Mantis 7940 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 11

Figure 1
Read the instructions carefully. Be
familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment.
NOW YOU'RE READY TO USE
YOUR MANTIS TILLER.
If you've used other tillers, your MANTIS Tiller
may surprise you. It tills best when you pull it
backward! When you pull your MANTIS Tiller
backward, you give extra resistance to the
tines, so they dig deeper. (Figure 2)
In addition, when you go backward, you erase
your footprints, so your soil stays light and
fluffy. With other tillers, by contrast, you walk
right over the soil you've just tilled, packing it
down, so it's less plantable.
RUN YOUR MANTIS TILLER
LIKE A VACUUM CLEANER
Place your Tiller at the head of the row or
area you want to till, and start it up. Begin
with an easy rocking motion, and pull the
Tiller backward. Then repeat rocking motion,
and pull it backward again. Then, let it move
forward just a little bit, before pulling it
A SPECIAL FEATURE
Note: With the idle set properly and the
engine running
Even when the engine is running, the
tines won't turn unless you squeeze the
throttle trigger on the handlebars. When
you release the throttle trigger, the tines
will stop.
A TIP FOR EXTENDING
YOUR ENGINE'S LIFE
After you start the engine, let your tiller
warm up for two to three minutes before
you use it. Then, before you put your
Figure 2
backward again. This will help you till deeper.
Keep repeating these steps until you've tilled
an entire row, then start again on the next
row. It's much like running a vacuum cleaner!
(Figure 3)
You can even control depth.
For deeper tilling:
Move your Tiller slowly back and forth, as you
would a vacuum cleaner. Work the same area
over and over until you've dug to your desired
depth. (Figure 4)
For shallow tilling:
Switch the tines to the cultivating position
(See page 12 to learn how). Then move your
Tiller quickly over your soil surface.
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4-Cycle Tiller Operation
If engine does not stop when switch is put in the stop position,
release the throttle and allow engine to idle. Put the tiller down
and slide the choke lever to the cold start (closed) position. Do
not use again before product is serviced.
For Big Weeds or Tough Roots:
Let your Tiller rock back and forth over the
tough spot until the tines slice through the
weed or root.
Your MANTIS Tiller Handles Special Tilling
Projects:
Want to turn part of your lawn into a colorful
flower border? Your MANTIS Tiller makes it
easy! Just run your Tiller back and forth until
the sod begins to break up. Then continue
tilling. Your Tiller will chop the clumps of sod
until they're fine then work them into the soil.
Pretty soon, you'll have a soft, fresh planting
bed.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE HANDLE KNOBS ARE
SECURE BEFORE STARTING YOUR MANTIS TILLER.
tiller away, let it idle for a minute to give
the engine a chance to cool down.
OPERATION
With engine running, and both hands
on the handles, hold down the throttle
lockout trigger (Figure 1), then squeeze
the throttle trigger gradually to increase
the engine speed and engage the tines.
NOTE: This step must be repeated each
time your tiller trigger is released.
Figure 3
WARNING
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Figure 4
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