Little Wonder Edger User Manual

OWNER’S

MANUAL

Welcome To The World Of Mantis Gardening!

Here’s your new Mantis Edger... designed for proud homeowners who want to make their yard look like a showcase!

With your new Mantis Edger, you’ll have the neatest edge in the neighborhood. The patented cross-blade system cuts through overgrown grass quickly and easily. It’s ideal for edging in confined or narrow areas where traditional wheeled edgers can’t reach.

Once you know how to use your Mantis Edger correctly, we guarantee you’ll love it. So first, please read this manual and watch the enclosed video. They show, step by step, how to use your edger safely and how to get the best edging results.

Table of Contents

Safety Rules & Warnings ........................... 3

Safety Decals ............................................. 4

Engine & Fuel Warnings ........................... 4

Assembly ................................................... 6

Edger Diagram ........................................... 7

Mixing Fuel ............................................. 10

Starting Instructions ................................ 11

Additional Information .......................... 12

What to Do Just in Case .......................... 13

Edging Instructions ................................. 14

Blade Replacement .................................. 16

Maintenance ............................................ 17

Storage ...................................................... 20

Troubleshooting Tips .............................. 22

Specifications .......................................... 24

Service Maintenance Guide ..................... 24

Mantis Edger Assembly Layout ............... 26

Engine Parts Assemblies .......................... 28

Limited Warranty Information ............... 32

Safety Rules & Warnings

You will notice throughout this Owner’s Manual Safety Rules and Important Notes. Make sure you understand and obey these warnings for your own protection.

I. Special Safety Information

II. Safety & Warnings

WARNING • DANGER

ATTENTION: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT

OUR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL,

HEED ITS WARNING! STAY ALERT!

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WARNING • DANGER

TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACCIDENTS, COMPLY

WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL

INJURY, AND/OR EQUIPMENT AND PERSONAL DAMAGE

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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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WARNING:

WARNING • DANGER

IMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THIS

EDGER OR FAILURE TO WEAR PROPER

PROTECTION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES FOR SAFE

OPERATION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

WEAR HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION.

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III. Safety Decal Information

An important part of the safety system incorporated in this edger are the warning and information decals found on various parts of the edger. These decals must be replaced in time; it is your responsibility to replace these decals when they become hard to read. The location and part numbers of these decals are illustrated on page 27.

DIRECTION OF ROTATION

ROTATING BLADE

WARNING • DANGER

IF THE EDGER IS USED IMPROPERLY OR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT

FOLLOWED, THE USERS RISK SERIOUS INJURY TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS EDGER.

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IV. Warnings - Do’s

Read and understand the owner’s manual. Pay particular attention to all sections regarding safety.

Always keep a firm grip on both handles

while the blade is moving and/or the engine is running. BE AWARE! The blade may coast after throttle trigger is released. Make sure blade has come to a stop and engine is off before letting go of the edger.

Always maintain a firm footing and good balance. Do not overreach while operating the edger. Before you start to use the edger, check the work area for obstacles that might cause you to lose your footing, balance, or control of the machine.

Always keep area clear of children, pets, and bystanders.

Always stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate edger when fatigued.

Always dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, which may 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 footwear to ensure secure and proper footing.

Always wear ear and eye protection.

Eye protection must meet ANSI Z 87.1. To avoid hearing damage, we recommend hearing protection be worn whenever using the equipment.

Always keep a safe distance between two or more people when working together.

Always inspect your edger before each use and ensure that all handles, guards and fasteners are secure, operating and in place.

Always maintain and examine your edger with care. Follow maintenance instructions given in manual.

Always store edger in a sheltered area (a dry

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place) not accessible to children. The edger, as well as fuel, should not be stored in a house.

V. Warnings - Don’ts

Don’t use edger with one hand. Keep both

hands on handles with fingers and thumbs encircling the handles, while blade is moving and engine is running.

Don’t overreach. Keep a good footing at all times.

Don’t attempt to clear blade while the

engine is on. Never try to remove jammed

material before switching the engine off and making sure the blade has stopped completely.

Don’t allow children or incapable people to operate this edger.

Don’t operate while under the influence

of alcohol or drugs.

Don’t attempt to repair this edger.

Have repairs made by a qualified dealer or repairman. See that only original Mantis parts are used.

WARNING • DANGER

HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE; IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. FUELING A HOT ENGINE OR NEAR AN IGNITION

SOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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VI. Engine/Fuel Warnings - Do’s

Always use fresh gasoline in the fuel mix-

ture. Stale gasoline can cause damage.

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.

The use of spark arrestor mufflers is required by law in the state of California (Section 4442 of the California Public Services Code), as well as in other states or municipalities. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

VII. Engine/Fuel Warnings - Don’ts

Don’t fuel, refuel or check fuel while smoking, or near an open flame or other igni-

tion source. Stop engine and be sure it is cool before refueling.

Don’t leave the engine running while the edger is unattended. Stop engine before

putting the edger down or transporting from one place to another.

Don’t refuel, start or run this edger indoors or in an improperly ventilated area.

