Use and Care Manual
12 Mantis
®
Classic Electric Tiller Operator’s Manual
Your Mantis Electric Tiller is a precision weeder that easily ts
in tight places. So don’t be afraid to weed anywhere: between
plants and shrubs; in corners; against fences; on raised beds;
in wide rows; even in very narrow rows. Your Mantis Electric
Tiller weeds six* to nine inches wide. So you can run it in a
tightly planted garden without damaging your delicate plants.
That’s good news for suburban gardeners, who often have to
plant rows close together!
*With optional Planter/ Furrower attachment (Item #6222.)
E. YOUR MANTIS ELECTRIC TILLER WILL WEED BETWEEN NARROW ROWS!
A. WHAT TO DO IF YOUR ELECTRIC TILLER STOPS RUNNING
B. HOW TO RESEAT THE MOTOR HOUSING
Tilling/Cultivating
Troubleshooting
1. If nothing happens when you squeeze the triggers, make
sure the tiller is plugged in or that the cord is not damaged.
2. If it still does not work, unplug the Electric Tiller from the
power source.
3. Inspect the tines to make sure your tines are clear of rocks
or debris. Clear any debris that may be preventing the
tines from spinning.
4. Remove the tines to make sure all of the debris has been
cleared.
5. Check the circuit breaker on the Electric Tiller. Make sure
the button hasn’t popped.
6. If the button has popped, press the button back in. If the
circuit breaker button doesn’t stay in, wait approximately
30 seconds and retry. (Picture 1)
7. Make sure that the circuit breaker hasn’t been tripped at
your power source: whether it’s your house, a generator, or
an outdoor outlet.
At some point, you may nd that the tines won’t turn when you
squeeze the throttle. This may mean the motor isn’t sitting all
the way down on the worm gear housing.
Perhaps you’ve been using your tiller for several years. The
housing screw bolt (Key #22) may have come loose and lifted
the motor up.
If this happened you’ll notice a gap between the bottom of
the bottom housing (Key #24) and the top of the worm gear
housing. (Picture 2)
To x this, loosen the housing screw. Take the motor and
housing off the worm gear housing. Notice the hex head on top
of the drive shaft (Key #21). Inside the bottom housing, you’ll
nd the coupler driver (Key #26). Make sure the hex head lines
up with the coupler driver inside the bottom housing.
Then put the motor back on the worm gear housing.
If you’ve followed these steps properly, there will be no gap
between the bottom housing and the worm gear housing.
(Picture 3) Make sure you tighten the housing screws!
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3