the work area for obstacles that might cause you to lose your 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. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
WARNING – DANGER 
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THIS EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORISED MANTIS DEALER.
34.Always disconnect power cord from power source:
a.Before cleaning blockages.
b.Before checking, cleaning or working on the cutting portion of the unit.
c.After striking a foreign object: inspect the cutting part for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the unit.
d.If machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
e.Whenever you leave the unit.
35.Securing the extension cord.
Bend the extension cord about 40cm from the plug end. Push that bend through the oblong opening, then loop the bend under the cord retaining clips as shown. This will prevent the extension cord from detaching from the hedge trimmer plug.
Attaching the Hedge Trimmer
No tools are required to attach the Hedge Trimmer to the power head.
1.Pull the spring pin up on the adapter of the power head shaft assembly.
2.Carefully fit hedge trimmer drive shaft into adapter, making sure that male spline of the inner drive shaft engages into the female spline socket of the power head shaft. (Picture 1)
3.When the drive shaft is properly aligned, the spring pin will drop into the hole on the shaft of the hedge trimmer attachment. A click should be heard when completed.
4.Insure two shaft parts are fully engaged by twisting them. Full engagement will prevent shaft rotation.
5.Secure assembly by tightening the knob. (Picture 2)
6.Unit handles can be
Picture 1 | Picture 2 |
Balancing the Unit
Check the balance of the assembled unit. The handles and shoulder harness have been assembled at the factory and set according to the average size person. This can be adjusted to the operator’s preference by simply loosening the screws and sliding the handle up or down the shaft. Make sure to retighten the screws before operating hedge trimmer.
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