On Thu, 5 Feb 2004 22:03:50 -0600, "B & J"
wrote:


"ruth todd" wrote in message
...
I'm thinking of buying a Mantis Tiller to make gardening a little easier,
has anyone got one of these? I would be very grateful for any comments
good
or bad, that you could pass on to me.

Thanks in anticipation.

Ruth

I've had the same Mantis for twelve years, and it's still going fine. I had
to replace the tines last year after five years of Arkansas rocks wore them
to nubbins. There are many pluses for a Mantis including durability,
portability (one hand carries it), handling ease, and ability to be used in
small spaces. Two negatives include the fact that they get roots tangled in
tines (remove tines for removal) and starting unless you know the formula.
If you're still interested I'll tell you how to start one.

It's my favorite gardening tool.

John



John,

I'd be interested in knowing any tricks in starting your Mantis. Is
yours a 2 or 4-cycle engine? The LIT-7222 is a 2-cycle and the
LIT-7260 is a 4-cycle. I understand the tines are guaranteed for
life. Did you get yours replaced free?