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99cc PETROL LAWN MOWER User Guide After Sales Support Now you have purchased a Gardenline ® product you can rest assured in the knowledge that as well as your 2 year parts and labour guarantee you have the added peace of...
Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications Safety instructions Power tool use and care Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers Maintenance and storage Operation safety instructions Parts list Unpacking Contents of carton Assembly Attaching the catcher Attaching the handles Cutting height adjustment Checking the oil Filling the tank...
Introduction Your new Gardenline lawn mower will more than satisfy ® your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent Gardenline Quality Standards to meet superior performance ® criteria. You will find your new lawn mower easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service.
General Information & Safety Instructions Description of symbols The rating plate on your lawn mower may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Conforms to relevant standards for electromagnetic compatibility. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection.
General Information & Safety Instructions Safety instructions WARNING Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
General Information & Safety Instructions Power tool use and care • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
General Information & Safety Instructions Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers Training • Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. • Only use the lawn mower for the purpose for which it was designed, i.e. for cutting and collecting grass.
General Information & Safety Instructions – Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely. • Substitute faulty silencers. • Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the condition of the blades, and check that the screws and cutting assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and screws in sets to preserve balance.
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General Information & Safety Instructions • Start the engine carefully, following the instructions and keeping feet well away from the blade. • Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine. Start the engine on a flat surface that is free of obstacles and tall grass. •...
General Information & Safety Instructions • The user is responsible for the safety of other people, animals and objects in the working area. Keep children and domestic animals at a safe distance while the mower is in use. Maintenance and storage •...
General Information & Safety Instructions Operation safety instructions WARNING: Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before any repairs or maintenance operations. • Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are well tightened before every use. • Before mowing ensure that the blade and the blade fixing screw are securely fastened.
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General Information & Safety Instructions - After hitting a foreign object, stop the engine and check thoroughly the mower in order to see if it is damaged. Take the mower to an authorised service centre to carry out any repairs if necessary. - If the mower vibrates in an abnormal way, take the mower to an authorised service centre.
Parts List 1. Handle bar 2. Lower handle/nuts 3. On/Off switch 4. Wheel 5. Catcher 6. Height adjustment lever 7. Fuel tank cap 8. Oil filler cap/dipstick 9. Recoil starter 10. Spark plug cap 11. Air filter 12. Handle bar locking knob 13.
Getting Started Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your petrol lawn mower is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
Instructions Attaching the handles It is necessary to attach both the lower handle and handle bars. 1. To attach the lower handle (2), first use a spanner (not supplied) to remove the 4 bolts. 2. Place the lower handle in position and replace the 4 bolts. Use a spanner to retighten the nuts.
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Instructions 3. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level, the pre-packed oil should be at the full (‘max’) mark. For new units, position ADD 0.4L of SAE 10W/30 oil. 4. If oil is required add it slowly with SAE 10W/30 oil. (the oil capacity is about 0.4 litre), do not over fill.
Instructions Starting the Engine with the On/Off switch Note. Before starting the mower check the oil and fuel levels. Warranty will be void if the engine becomes faulty due to insufficient oil and fuel levels. Ensure the mower is set to the highest height setting so the blades are not resting deep into the grass.
Instructions Continue to the recoiler starter and after a number of pulls the engine will start. mowing uneven or rough ground. Keep a firm grip on the handle bar at all times, always walk, never run with the mower. Mowing advice 1.
Instructions Engine starting check list Check the oil level The correct level is achieved by first ensuring mower is on a level surface. Then with the dip stick screwed in oil the way in and then back out again, check the level is to the “Max” indicator line.
Air filter Check that the air filter is clean and dry. Filters thick with debris will not allow the engine to breath and result in difficult starting and poor engine performance. Engine tipping When cleaning, or performing any maintenance such as replacing the blades, it is very important that the mower is only tipped backwards.
Replacing the blade Note. Before making any adjustment or maintenance procedures to the mower ensure it is turned off and the spark plug lead is removed. Note. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands. 1. Tilt the mower back so the spark plug is facing up and disconnect the spark, by pulling spark plug cover off.
Oil change IMPORTANT. Drain the oil while the engine in still warm to ensure rapid and complete draining. 1. Remove the oil fill cap dipstick (8) and tip sideways to drain the oil. 2. Turn up right and clean up any spillage and refill with fresh SAE 10W/30 oil checking the level as you go.
Spark plug To ensure the engine is operating correctly, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of carbon deposits. Always check the spark plug cable is firmly fitted to the top of the spark plug. CAUTION. If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot.
Transporting CAUTION. If the engine must be tipped to transport equipment or to inspect or remove grass, keep the spark plug upwards. Transporting or tipping the engine spark plug down may cause: • Smoking • Difficulty starting • Spark plug fouling •...
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Lawn Mower Brand Name Gardenline ® Product Number 43668 Model Number PM99CC YEAR After Sales Support WARRANTY Telephone: 1800 909 909 email: help@globalpowerbrands.com This Pack Includes 1 x 99cc Lawn Mower 2 x Upper Handle Bar locking Knobs (including bolts x 2) 4 x Lower Handle locking Bolts and Knobs 1 x Warranty Card &...
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