialist workshops.
NOTE: Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight and
that the mower is in good working order. For safety reasons,
allow all worn out and damaged parts to be exchanged by
Mantis Service or authorized specialist dealers.
To avoid injury and damage to the mower we recommend you
have your mower checked in autumn so that it is ready and
safe to use next season.
Storage
Store your Mantis Reel Mower in a dry, cool place where it is
protected from frost. The mower should be stored out of the
reach of children.
4. Readjusting the cutting tool (Fig. V/W)
The cutting tool of your Mantis Reel Mower was set at an
optimum setting before leaving our factory. However, if the
cut is not clean after using your mower for a longer period of
time, please correct the setting of the lower blade as follows:
1. Switch off the Mantis Reel Mower and pull the battery
out of the contact bar to prevent starting the battery
Lawnmower unintentionally.
2. Push the supplied thickness gauge (25) on the left hand
side between one blade of the cutting cylinder (1) and the
lower blade (2) (Fig. V).
3. Turn the hexagon thread bolt (26) with a 10 mm fork
wrench to the left or to the right until the thickness
gauge closes slightly. Repeat this on the right hand side
of the mower.
4. Turn the cutting cylinder to test the setting. None of the 5
blades of the cylinder must touch the lower blade.
5. When you have adjusted the cutting tool test it using a
piece of newspaper (Fig. W).
WARNING! HANDLE THE CUTTING
TOOL CAREFULLY TO AVOID CUTTING
YOURSELF. WEAR APPROPRIATE GLOVES TO
PROTECT YOUR HANDS.
TO AVOID INJURY TO PERSONS
AND MATERIAL DAMAGE: NEVER CLEAN
YOUR MANTIS REEL MOWER WITH RUNNING
WATER, IN PARTICULAR WITH WATER UNDER
HIGH PRESSURE.