Mantis Edger, Owner'S Manual

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place) not accessible to children. The edger, as
well as fuel, should not be stored in a house.
V. Warnings - Don’ts
Don’t use edger with one hand. Keep both
hands on handles with fingers and thumbs
encircling the handles, while blade is moving
and engine is running.
Don’t overreach. Keep a good footing at all
times.
Don’t attempt to clear blade while the
engine is on. Never try to remove jammed
material before switching the engine off and
making sure the blade has stopped completely.
Don’t allow children or incapable people
to operate this edger.
Don’t operate while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
Don’t attempt to repair this edger.
Have repairs made by a qualified dealer or
repairman. See that only original Mantis
parts are used.
WARNING • DANGER
HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE; IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. FUELING A HOT ENGINE OR NEAR AN IGNITION
SOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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VI. Engine/Fuel Warnings - Do’s
Always use fresh gasoline in the fuel mix-
ture. Stale gasoline can cause damage.
Always pull starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to
avoid kickback and prevent arm or hand
injury.
Always operate engine with spark
arrestor installed
and operating properly.
The use of spark arrestor mufflers is required by
law in the state of California (Section 4442 of
the California Public Services Code), as well as
in other states or municipalities. Federal laws
apply on federal lands.
VII. Engine/Fuel Warnings - Don’ts
Don’t fuel, refuel or check fuel while
smoking,
or near an open flame or other igni-
tion source. Stop engine and be sure it is cool
before refueling.
Don’t leave the engine running while
the edger is unattended.
Stop engine before
putting the edger down or transporting from
one place to another.
Don’t refuel, start or run this edger
indoors
or in an improperly ventilated area.
Don’t run engine when electrical system
causes spark outside the cylinder.
During
periodical checks of the spark plug, keep plug a
safe distance from cylinder to avoid burning of
evaporated fuel from cylinder.
Don’t check for spark with spark plug or
plug wire removed. Use an approved tester.
Don’t crank engine with spark plug
removed unless spark plug wire is disconnect-
ed. Sparks can ignite fumes.
Don’t run engine when the odor of gasoline
is present or other explosive conditions exist.
Don’t operate the edger if gasoline is
spilled. Clean up spill completely before start-
ing engine.
Don’t operate your edger if there is an
accumulation of debris around the muffler and
cooling fins.
Don’t touch hot mufflers, cylinders or
cooling fins, as contact may cause serious
burns.
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