Mantis Edger, Owner'S Manual

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As cutting actions begins, push the Mantis Edger for-
ward so that the blade can cut the edge as you move for-
ward. (Picture 4).
Continue at a moderate pace until you are familiar with
the controls and the handling of the Mantis Edger.
If blade jams or stops in the ground, lower handles or
pull back unit and recommence (Picture 5). Control
engine and cutting speed to suit work being done When
cutting efficiently, engine speed should be full throttle
under load.
Edging Along a Concrete Edge
For the position of the blade, align the edge guide on
top of the blade cover with the edge of the concrete. If
the blade hits the concrete, lower the handle and reposi-
tion the blade at the side of the concrete. Even if the
grass is growing over the concrete and you cannot see
the edge,
you can feel the edge of the concrete
with the rotating blade by slightly tilting the
handles of the edger sideways, away from the
concrete, so that the blade tilts towards the con-
crete and touches or “kisses” the concrete edge
and acts as a guide (Picture 6).
Edger blades are
made from high tensile hardened spring steel and will
last a long time. Once the edge is established, the second
and subsequent times around are very fast.
Sideways Tilting
Lower either the left or right handle to achieve angled
cutting along walls or fences (Picture 7).
Picture 3
Picture 4
Picture 5
Picture 6
Picture 7
WARNING
KEEP INSIDE OF BLADE GUARD CLEAN, ESPECIALLY
IN WET CONDITIONS. A CLOGGED GUARD CAN SLOW
DOWN OR STOP BLADE ROTATION AND MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO AUTOMATIC SAFETY CLUTCH. ALWAYS
OPERATE BLADE AT FULL THROTTLE WHEN EDGING.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Mantis Edger is equipped with a cen-
trifugal clutch. DO NOT run edger engine
at low speeds or, if blade is jammed, at
high engine speeds as clutch shoes will
prematurely wear out and cause damage.
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