Mantis Edger, Owner'S Manual

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Starting a Warm Engine
Slide start/stop switch to the START position.
Push choke button into the RUN (open) position.
If there is no fuel in the clear return line, push primer
bulb 3-4 times or until fuel is visible in the line.
Pull starter rope using short pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of the rope
length.
If engine fails to start in 4 pulls, use “First Time” starting
procedure on page 11.
With engine running and both hands on the handles,
squeeze throttle trigger gradually to increase the engine
speed and engage the blade.
Starting Instructions
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Never use starting
fluids as they will
cause permanent
engine damage. Using
them will void the
engine warranty.
Before you use the
tiller, read the Safety
& Warning rules on
pages 3-5.
Additional Information
WARNING • DANGER
IF ENGINE DOES NOT STOP WHEN SWITCH
IS PUT IN THE STOP POSITION, RELEASE
THE THROTTLE, ALLOW ENGINE TO IDLE.
PUT THE EDGER DOWN AND PULL
THE CHOKE BUTTON OUT TO COLD
START (CLOSED) POSITION.
CHECK AND RETURN START/STOP
SWITCH TO ON POSITION BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE AGAIN.
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won’t turn unless you squeeze the throttle
lever on the handlebars. And, when you
release the throttle lever, the blade will stop.
A Tip for Extending Your
Engine’s Life
After you start your engine, let your edger
warm up for two to three minutes before you
use it. Then, before you put your tiller away,
let it idle for a minute to give the engine a
chance to cool down.
How to Stop
the Engine
Simply push the
start/stop switch
to “stop” (see
picture). This
will stop the
engine instantly.
If it should ever
fail to do so, just pull out the choke button.
The engine will stop at once.
About the Choke
The choke controls the amount of air drawn
into the engine. Your edger will run only
if the choke is open - that is, if the choke
button is pushed in.
A Special Feature (with the idle
set and the engine running)
Even when the engine is running, the blades
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