Cordless Hedge Trimmer
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.
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OPERATOR / PARTS MANUAL
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Cordless Hedge Trimmer 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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InTrOducTIOn TO The OPera TIng InSTrucTIOnS...........................................................................4
TechnIcal SPecIfIca TIOnS...................................................................................................................4
SafeTY SIgnS and InTernaTIOnal SYMBOlS....................................................................................4
SafeTY InSTrucTIOnS............................................................................................................................5
InTended uSe...........................................................................................................................................5
general SafeTY InfOrMaTIOn fOr POwer TOOlS........................................................................5
MaIn ParTS................................................................................................................................................8
InSTrucTIOnS fOr uSe Of The equIPMenT......................................................................................8
chargIng The BaTTerIeS......................................................................................................................9
SwITchIng The hedge TrIMMer On/Off ...........................................................................................9
adjuSTIng The SwIVel-clIcK™ handle..........................................................................................10
hOldIng The hedge TrIMMer when In uSe...................................................................................10
MaInTenance..........................................................................................................................................11
OPTIMuM SafeTY.....................................................................................................................................11
STOrIng The hedge TrIMMer afTer uSe.......................................................................................12
enVIrOnMenTal PrOTecTIOn.............................................................................................................12
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.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
1028 Street Road
Southampton, PA 18966 U.S.A.
PHONE (800) 366-6268 • FAX 215-357-8045
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Cordless Hedge Trimmer Operatorʼs Manual
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IntroductIon to the operatIng InstructIons
These Operating Instructions are intended to facilitate your becoming acquainted with the product and using it in accordance with the regulations. The Operating Instructions contain important information on how to use the product
safely, correctly and economically. Observing this information will help increase the reliability and working life of the
product. The Operating Instructions must always be at hand when the product is being used.
They must be read and observed by every person dealing with the product, whether operating, servicing or transporting it.
In addition to the Operating Instructions and the applicable rules of the prevention of accidents valid in the country of
use and on site, the generally recognized rules on working safely and correctly must be observed as well as the accident prevention rules of the relevant professional associations.
technIcal specIfIcatIons
cordless hedge trimmer Mantis 8550
Operational voltage 24 V DC
Blade length 21.65"
Cutting Thickness 0.79"
Cutting length 20"
Cutting movements Low = 2,200/min; High = 3,000/min
Battery type Li-Ion 24 V / 1.9 Ah / 45.6 Wh
Run time with a fully recharged battery Low = approx 80 minutes; High = approx 40 minutes
Weight 6.7 Ibs
Battery charger
Voltage 100-240 V~ / 0.4 A / 50-60 Hz
Charging voltage 25.9 V DC
Charging current 500 mA
Charging time Approx 3 - 5 hours
Technical changes are reserved.
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 familiarize with all information concerning safety , assembly, operation,
maintenance and repair.
1 Use protective means for eyes and ears!
2 Caution! Warning symbols with information on damage and injury prevention.
3 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.
4 This electric machine must not be exposed to rain or wet conditions.
5 Caution! Injury, sharp cutting knife!
6 Attention: Environmental Protection! This device may not be disposed of with general/household waste.
Dispose of only at a designated collection point.
7 Defective accumulators should be r ecycled!
8 Battery contains lithium! Do not dispose of as household refuse
9 The recharger is for indoor use only.
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residual dangers
Residual risks always remain even if the hedge trimmer is
used properly. The hedge trimmer‘s design can entail the
following hazards:
• Contact can be made with the unprotected blade (resulting in cutting injuries)
• Reaching into or grabbing the hedge trimmer while it is in
operation (resulting in cutting injuries)
• Unanticipated, sudden movement of the plant material
being cut (resulting in cutting injuries)
• Ejection or catapulting of damaged cutting teeth
• Ejection or catapulting of the plant material being cut
• Hearing damage if the specied hearing protection is not
worn
• Inhalation of cut materials
general power tool safetY w arnIngs
warnIng read all safety warnings and all instructions! Failure to follow the safety warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term ‘power tool’ in the warnings refers to your battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
b) do not operate power tools in explosive atmos-
pheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operat-
ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
2) electrical safety
a) power tool plugs must match the outlet. never
modify the plug in any way. do not use any
adapter plugs with grounded power tools. Un-
modied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
b) avoid body contact with grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.
c) do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
d) do not abuse the cord. never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the charger. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
e) when operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
safetY InstructIons
warning!
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Usage of hedge trimmer always involves a risk of accidents, therefore please observe the relevant accident
prevention instructions.
The machine has been constructed according to the latest
technology and in accordance with the recognised technical safety regulations. Nevertheless, use of the machine
can involve risks to the user or third persons, and can
cause damage to the machine or other objects.
Attention: Using electric power tools, you must observe
following fundamental safety instructions to protect yourself against electric shock, against danger of injuries and
danger of re. Read all these instructions before using
the hedge trimmer and observe them. Keep these safety
instructions at a safe place.
Use the machine in a safety conscious manner for suitable
applications in a technically perfect condition only and
with due regard to the operating instructions! Immediately
rectify or have rectied any faults which could adversely
affect safety!
This machine may cause serious injuries. Please read the
instruction manual carefully as to the correct handling,
the preparations, the maintenance and the proper use of
the hedgetrimmer. Familiarize yourself with the machine
before the rst use and also have yourself introduced to
practical use of the machine.
Intended use
This hedge trimmer is only intended to be used to trim
shrubs, bushes, ornamental plants and hedges. It is designed to cut branches with a diameter of no more than 0.79"
(20 mm). The hedge trimmer is not intended for commercial
use. The user of the hedge trimmer must make sure that
the protective equipment specied in the operating instructions and by the warning label on the trimmer is attached
whenever the trimmer is in use. The hedge trimmer must
be checked for electrical or mechanical damage before it
is used.
Stop working and contact a specialist workshop if you nd
any damage.
Improper use
Any use not identied in the chapter “Intended use” is an
improper use.
The user of the hedge trimmer is solely liable for any property damage or personal injury arising from improper use
of the hedge trimmer.
The manufacturer‘s obligation to honor the warranty is voided if the hedge trimmer is used with non-original parts.
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