Mantis Reel Mower manual G. Information Concerning Correct Mowing, H. Maintenance / Care / Storage

G. Information Concerning Correct Mowing

1. General remarks on the care of lawns

At the beginning of the grass cutting season and with newly laid lawns, we recommend you select a relatively high cutting height (e. g. 45 mm) then gradually decrease the cutting height over time. To maintain a well kept lawn you should set the cutting height to approximately 25-30 mm.

If possible, mow your lawn once a week. When you mow your lawn frequently the short roots of the grass grow making your lawn more resistant.

Always mow your lawn when it is relatively dry. To obtain a clean cut guide the Mantis Reel Mower in lanes as straight as possible at a walking pace. Ensure that the lanes overlap by a few centimeters so that no uncut strips are left behind.

Cut the lawn for the first time in spring when the grass begins to grow and the lawn can be walked on. If the grass has grown too long first cut it lengthwise with a high cutting height setting (approx. 45 mm) and then cut at right angles with the desired lower cutting height setting (e. g. 25 mm).

The area of lawn you can mow with one charged battery depends on the height and thickness of the lawn, i.e. the taller and thicker the lawn, the smaller the area of lawn you can mow with one fully charged battery.

2. Mowing

TIP: Only cut with a sharp cutting cylinder so that the grass is not bruised and turn yellow. For a clean cut guide the Mantis Reel Mower at an appropriate speed in lanes as straight as possible. NOTE: The Mantis Reel Mower can be operated with the battery or without as a hand mower.

WARNING: THE REVOLVING

CUTTING CYLINDER CAN CAUSE INJURIES.

Always maintain the distance between the cutting cylinder and user suggested by the guide handle.

When working on inclines always stand diagonally to the incline in a sturdy, safe stance.

To prevent tripping, take particular care when moving backwards and when pulling the Mantis Reel Mower.

You may stumble! For information on how to set the cutting height see section “Setting the cutting height”.

3. Mowing with the grass catcher – Accessory (Fig. X)

ONLY ATTACH THE GRASS CATCHER WHEN THE MOTOR IS SWITCHED OFF AND THE CUTTING TOOL HAS STOPPED MOVING.

Using the Mantis grass catcher saves you having to rake together the grass cuttings.

To attach the grass catcher hook the grass catcher holders (18) over the hooks (19) of the Mantis Reel Mower and hook the carrying strap onto the lower part of the guide handle (27/28). Note: The height of the grass catcher can be adjusted using the strap. For the best grass-catching results, push your mower at a walking pace.

Blockage protection / Circuit breaker

If the mower is blocked by a foreign body or if the motor is overloaded, the motor is automatically switched off by the circuit-breaker. Pull the battery out of the contact bar. Remove the foreign body or the cause for the overload and after a few seconds restart the mower. If the motor switches off, although there are no foreign bodies in the cutting tool, it is possible that the cutting height you have selected is too low. Select a higher cutting height, e. g. 45 mm and then select a lower cutting height for the second cut.

If the Mantis Reel Mower is overloaded over a longer period of time the motor may become hot. To protect the motor from overheating the thermal circuit-breaker switches off the motor.

You can switch on the mower again after approximately 2-5 minutes.

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H. Maintenance / Care / Storage

1. Maintenance

Maintenance includes all jobs which keep your Mantis Reel Mower in perfect working order. By regularly checking the unit (firm seating of screw connections, cracks, damage) and replacing defective or worn parts you can prevent accidents and failure.

Repairs may only be carried out by Mantis service centers or authorized Mantis dealers.

BEFORE CLEANING AND SETTING THE HAND LAWNMOWER, SWITCH OFF THE MOTOR AND REMOVE THE BATTERY TO PREVENT STARTING THE MOTOR UNINTENTIONALLY.

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