Mantis Reel Mower User manual

Reel Mower
Tondeuse à main
Handrasenmäher
Cortacésped de carrete

Instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Mode d’emploi . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-21
Gebrauchsanweisung . . . . . . . . 22-28
Instrucciones de uso. . . . . . . . . 29-35

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Contents
Operating parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
General notes on safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Use in accordance with purpose . . . . . . . . . . .9
Scope of supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Fitting the guide handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Putting into operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Safety information for mowing . . . . . . . . . . . .10
How to cut properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintenance, care and storage . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Elimination of faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Disposal of appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Operating parts
1 Upper section of the guide handle
2 Clamping grip
3 Frame clamping screw
4 Clamping part
5 Middle section of the guide handle
6 Lower section of the guide handle
7 Handle bolts
8 Fixing nuts
9 Wheels
10 Blade roller
11 Suspension hooks for grass catcher
12 Roller
General notes on safety
Please carefully read the operating instructions
before setting up and starting your mower and
adhere to the general and safety instructions
enclosed therein. Use this operating manual and
the safety instructions in order to familiarise
yourself with the implement, the adjusting parts
and the correct use.
Keep the operating instructions in a safe place
and pass them on to the next owner.
All safety instructions are always intended for
your own safety!
lTo avoid damage or danger by improper use,
the instructions for use should be carefully kept
and followed!
lIf you give the appliance to another person then
you should also supply them with the
instructions for use!
lAlways use the appliance for the appropriate
purpose!
lRemember that the user or operator is
responsible for all accidents that occur involving
other people or their property.
lNever mow your lawn if other people, especially
children and pets are nearby.
lPeople with nervous disorders should not
operate the appliance when alone in order to
avoid any possible danger!
lChildren are not aware of the hazards of this
appliance. Therefore close supervision is
necessary when the appliance is used by
children!
lKeep packaging material e.g. plastic bags out of
the reach of children!
lProtect the appliance against weather
conditions (humidity, frost).
lLocal regulations may specify a minimum age
for users of this type of gardening equipment.

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Use in accordance with purpose
The appliance is only intended for cutting lawns
and areas of grass in domestic gardens and
allotments.
Adherence to the instructions for use enclosed by
Mantis is a precondition for the proper use of the
equipment. The instructions for use also include
the operating, care and maintenance
instructions.
We must expressly note that we do not accept any
liability under the product liability act for any
damages resulting from use for any other purpose
than the intended use, incorrect operation or non-
professional repairs. In this case no guarantee will
be given!
The appliance is not intended for professional
purposes!
Scope of supply
Checking all the parts are Included:
The box contains the following parts:
– Reel Mower
– 1 upper section of the guide handle
– 1 middle section of the guide handle
– 2 lower section of the guide handle
– Assembly parts for the guide handle in a plastic
bag
– 1 thickness gauge
– 1 user’s manual
Fitting the guide handle
Pictures and
lInsert the lower section of the guide handle
(6)
through the opening of the unit as shown. The
boreholes on the lower section of the guide
handle (6) must be pushed over the handle
bolts.
Note!
The lower section of the guide handle can only
be pushed onto the handle bolts when the cut-
outs in the boreholes and the nose of the handle
bolts are over each other. Once both are over
each other, the handle will slide over the bolt and
is then secured in place.
Do not use force!
lRepeat the process with the second lower
section of the guide handle on the opposite
side.
Picture
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Connect the components as shown from the
bottom upwards. To assemble, insert the frame
clamping screw (3) through the clamping part (4)
and the boreholes. Push the washer over the
frame clamping screw and hand-tighten the
screw with the clamping grip (2).
Putting into operation
Setting the cutting height
Pictures and
lPlace the mower on a solid, flat surface. Stand
behind the mower so that you can place a foot
on the roller (12) .
lLoosen both lock nuts
(8) .
lUsing both hands, set the desired cutting height
with the adjusting handles (7) .

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Note!
The scales on the cutting adjustment indicate the
approximate cutting height:
14 mm = shortest cut
45 mm = longest cut
Ensure that the cutting height marking arrows on
both sides indicate the same cutting height on
the scale. The cutting equipment may only be set
so deep that the lower blade cannot touch the
ground regardless of any unevenness present.
lOnce you have set the correct cutting height,
tighten the two lock nuts again (8) .
Safety information for mowing
lBefore each use, check the mower visually to
ensure that nuts, bolts and the cutting
equipment are not worn or damaged.
Do not use the equipment if safety devices
(safety covers) and/or if the cutting device is
damaged or worn.
Never disable safety devices.
lOnly use when visibility is
sufficient. Never use the equipment
in the rain or in damp, wet
conditions.
lWhen mowing, wear sturdy shoes with non-slip
grip soles together with long trousers.
Attention! Rotating cutting equipment.
Danger of cutting from sharp blades.
lBe careful! The rotating blade roller
(10) can cause serious injuries.
Always keep the safety distance
between the user and blade roller
shown by the push bar.
Never place your hands or feet on
or under the cutting equipment.
The cutting equipment continues to
rotate after you stop mowing!
lCheck the area that you want to
mow beforehand to avoid damage
to the mower or to living beings
and objects. Stones, wood, wires
and other foreign bodies must be
removed. Objects that are caught
by the cutting equipment can be
flung out uncontrollably. Keep
bystanders away from the danger
zone.
lIf the cutting equipment or the mower hits an
obstacle or foreign body, you should check the
mower for damage.
lTake extra care when mowing on embankments
and slopes:
– make sure you are on firm ground and
always mow across a slope.
– only push the equipment at walking pace.
– do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
– Danger of stumbling! Take special care
when moving backwards and when pulling
the appliance.