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E. Engine/ Fuel Warnings - Don’ts
Don’t
fuel, refuel or check fuel while smoking or near an open
flame or other ignition source. Stop engine and be sure it is
cool before refueling.
Don’t
leave the engine running while the trimmer is
unattended. Stop engine before putting the trimmer down or
while transporting from one place to another.
Don’t
start, run this trimmer indoors, or in an improperly
ventilated area as poisonous carbon monoxide and other gasses
are emitted.
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
and grounded. Use an approved tester. Sparks can ignite fumes.
Don’t
crank engine with spark plug removed. If the engine is
flooded, open the choke (push choke knob in) and pull recoil
until engine starts. If this fails read and follow “Starting a
Flodded Engine” on page 8 of this manual.
Don’t
run engine when the odor of gasoline is present or
other explosive conditions exist.
Don’t
operate the unit if gasoline is spilled. Clean up spill
completely before starting engine.
Don’t
refuel indoors or in an improperly ventilated area.
Don’t
operate your trimmer 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.
F. Engine/ Fuel Warnings - Do’s
Always
use fresh gasoline in the fuel mixture. Stale gasoline can
cause leakage.
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 Resources Code), as well as in other states or
municipalities. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
This spark ignition system meets all requirements of Canadian
Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.
Always
handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Never add
fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Do not inhale
fuel fumes as they are toxic.
Your
Mantis
hedge trimmer has been assembled for you at
the factory. Before operating be sure all fasteners are secure,
and all guards and safety devices are in place and operating
properly.
A. Single Edge Models
1. Remove the cutter bar assembly, the engine with handle and
throttle assembly, the side handle, and hardware bag from their
boxes.
2. Place the front side handle over the two 1/4-28 studs
protruding from the frame bar in front of the gear housing. The
handle grip must be pointing away from the cutting blades as
illustrated (Figure 1). On Model SGHT30 use the set of studs
which places the handle in the most comfortable position for
you. Place the thread protectors over the set of studs that you
choose not to use at this time to protect the threads. Secure
the handle in place using two 1/4-28 flange locking nuts
provided. The nuts should be tightened enough to keep the
handle from moving but not so tight as to crush the plastic.
Assembly Instructions
Figure 1
WARNING - DANGER
BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP! TO AVOID
INJURY WHEN UNPACKING THE HEDGE TRIMMER,
DO NOT GRASP THE BLADES.
WARNING - DANGER
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THIS TRIMMER CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. MAKE SURE TO
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT
OUR FACTORY AT 800-366-6268.
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