Mantis 8530 Operator's & Parts Manual

Electric Chainsaw

Warning! Read through the operating instructions carefully and observe the instructions contained herein.
Familiarize yourself with the machine, its correct use and the safety devices by means of these operating instructions.

8530

OPERATOR / PARTS MANUAL

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Electric Chainsaw Operatorʼs Manual

WARNING

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

Battery post, terminals, wiring insulation, and

related accessories contain lead and lead

compounds, chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects and other

reproductive harm.

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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This Operator / Parts Manual is part of the machine. Suppliers of both new and
second-hand machines must make sure that this manual is provided with the
machine.

Thank you for purchasing this Mantis product. Y ou have purchased a world class product, one of the best designed and built anywhere.
This machine comes with an Operator / Parts Manual. The useful life and good service your receive from this machine depends to a

large extent on how well you read and understand this manual. Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and
it will give you many years of reliable service.

Your safe use of this Mantis product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your
good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manuals thoroughly. Learn the proper operation
of all controls. Observe all safety precautions. Follow all instructions and warnings completely. Do not remove or defeat any safety
features. Make sure those who operate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are.

Mantis designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life, use this machine only
as directed in the manuals, keep in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You’ll always be glad you did.

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Southampton, PA 18966 U.S.A.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE

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TABLE OF CONTENTs PAgE

safety Rules & Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

1. safety signs and International symbols ............................................................................................................................. 5

2. Introduction to the Operating Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 6

3. Important Instructions for Your Personal safety ............................................................................................................... 6

3.1. General Power Tool Safety Warnings

1) Safety at the workplace

2) Electrical safety

3) Personal safety

4) Use and handling of the power tool

5) Service

3.2. Safety instructions for chainsaws

3.3. Causes of kickbacks and how to avoid them:

3.4. Important instructions for your personal safety
a) General safety instructions
b) Instructions on using the chainsaw safely
c) Warning to the danger of recoil (“kickback”)
d) Instructions on safe working techniques

4. Names of Parts ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

5. starting Up ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

5.1. Filling the oil tank and adjusting the oil supply

5.2. Assembling the blade and chain

5.3. Connecting the chainsaw

5.4. Switching on

5.5 Soft start

5.6 Thermal overload switch

6. safety Devices on Your Chain Brake .................................................................................................................................. 11

6.1. Chain brake

6.2. Rundown brake

6.3. Chain catch bolt

7. Instructions on Working Properly with the Chainsaw ...................................................................................................... 12

7.1 Felling a Tree

7.2 Notching Undercut

7.3 Felling Back Cut

7.4 Limbing a Tree

7.5 Bucking a Log

7.6 Spiked bumper

7.7 Transporting the chainsaw

8. Maintenance and servicing ................................................................................................................................................. 13

9. In the Case of Technical Problems ................................................................................................................... .................. 13

9.1 The machine does not start up

9.2 Chain does not run

9.3 Sparks y at the motor

9.4 Oil does not ow

10. Repair service ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14

11. Environmental Protection ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

12. Technical Data ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14

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Wear eye, head and ear

protection !

Caution! Warning symbols with

information on damage and injury

prevention.

Attention! If you do not adhere

to the instructions and safety

measures described in the

Operating Instructions severe

injuries may occur. Read the

Operating Instructions before you

start and operate this device.

Do not subject this electric power

tool to rain

Remove plug immediately if the

power cord is damaged or cut

Attention, kick-back! Hold tool with both hands! Attention: Environmental

Protection! This device may not

be disposed of with general/

household waste. Disposeof only

at a designated collection point.

safety Rules & Warnings

You will notice throughout this Owners 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

1. sAFETY sIgNs AND INTERNATIONAL sYMBOLs

These Operating Instructions describe safety symbols and international symbols and pictographs that may be applied to the device. Read the Operating
Instructions to familiarise with all information concerning safety, assembly, operation, maintenance and repair.

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 property damage.

WARNINg

Attention: This symbol points out our important

safety instructions. When you see this symbol ,

heed it’s warning !! stay alert !!

WARNINg

Improper use or care of this machine 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.

WARNINg