Contents Warranty Introduction Description of symbols Specifications Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers Contents of carton Know your product Unpacking Assembly Cutting height adjustment Inserting the mulcher plug Brake lever Fuelling Checking the oil Starting the engine Stopping the engine Mowing advice Emptying the grass catcher Maintenance...
Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service.
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. Any other use can be hazardous, causing damage to the machine.
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Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawn-mower towards you. • Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed.
• Check the stone-guard and grass-catcher frequently for wear and deterioration. • If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the engine is cool. • Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the blade. •...
Know your product 1. Handle bar 2. Lower handle 3. Throttle lever 4. Discharge guard 5. Grass catcher 6. Height adjustment lever 7. Fuel tank cap 8. Oil filler cap 9. Recoil starter 10. Spark plug cap 11. Air filter 12.
Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool 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.
(14) to improve the safety of the mower. During operation the brake lever must be held, if it is let go the engine will automatically stop. To start the lawn mower you must hold the brake lever to the handle bar. Fuelling Note.
Do not pull the cord with a jerk or release it until fully rewound. 5. Once the lawn mower has started and warmed up move the throttle lever to the Run position while continuing to hold the brake lever.
3. Sharp blades cut cleanly and efficiently, if the blade is dull it will tear the grass. This will result in the ends turning brown. When the blades no longer cut cleanly either sharpen them or replace them. 4. To safely operate the mower ensure all four wheels are on the ground and be careful not to loose your footing or control of the mower.
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3. With the engine switched off, lift the front of the mower upwards so the handle bar sits on the ground and the spark plug faces upwards. Note. Improper tipping may affect engine performance. 4. Put on a pair of sturdy gloves to protect your hands.
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GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au.
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