320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 1 Gas Hedge Trimmer Owner’s Manual and Safety Instructions Single Edge Gasoline Hedge Trimmers Model SGHT30 30" © 2010 Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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20709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 3 Table of Contents Important Information Important Information A. Safety and Warnings On behalf of everyone at Mantis, we would like to thank you for your purchase of a Mantis Gasoline Powered Hedge Trimmer. This professional trimming machine was designed to the highest standards to ensure you many hours of uninterrupted service. A. Introduction.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 B.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 4 Safety and Warnings 2. Always keep a firm grip on both handles while the blades are moving and/or the engine is running. On single edge units the right hand grasps the front side handle and the left hand grasps the rear handle. BE AWARE!! The blades coast after throttle trigger is released or engine is switched off. Make sure blades have come to a complete stop and engine is off before releasing a handle.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 5 C. Warnings - Don’ts Don’t use trimmer with one hand, keep both hands on handles with fingers and thumbs encircling the handles, while blades are moving, and engine is running. Always use trimmer properly. Cut only types and size of growth described in the Trimming section of this manual. Overloading or abusing your hedge trimmer can cause premature failure and can result in injury. Use common sense.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 6 Assembly Instructions E. Engine/ Fuel Warnings - Don’ts WARNING - DANGER 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. BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP! TO AVOID INJURY WHEN UNPACKING THE HEDGE TRIMMER, DO NOT GRASP THE BLADES. Don’t leave the engine running while the trimmer is unattended.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 7 Operation If the engine needs to be reinstalled: 1. Install the engine by first aligning the hex drive on the trimmer gear housing with the single sided hex socket in the engine. WARNING - DANGER THE OPERATOR OF THIS HEDGE TRIMMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS OCCURRING TO HIMSELF, OTHER PEOPLE OR THEIR PROPERTY. 2.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 8 C. D. Starting a Cold Engine Starting a Warm Engine 1. Slide ignition switch to START position. The trimmer has a Start/Stop ignition switch which must be used for starting and stopping the engine. 1. Place the hedge trimmer flat on the ground, or another stable surface. Slide the ignition switch to the START position. 2. Push choke knob in to RUN (open) position. 3.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 9 Maintenance G. A. Trimming Lubrication 1. A few drops of a light #10 oil should be placed on the back edge of each blade guard at each adjusting screw approximately after every 4 hours of normal operation. WARNING - DANGER 2. To obtain trouble free trimming, it is necessary to keep the blades lubricated and clean.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 10 Service A. Troubleshooting Problem Remedy Cause 1. Blades don’t cut cleanly. Blades are dull or not adjusted properly. Have blades sharpened and adjusted. 2. Blades don’t move when throttle is depressed. Engine is not seated properly on the gear housing. Blades are adjusted too tight. Re-install engine following the assembly instructions. (pg. 7) 3. Engine fails to start ON/OFF switch is in OFF position.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 11 C. Service Maintenance Guide This chart shows necessary EPA emission maintenance information for fuel tanks/systems and Exhaust Port Cleaning intervals.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 12 E. Carburetor Adjustment e. Idle Speed Adjustment 1. General Units with Cutting Attachments. Turn "idle" speed adjustment screw CW (clockwise) until cutting attachment begins to turn, then turn screw out CCW (counter clockwise) until attachment stops turning. Turn screw out, CCW, an additional 1/4 turn. NOTE: The diaphragm carburetor has three external adjustments. Each adjustment affects the others.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 13 Parts Explosions A. Gear Housing Assembly - Single Edge Hedge Trimmer Key No. Part No. Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 371 375 374 300000 D16-56F 16-61 372 314 319 316 16-81 16-80 373 Pinion Washer Upper Bushing Gear Hsg Assem. (inc. Key No. 3, 6, 12) Wear Plate Eccentric Shaft Eccentric Gear Felt Gasket Cover Plate 6-32 x 5/16 Screw Pack Cover Plate Pin Lower Bushing 13 Qty.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 14 B. Cutting Bar and Side Handle Assembly - Single Edge Hedge Trimmer Key No. Part No.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:23 AM Page 15 C. Engine and Rear Handle Assembly - Single Edge Hedge Trimmer Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Part No.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:24 AM Page 16 D.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:24 AM Page 17 SV-5H/2 Engine Parts Engine Cover, Fancase, Starter, Clutch Case & Clutch Explosion D D9 ITEM PART # D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 A051000950 17722042030 17721544430 17723644330 17722605530 QTY.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:24 AM Page 18 SV-5H/2 ENGINE PARTS Fuel System Explosion F F13 13 12 F12 14 F14 GASKET KIT F2 2 F1 1 F3 3 F15 F4 4 F6 6 F9 9 F5 5 F10 10 F11 11 ITEM PART # F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15 90027505015 A350000300 13104528230 V137000030 13201309820 13120507320 V471001230 13201049030 V471001200 13011100530 A356000030 13100409060 13101655830 13105156030 P021009110 QTY.
320709 Gas Hedge Trim EN_320707 Gas Hedge Tri#1D84A8.qxd 7/29/10 11:24 AM Page 19 • Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining ECHO Inc. warranty period.
