Little-wonder Edger User Manual

OWNER’SMANUAL

Your Mantis Edger comes with a free pre-measured bottle of two-cycle engine oil.Here’s how to mix the oil with the gas.1. Pour 1/2 gallon of the gasol

Starting InstructionsTo Start Your Mantis Edger for the First Time:Fill the fuel tank with the proper oil/gasoline mixture(see previous section). Hand

Starting a Warm EngineSlide start/stop switch to the START position.Push choke button into the RUN (open) position.If there is no fuel in the clear re

What To Do Just In CaseIf you follow the normal starting procedure, you shouldhave no problem starting your edger. But, just in case youdo have proble

Here’s Another Way to Start Your Mantis EdgerIf you follow the previous steps and yourengine still won’t start, try this:1. Slide the switch to “star

As cutting actions begins, push the Mantis Edger for-ward so that the blade can cut the edge as you move for-ward. (Picture 4).Continue at a moderate

Blade Replacement1. Stop engine. Unplug the spark plug wire. Clean area around dust cover and pry debris out with a screw-driver (Picture 1).2. Thro

MaintenanceCheck the Air Filter OftenA wet or dirty air filter can affect the way your enginestarts, performs, and wears. So, it’s a good idea to chec

Maintenance ...continued...Clear Blockages From the Fuel Line and Filter After you’ve used your Edger for a few seasons, check forblockages in the fue

What To Do If Your Engine Runs “Rough”If your engine runs “rough” or stalls, youmay need to adjust the carburetor and idlescrews.If you remove the air

Welcome To The World Of Mantis Gardening!Here’s your new Mantis Edger...designed for proud homeownerswho want to make their yard looklike a showcase!W

StorageEach fall - or before you store your Mantis Edger for anylong period - be sure to take these measures:1. Do not store your Edger with fuel sti

Storage ...continued...10. Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or broken. Just contact your local authorized Mantis dealer.But do it e

Troubleshooting TipsProblemEngine fails to startEngine hard to start.Engine misses.Engine overheats.CauseStart/Stop switch is in Stop position.No fuel

SolutionClean or replace air filter.See “Carburetor Adjustment.”Clean carbon from muffler.Remove muffler, rotate engineuntil the piston is at top of c

Engine SpecificationsDry WeightType of EngineRotationBoreStrokeSpark PlugFuelFuel Oil RatioGasolineDisplacementExhaust SystemCarburetorIgnition System

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26MANTIS EDGER PARTS LISTKEY # PART # DESCRIPTION33 100217 Blade Cover Lid34 100218 Wheel35 100219 Wheel Arm36 100220 Height Adjustment Pin37 100221 H

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SV-4B1E Engine PartsCarburetorAir Cleaner & Muffler28KEY PART QTY DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.12520013122 1 Carburetor AsyIncludes the following:1 125344053

SV-4B1E EngineFuel TankBlockStarter, Pawl Catcher & Clutch29KEY PART QTY DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.18 90027505015 3 Screws 5x1519 90060300005 3 Washers20

Safety Rules & WarningsYou will notice throughout this Owner’s Manual Safety Rules and Important Notes. Make sure you understand and obey these wa

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LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATIONFOR THE MANTIS EDGERMANTIS extends only to the original consumer purchaser a limited warrantyagainst defects in materials

III. Safety Decal InformationAn important part of the safety system incorporatedin this edger are the warning and information decals found on various

place) not accessible to children. The edger, aswell as fuel, should not be stored in a house.V. Warnings - Don’tsDon’t use edger with one hand. Keep

AssemblyWARNING • DANGERIMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THIS EDGERCAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.IF YOU HAVE ANY QUE

KEY # DESCRIPTION QTY PART #1 Screw M5 x 36 mm 4 1005002 Nut Nyloc 5mm 4 100501Main Body 144 Handle Right 1 10022545 Handle Left 1 10022646 Handle Cro

Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Insert the bolt through the right handle (withthe throttle trigger) and through the mainbody of the Edger with the point of th

Step 5Step 6Step 7Holding the nut in place, tighten the screwon each side with a flat head screwdriver.Place the handle cross brace (key #46)between t