Don’t run engine when electrical system causes spark outside the cylinder. During

periodical checks of the spark plug, keep plug a safe distance from cylinder to avoid 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 unless spark plug wire is disconnected. Sparks can ignite fumes.

Don’t run engine when the odor of gasoline is present or other explosive conditions exist.

Don’t operate the edger if gasoline is spilled. Clean up spill completely before starting engine.

Don’t operate your edger if there is an accumulation of debris around the muffler and cooling fins.

Don’t touch hot mufflers, cylinders or cooling fins, as contact may cause serious burns.

Assembly

WARNING • DANGER

IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THIS EDGER

CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL

INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

ABOUT THE EDGER ASSEMBLY,

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL

AUTHORIZED MANTIS DEALER

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Your Mantis Edger comes partially assembled; you must install the handlebars and clip in the throttle cable. The Mantis Edger can be assembled by one person, but will be easier with help from a second person. Assembly will take just a few minutes if you follow the directions.

First, take all items out of the carton. Save the cardboard box to prop up the engine for ease of assembly.

The list on page 7 shows the parts that come with your edger. Check to make sure you have all of them. The bag of hardware is in the plastic bag containing the Owner’s Manual and Video.

To assemble your Mantis Edger, you’ll need a flat head screwdriver. We suggest that you first install all nuts and bolts only “finger tight” - that is, one-half to one full turn then, fully tighten after you’ve completed assembly.

The nuts are self-locking, but you must use a screwdriver to tighten them completely.

KEY # DESCRIPTION QTY PART #

1 Screw M5 x 36 mm 4 100500 2 Nut Nyloc 5mm 4 100501

Main Body 1 44 Handle Right 1 100225 45 Handle Left 1 100226 46 Handle Cross Brace 1 100227 48 Handle Clamp 1 100532 52 Bolt 1/4” x 5.5” 1 100533 53 Knob 1 100232

Mantis Edger Parts List

see pages 26 & 27 for parts explosion

NOTE: Please use the Part No.

when ordering any parts

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Insert the bolt through the right handle (with the throttle trigger) and through the main body of the Edger with the point of the plastic washer facing down towards the blades.

After taking all parts out of the carton, turn the cardboard box over and rest the engine on top of it for ease of assembly.

Slip the flat handle clamp (key #48) onto the long bolt (key #52) so that the hex head fits into the recessed area.

Place the second handle over the bolt that now protrudes from the other side and secure it with the large plastic wing nut from the hardware bag. Do not overtighten the wing

nut.

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Holding the nut in place, tighten the screw on each side with a flat head screwdriver.

Place the handle cross brace (key #46) between the handles and lay the throttle cable and wire into the clips of the righthand handle brace.

Line up the holes in the brace with the holes in the handle tubing and attach the brace with one screw (key #1) and one nut (key #2) on each side.

Your Mantis Edger is now fully assembled!

Your Mantis Edger comes with a free premeasured bottle of two-cycle engine oil. Here’s how to mix the oil with the gas.

1. Pour 1/2 gallon of the gasoline into a safe one gallon container. Do not mix the fuel and oil in the engine fuel tank.

2. Add the Mantis two-cycle engine oil (2.6 ounces pre-measured) to the gasoline and mix. Then add the other 1/2 gallon of gasoline. (50:1 ratio)

3. Screw the cap onto the gasoline can, and swirl the can to blend the oil and gas.

4. Carefully pour the fuel mix into the Mantis Edger’s fuel tank. After putting the fuel tank’s cap back on, wipe up any spilled fuel from tank and gasoline can.

IMPORTANT:

Two-cycle fuel separates and ages. Do not mix more than you will use in a month. Using old fuel can cause difficult starting or engine damage. Shake fuel container to thoroughly mix fuel before each use. Do not attempt to run your engine on gasoline only; use the proper fuel mixture.

Fuel Mix and Fueling

WARNING • DANGER

FUEL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. HANDLE IT WITH CARE. KEEP AWAY FROM

IGNITION SOURCES. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE FUELING YOUR EQUIPMENT.

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Your Mantis Edger is powered by a two-stroke, air cooled engine which requires a fuel mixture of gasoline and two-cycle oil.

Use a mixture of 50 parts unleaded regular gasoline and 1 part two-cycle oil (50:1). Use branded 89 octane (R+M+2) unleaded gasoline or gasohol (max. 10% ethyl alcohol, or 15% MTBE, no methyl alcohol).

Need more pre-measured engine oil? Contact your local authorized Mantis dealer.

Remember...

•Always mix two-cycle oil with gasoline before fueling your edger. Never, ever run your Edger on gasoline alone. This will ruin your engine and void all warranties.

• Always use a clean gas can and always use unleaded gas.

• Never try to mix the oil and gasoline in the engine fuel tank.

•Always mix gasoline and oil in the proper proportions: 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline to 2.6 ounces of two-cycle engine oil. (50:1 ratio)

IMPORTANT NOTE:

DO NOT use old or stale oil/gasoline mixture. Always use the proper oil/ gasoline mixture. If you do not, your engine will suffer rapid, permanent damage and you will void the engine warranty.

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