Use and Care Manual

GB LAWN AERATOR
Four gangs of tempered steel “knives.” These knives cut into the soil beneath your lawn to let water and nutrients
penetrate easily, and to encourage deep drought-resistant root growth.
FR AÉRATEUR DE PELOUSE
Quatre jeux de «couteaux» en acier trempé. Ils pénètrent dans le sol sous le gazon, pour permettre à l'eau et aux
éléments nutritifs de s’absorber facilement, et pour favoriser la pousse en profondeur de racines pouvant résister
à la sécheresse.
ES AIREADORAS DE CÉSPEDES
Cuatro juegos de “cuchillos” de acero templado conforman esta conjunto. Estos cuchillos cortan la tierra por debajo
del césped, que permite la fácil penetración del agua y los nutrientes, y además fomenta el crecimiento de las raíces
resistentes a las sequías.
Warnings - dos
R
ead and understand the owner’s manual. Pay particular attention to all
sections regarding safety.
1
. Always keep a firm grip on both handles while the attachment is moving
a
nd/or the engine is running. BE AWARE!! The tines may coast after throttle
trigger is released. make sure tines have come to a complete stop and engine is
o
ff before letting go of the tiller.
2. Always maintain a firm footing and good balance, do not overreach while
o
perating the tiller. Before you start to use the tiller check the work area for
obstacles that might cause you to lose your footing, balance or control of the
m
achine.
3. Always keep area clear of children, pets and bystanders.
4. Always stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense.
Do not operate unit when fatigued.
5. Always dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, they might get
caught in moving parts. Use sturdy gloves. Gloves reduce the transmission of
vibration to your hands. Prolonged exposure to vibration can cause numbness
and other ailments. Wear non-skid foot wear to ensure secure and proper footing.
6. Always wear ear and eye protection. Eye protection must meet applicable CE
standards. To avoid hearing damage we recommend hearing protection be worn
whenever using the equipment.
7
. Always keep a safe distance between two or more people when working together.
8
. Always inspect your attachment before each use and ensure that all handles,
guards and fasteners are secure, operating and in place.
9
. Always maintain and examine your tiller and attachments with care.
Follow maintenance instructions given in tiller manual.
10. Always store attachments in a sheltered area (a dry place) not accessible
to children. The tiller as well as fuel should not be stored in a house.
Warnings - don’ts
D
on’t use tiller with one hand, keep both hands on handles with fingers and
thumbs encircling the handles, while attachment is moving, and engine is running.
Don’t overreach. Keep a good footing at all times.
Don’t attempt to clear attachment while it is moving. Never try to remove
jammed material before switching the engine off and making sure the attachment
has stopped completely.
Don’t allow children or incapable people to operate the tiller.
Don’t operate while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Don’t attempt to repair the attachment. Have repairs made by a qualified dealer
or repairman. See that only original Mantis parts are used.
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ARNING • DANGER
IMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THESE ATTACHMENTS OR FAILURE TO WEAR PROPER PROTECTION
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
WEAR HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION.
Engine fuel warnings - do’s
Always use fresh petrol in the fuel mixture. Stale petrol 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.
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 tiller is unattended. Stop engine before
putting the tiller down or while transporting from one place to another.
Don’t refuel, start or run this tiller 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 avid 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, except when preparing to
store tiller for the off season.
Don’t run engine when the odor of petrol is present or other explosive
conditions exist.
Don’t operate the unit if petrol is spilled. Clean up spill completely before
starting engine.
Don’t operate your tiller if there is an accumulation of debris around the
exhaust and cooling fins.
Don’t touch hot exhaust, cylinders or cooling fins as contact may cause
serious burns.
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.
LAWN AERATOR
All attachments mount on the tine shafts and are held in place with retaining pins. Attachment maintenance
is very simple. Just clean with your garden hose. When dry, spray with a light pressurized oil like WD40.
Note: In the instructions that follow, assume that you are standing behind the Tiller as you would in tilling
or cultivating.
HOW TO MOUNT
Mount the aerator tines so the angled face of the blade impact with the earth.
This position gives you aeration 2 to 5 cm deep.
If you mount the tines so the straight face impacts with the earth,you’ll work
deeper. Roughly 6 to 9 cm deep. This is all right, but when learning how to use
the aerator blades, it is best to work shallow, not deep, which is why we suggest
to first use the angle face setting.
You will notice that if you let the machine run forward it will tear out dime-sized
patches of lawn and soil. While this does give you some aeration, you get the best
results by walking backwards and pulling the machine as you go.
OPERATING SUGGESTIONS
Before doing your lawn, a brief review of Basic Lawn Management is in order.
You aerate to give your grass roots a chance to breathe... You also aerate to allow
irrigation to seep below the soil’s hard crust so your roots get proper hydration...
Many people aerate without reseeding or fertilizing... This is perfectly acceptable
with a good healthy lawn; however, reseeding and fertilizing after aerating
does give you healthy new growth which is essential to the maintenance
of a good lawn.
Regardless of the method you use... Please be aware that aerating with any
machine will make your lawn somewhat unsightly for about 10 days... The
improvements that you’ll realize in terms of lawn vigor and color make regular
aeration more than worth it. Remember, however, that aeration is a radical
procedure and your lawn will look unattractive for a few days... Most of the
unsightly aspects of aeration can be eliminated immediately by raking off your
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LISTS
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