Mantis 438LA-1 Guide Rapide

IMPROPER USE OR C RE OF THESE
RE D ND UNDERST ND THE RULES FOR S FE OPER TION
Read 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
and/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
off before letting go of the tiller.
2. Always maintain a firm footing and good balance, do not overreach while
operating 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 machine.
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.
H NDLE FUEL WITH C RE, IT IS HIGHLY FL MM BLE. FUELING
C USE
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.
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
If you want to trench or furrow, place the tines so the straight face of the blade
impacts with the earth. If you want minimum tillage, place the tines so that the
angled face of the blade impacts with the earth.
First, why waste time tilling up soil you're going to walk on all summer?
Whenever you fertilize, plant, weed or spray for insects you walk between rows....
Tilling this area is a waste of both your time and money.
Second, by tilling your seed beds only, you create a light fluffy seed bed which
promotes rapid root growth. When your roots hit the compact soil on the sides and
bottom of your seed bed trench, they will draw on nature's rich supply of stored
nutrients and moisture which travels upward in compact soil by capillary action.
GB PL NTER/FURROWER
This wonderful attachment makes the best planting and hilling furrower you've ever seen. Does the work 5 times
faster (and easier!) than hand hoeing. Uniform depth, shallow or deep. You'll love it!
FR PL NTEUSE-L BOUREUSE
Ce merveilleux accessoire est le meilleur moyen de creuser et de butter un sillon pour planter. Il permet de travailler
5 fois plus vite (et plus facilement) que par binage manuel. L'uniformité du sillon, qu'il soit profond ou non, assure
la satisfaction de l'utilisateur.
ES CULTIV DOR /L BR DOR
Este admirable aditamento cultiva de la mejor manera y labra los pequeños montículos como nunca jamás lo ha
visto. Hace este tipo de labor 5 veces más rápido (¡y fácil!), que con el uso de un azadón. A profundidades uniformes,
profundas o menos profundas. ¡A usted le agradará!
C N RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
WE R HE RING
Warnings - dos
FIRE ND RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSON L INJURY
PL NTER/FURROWER
OPER TING INSTRUCTIONS
W RNING • D NGER
TT CHMENTS OR F ILURE TO WE R PROPER PROTECTION
ND
ND EYE PROTECTION.
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.
Don'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.
W RNING • D NGER
HOT ENGINE OR NE R
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.
ND P RTS LISTS
Minimum Tillage
(Tines in Cultivating Position)
If you have not tried minimum tillage we suggest you experiment with your
Planter/ Furrower Tines for this purpose. Minimum tillage saves you topsoil, time
and fertilizer. It also gives you better crop yields and helps your garden survive
prolonged dry spells. When you practice minimum tillage, you spread fertilizer
along your seed rows only. Next you till your seed bed only. You do not till the
area between rows . You do weed it with your cultivator when necessary.
Certain crops are narrow rooted. Planter/Furrower Tines are ideal for these crops.
Use Planter/Furrower Tines for narrow rooted crops such as: onions, carrots, beets,
rutabaga, parsnips, lettuce, radish, Jerusalem artichokes, beans (single row) and
melon crops.
LL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS M NU L.
Warnings - don'ts
N IGNITION SOURCE C N
ND/OR PROPERTY D M GE.
418-1
438L -1
GB
438R -1
418-1