3
Important Information
A. Introduction.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
B. Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
C. Special Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety and Warnings
A. Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
B. General Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
C. Warnings - Dont’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
D. Warnings - Do’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
E. Engine/ Fuel Warnings - Dont’s . . . . . . . . . . . .6
F. Engine/ Fuel Warnings - Do’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Assembly Instructions
A. Single Edge Models... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
B. Break-In Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operation
A. Fuel Mixture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
B. Mixing Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
C. Starting a Cold Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
D. Starting a Warm Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
E. Starting a Flooded Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
F. Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
G. Trimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Maintenance
A. Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
B. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
C. Long Term Storage (over 60 days). . . . . . . . . .9
Service
A. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
B. Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
C. Service Maintenance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
D. Blade Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
E. Carburetor Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Parts Explosions
A. Gear Housing Assembly -
Single Edge Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
B. Cutting Bar and Side Handle Assembly -
Single Edge Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
C. Engine and Rear Handle Assembly -
Single Edge Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
D. Engine SV-5H/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
A. Introduction
On behalf of everyone at
Mantis
, we would like to thank you
for your purchase of a
Mantis
Gasoline Powered Hedge
Trimmer. This professional trimming machine was designed to
the highest standards to ensure you many hours of
uninterrupted service.
This manual provides the information necessary for safe and
efficient operation and service. For your safety, it is critically
important that you read and understand this entire manual
before operating your hedge trimmer.
B. Service Information
Cutter Bar
Contact
Mantis
at 800-366-6268.
Engine
Contact an authorized Echo dealer. Dealers are listed in the
Yellow Pages under “Lawn and Garden Equipment Supplies”,
“Lawn Maintenance” or “Lawn Mowers”.
C. Special Safety Information
Table of Contents
Important Information
Weight Specifications
Model
Single Edge
Weight, Dry
SGHT30
x
12.25 lb.
WARNING - DANGER
ATTENTION: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT OUR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL
HEED ITS WARNING! STAY ALERT!
WARNING - DANGER
TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS,
COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND OR
EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING - DANGER
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
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