® OWNER’S MANUAL, ASSEMBLY and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for Gasoline Hedge Trimmer Attachment Single Edge Gasoline Hedge Trimmer Attachment Shown with Mantis Tiller engine attached. AND Double Edge Gasoline Hedge Trimmer Attachment Shown with Mantis Tiller engine attached. ©2009, MANTIS, Division Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. IMPORTANT INFORMATION II. SAFETY AND WARNINGS A. Safety Decals.........................................4 B. Safety Decal Identification ...................4 C. General Safety Rules ............................5 D. Warnings — Don'ts ...............................5 E. Warnings — Do’s ...................................6 This professional trimming machine was designed to the highest standards to ensure you many hours of uninterrupted service. A.
C. Fuel Safety Information ! 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. 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. Always pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent arm or hand injury.
! A. SAFETY DECALS An important part of the safety system incorporated in this trimmer are the warning and informational decals found on various parts of the trimmer. These decals must be replaced in time due to abrasion, etc. It is your responsibility to replace the decals when they become hard to read. The part numbers for ordering decals are in Section B, Safety Decal Identification (shown at bottom of this page). The location of these decals is illustrated below.
! C. GENERAL SAFETY RULES 1. Read and understand the owner’s manual. Pay particular attention to all sections regarding safety. 5. Maintain a firm footing and good balance, do not overreach while trimming. Before you start to trim, check the work area for obstacles that might cause you to lose footing, balance, or control of the machine. While operating the machine, always be sure of a safe and secure operating position especially when using steps or a ladder. 2.
! E. WARNINGS — DO’S Always read and follow all instructions. Always stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate unit when fatigued. Always dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, they might get caught in moving parts. Use sturdy proper fitting, nonslip gloves. Gloves reduce the transmission of vibration to your hands. Prolonged exposure to vibration can cause numbness and other ailments. Wear non-skid footwear to ensure secure and proper footing.
III. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING DANGER ! BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. TO AVOID INJURY WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING THE HEDGE TRIMMER, DO NOT GRASP THE BLADES. A. DOUBLE EDGE GASOLINE HEDGE TRIMMERS (CAT # 2224DAHM) NO HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY IS NEEDED. To attach your engine, see sections B 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. 1. Remove the cutter bar assembly, throttle assembly with side handle, and hardware bag from their boxes.
Detach the throttle cable at the carburetor by loosening the two 10mm nuts on the threaded end Throttle Cable 10mm nuts Swivel engine. Slide the engine over the 1” diameter stem containing the hex drive on the gear housing until it is seated all the way down on the gear housing (see illustration below). 6. Press shock absorbers into sockets on the gear housing followed by the spacer tubes. Secure handle and tubing support channels with the 1/4-20 hex bolts and locking nuts supplied.
IV OPERATION ! WARNING DANGER ! THE OPERATOR OF THIS HEDGE TRIMMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS OCCURRING TO HIMSELF, OTHER PEOPLE OR THEIR PROPERTY. CHECK YOUR TILLER MANUAL FOR PROPER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE TRIMMER STOPPING THE ENGINE WITH THE TRIMMER 2. Slide the ignition switch to the START position. 2. Slide ignition switch to the STOP position. 3. Proceed with engine starting instructions found in your Tiller Manual. 3.
V. TRIMMING ! WARNING proceed to cut. Use overlapping sweeping motions away from your body to achieve a safe and even cut. DANGER ! BLADES COAST AFTER RELEASING THROTTLE OR STOPPING ENGINE. KEEP A FIRM GRIP WITH BOTH HANDS ON BOTH HANDLES WHILE BLADES ARE MOVING AND/OR ENGINE IS RUNNING. DO NOT STAND ON THE TOP OF A LADDER WHILE TRIMMING. MAKE SURE YOUR LADDER OR OTHER SUPPORT IS STABLE AND ON FIRM GROUND. KEEP A SURE FOOTING. DO NOT OVERREACH.
FOR ENGINE MAINTENANCE, SEE YOUR MANTIS TILLER MANUAL. IF YOU DON’T HAVE YOUR TILLER MANUAL, CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 800-366-6268 TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT. OR VISIT WWW.MANTIS.COM TO coat the blades with oil to prevent rust. 4. Perform all required maintenance and service found in this manual. DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THIS MANUAL 5. Drain the fuel tank and pull the starter rope several times to remove the fuel from the carburetor. B. LONG TERM STORAGE (OVER 60 DAYS) 1.
C. BLADE ADJUSTMENT ! WARNING Single Edge Trimmer DANGER ! SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE BEFORE LUBRICATING OR ADJUSTING THE BLADES The care and adjustment of the blades is most important to the efficient operation of the trimmer and especially to the long life of the engine. 1. Place the trimmer in vise clamping on the frame bar. Be careful! Blades are sharp! 2. Using a 7/16” wrench, loosen all blade locknuts and unscrew the large head screws by two turns. 3.
Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Part No. 300000 16-54B 300300 300200 300201 300310 30-2 Description Gear Housing Assembly 1/4-28 Whiz Flange Locknut Frame Bar Brace Side Handle Grip 30" Frame Bar 30" Inside Blade Qty. 1 7 1 1 1 1 1 Key No. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part No. 30-1 16-93 16-54A 300504 16-65 16-64 300316 3036-B Description 30" Outside Blade Blade Guard Large Head Phillips Screw Large Head Screw 1/4-28 x 7/8 Connecting Rod Spacer Connecting Rod Thread Protector 1/4-28 Flange Locknut Qty.
Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 Part No. 300101 300103 300117 300122 300108 ---300120 973 300116 300503 972 300102 Description Handle Grip (Set) Switch Plate Trigger Set Trigger \ Lockout Springs -----Switch/With Leads 10-32 Lock Nut Conduit 10-32 x 1 1/4" Machine Screw 1/4-20 Lock Nut Handle Support Channel Qty. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 Key No. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Part No.
Key No. 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 Part No. 300115 300500 300502 300119 16-54B 300308 300312 24-2D 30-2D 24-1D 30-1D Description Throttle Cable 6MM Nut 6MM External Star Lockwasher Conduit 1/4 - 28 Whiz Flange Locknut 24" D.E. Frame Bar w/Studs (for model 2224DAH) 30" D.E. Frame Bar w/Studs 24" D.E. Inside Blade 30" D.E Inside Blade 24" D.E. Outside Blade 30" D.E. Outside Blade Qty. 1 2 2 1 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 Key No. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Part No.
Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Part No. 300511 300113 300403 328 300506 300510 300508 300400 300507 Description 7/8" Phillips Pan Head Screw Spacer Tube Shock Absorber 1/4" Flat Washer 1/4-28 x 1 5/8 Hex Head Bolt 10-32 x 4 Hex Head Bolt #10 Flat Washer Grip Set 10-32 x 5 1/2 Hex Head Bolt Qty. 8 4 8 2 2 1 2 1 1 Key No. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Part No.
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