General Operation; Tilling - Mantis 3550 Manuel De L'utilisateur

GENERAL OPERATION

1. Check the tiller/cultivator, its power cord and plug as well as accessories for damage
before each use. Do not use tiller/cultivator if it is damaged or shows wear.
2. Double check that the tines are properly fastened.
3. Always hold the tiller/cultivator by its handles. Keep the handles dry to ensure safe
support.
4. During transportation of the tiller/cultivator, the operator must control the handles with
two hands.
5. Ensure that the air vents are always unobstructed and clear. Clean them if necessary
with a soft brush. Blocked air vents may lead to overheating and damage the product.
6. Switch the tiller/cultivator off immediately and wait for moving parts to stop if you are
interrupted while working by other people entering the working area. Always let the
tiller/cultivator come to a complete stop before taking your eyes off the machine.
7. Do not overwork yourself. Take regular breaks to ensure you can concentrate on the
work and have full control over the tiller/cultivator.

TILLING

1. Make sure that the working area is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other
objects that could damage the tiller/cultivator or its motor. Be aware that the
tiller/cultivator may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines
should strike buried obstacles such as large stones, roots, or stumps.
2. Do not till very wet soil because it tends to accumulate around the tines,
preventing proper rotation. It could also cause you to slip and fall.
3. Always maintain a firm grip on the tiller/cultivator. For better guidance apply
light pressure to the handles (Figure 2). Hold onto the tiller/cultivator with both
hands during operation. Ensure the grips are dry.
4. Do not try to till too deeply or force the product into soil that is extremely hard
or resistant.
5. Walk the tiller/cultivator backwards through the soil at a normal pace and in as
straight a line as possible.
6. Till in slight overlapping rows. The most effective pattern for tilling soils is
moving the tiller/cultivator up and down in vertical lines, then move the tiller/
cultivator in horizontal lines from left to right (Figure 3). This will keep the rows
even and ensures that all the ground is tilled without missing any spots.
7. Pay special attention when changing direction. Apply light pressure onto the
handle so that the tines are lifted to make a turn. Turn the product around
guided by the wheels. Gradually release pressure and move the tines back to
the ground.
Never carry this tiller/
cultivator as the person in
figure 4 is doing. If you do,
and the tines engage, you
could suffer serious injury.
Electric Tiller/Cultivator Operation
Figure 4
damage repaired before restarting! Extensive vibration of the
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Figure 2
Figure 3
Stop the motor, if the tiller/cultivator strikes a foreign object!
Switch the tiller/cultivator off, wait for moving parts to stop,
disconnect it from the power supply and let it cool down.
Inspect the tiller/cultivator thoroughly for damage! Have any
tiller/cultivator during operation is an indication of damage!
Stop the motor. The tiller/cultivator should be promptly
inspected and repaired!
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