Troubleshooting
18 8 Amp Electric Snow Shovel Operator’s Manual
PROBLEM
1. The snow shovel does not start.
2. The motor is on, but the rotor does
not turn.
3. The snow shovel leaves a thin
layer of snow behind.
CAUSE
• The Snow Shovel is unplugged.
• The lock-out button or trigger
switch were not used properly.
• The belt is damaged.
• The scraper is worn.
REMEDy
• Verify that the Snow Shovel is
plugged into an electrical outlet.
• Press and hold the lock-out button,
and then lift and hold the trigger
switch (see the section entitled
Starting the Snow Shovel).
• Replace the belt (see the section
entitled Inspecting/Replacing the
Drive Belt).
• Replace the scraper (see the
section Replacing the Scraper).
LIMITED WARRANTY
MANTIS extends this limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship for a period of
five (2) years under normal usage for residential purposes and thirty (30) days under normal usage
for commercial purposes, from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
MANTIS will repair or replace, at its option, any part or parts of the product found to be defective
in material or workmanship during the warranty period. Warranty repairs and replacements will be
made without charge for parts or labor. All parts replaced under warranty will be considered as part
of the original product, and any warranty on the replaced parts will expire coincident with the original
product warranty. If you think your MANTIS ELECTRIC SNOW SHOVEL is defective in material or
workmanship, you must send it, along with your proof of purchase (sales receipt) to:
Mantis
1028 Street Road
Southampton, PA 18966
You are responsible for pickup and delivery charges; the product must be returned to us postage paid.
MANTIS assumes no responsibility in the event that the product was not assembled or used in
compliance with any assembly, care, safety, or operating instructions contained in the Owner’s Manual or
accompanying the product. This limited warranty does not cover damages or defects due to normal wear
and tear, lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow operating instructions or owner’s
manual, misuse, lack of proper storage or accidents [or routine maintenance parts and service]. This
limited warranty shall not be effective if your Mantis electric snow shovel has been subjected to negligence
or has been repaired or altered by anyone other than an authorized dealer or authorized service center.
You must maintain your MANTIS ELECTRIC SNOW SHOVEL by following the maintenance proce-
dures described in the owner’s manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by you or a
dealer, is at yur expense.
MANTIS MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES
EXCEPT THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALL
WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE ARE SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMED. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
LIMITED WARRANTY. MANTIS DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL AND/OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE MANTIS PRODUCTS
COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THAT ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATES TO STATE.
MANTIS
1028 Street Road
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 355-9700
