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Know your product 1. Handle bar 1 2. Lower handle 12 3. Throttle Lever 4. Wheel 5. Catcher 3 6. Height adjustment lever 7. Fuel tank cap 8. Oil filler cap 9. Recoil starter 10. Spark plug cap 11. Air filter 13 12. Brake Lever 2 13. Handle bar locking knob 5 14. Blade 15. Blade bolt 16. Discharge guard 16 7 9 6 8 11 10 14 15 4 8
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Note. Always empty the Assembly catcher before it has WARNING: Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug reached maximum capacity, before any repairs or maintenance operations. otherwise it will decrease the It is necessary to fit the lower handle (2), handle bar (1), performance of the mower. and catcher (5) to the mower. Assembling the catcher 1. The grass catcher (5) is supplied in two sections. Attaching the Handles Locate the top half on top of the bottom half and interlock It
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2. Fill the tank to approximately 2.5 cm below the lowest Cutting height adjustment portion of the neck to allow for fuel expansion. WARNING: Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug Be careful not to over fill. before any repairs or maintenance operations. 3. Be careful not to spill any petrol, if this happens, wipe The GMC mower has one lever the spill with a clean rag. to easily adjust the cutting height. 4. Start the engine at least three meters away from the There are 10 height set
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5. Retighten the oil filler cap firmly before starting Running the engine the engine. Note. If the safety brake is removed, the engine will cut out. Starting the engine 1. Once the engine Run Note. Before starting the mower check the oil and fuel warms up, move levels. Warranty will be void if the engine becomes faulty the throttle to RUN due to insufficient oil and fuel levels. (WORKING) position. 1. Move the 2. Push the throttle to Run throttle lever the suitable place, to Cold
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4. For healthy growth, grass should not be cut too short. Maintenance This can cause damage to the grass and allow weeds Emptying the grass catcher to develop. Note. Before making any adjustment or maintenance 5. Vary your cutting pattern from week to week, this will procedures to the mower ensure it is turned off and the help to prevent matting and graining of the grass. spark plug lead is removed. 6. B efore checking a clogged mower deck stop the engine To remove the catcher, ra
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3. Remove all 4 single blades including the washer and nuts. 4. Clean the dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area. 5. Replace all 4 blades to ensure a smooth even cut. By replacing the washer, then the half washer, then the nut securing the blade firmly, (25 – 30Nm) repeat this for the other 3 blades. 6. Replace the blade disc and retighten the central blade bolt tightly (50 – 59Nm). Note. Use a wooden block to stop the blade from turning. The 4 blades should be tigh
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4 STROKE
PETROL
LAWN MOWER
RL501A
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
1
C o de: RL501A IM
Black Magenta
Cyan Yellow
D a t e: 071031 E dition: 11 Op: DJ
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Contents Warranty 2 Warranty Mowers (excludes Briggs & Stratton engines) Introduction 3 Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete Environmental protection 3 satisfaction with this product, occasionally, due to the mass manufacturing techniques, a product may not live up to our Description of symbols 3 required level of performance and you may need the Specifications 4 assistance of our Customer Service Department. Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers 4 This product is warrant
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Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. your expectations. It has been manufactured under These represent important information about the stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior product or instructions on its use. performance criteria. Conforms to relevant standards You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, for electromagnetic compatibility. and, with proper care, it will give y
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Specifications Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers Training Engine: GMC FOUR STROKE • Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with the -1 Speed: 3000min controls and proper use of the equipment. Fuel Tank Capacity: 1.5L • Only use the lawn mower for the purpose for which it was designed, i.e. for cutting and collecting grass. Any other Oil Tank Capacity: 0.6L use can be hazardous, causing damage to the machine. Width of Cut: 460mm • Never allow children or people unfamiliar with thes
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– Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely. • Start the engine carefully, following the instructions and keeping feet well away from the blade. • Substitute faulty silencers. • Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine. • Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the Start the engine on a flat surface that is free of obstacles condition of the blades, and check that the screws and and tall grass. cutting assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or dama
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GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing, replacing, technical service 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. Should you not have access to the Internet, please contact our service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 7am –7pm, 7days a week (AEST). Please n
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• The user is responsible for the safety of other people, Operation safety instructions animals and objects in the working area. Keep children WARNING: Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug and domestic animals at a safe distance while the mower before any repairs or maintenance operations. is in use. • Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are well tightened Maintenance and storage before every use. • Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the • Before mowing ensure that the
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- Before carrying, lifting or removing the mower. Unpacking - If you leave the mower unattended or change the Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely cutting height. that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. - After hitting a foreign object, stop the engine and check If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the thoroughly the mower in order to see if it is damaged. parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Take the
