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Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty

Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete 

satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass 

manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our 

required level of performance and you may need the 

assistance of our service department.
This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home 

domestic use from the date of the original purchase. If 

found to be defective in materials or workmanship, the 

tool or the offending faulty component will be replaced 

free of charge with another of the same item. A small 

freight charge may apply.
The warranty replacement unit is only made available by 

returning the tool to the place of purchase with a 

confirmed register receipt. Proof of purchase is essential. 

We reserve the right to reject any claim where the 

purchase cannot be verified.
This warranty does not include damage or defects to the 

tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents, 

alterations or commercial or business use. 
It also does not cover any bonus accessories unless the 

tool is a GMC Platinum Professional model.
Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty.
If you need direction of what constitutes a free of 

charge warranty claim, please review the guide given on 

the rear of the Receipt Holder. An indication is given as 

to the types of claim that are permissible, and those 

that are not.

Warranty 

2

Introduction 

3

Description of symbols 

3

Specifications 

3

Safety instructions 

4

Additional safety rules for hover mowers 

5

Contents of carton 

7

Know your product 

8

Assembly 

9

Adjusting the cutting height 

9

Before starting 

10

Switching on and off 

10

Emergency stop 

11

Extension cord restraint 

11

Mowing 

11

Emptying the grass box 

12

Changing the mower blade 

12

Maintenance 

12

General inspection 

13

Power cord maintenance 

13

Summary of Contents for HC1500

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Page 2: ...not be verified This warranty does not include damage or defects to the tool caused by or resulting from abuse accidents alterations or commercial or business use It also does not cover any bonus accessories unless the tool is a GMC Platinum Professional model Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place Conditions apply to the above warranty If you need direction of what constitutes ...

Page 3: ...n please phone our Help Line for an immediate response Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand 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 o...

Page 4: ... entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outdoors use an outdoor extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock Personal safety Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alco...

Page 5: ... repair personnel using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Additional safety rules for hover mowers Only use this Lawn Mower when a Residual Current Device RCD with a tripping current of not more than 30mA is in the circuit If an extension cord is used make sure it is for outdoor use and marked as such The recommended size of extension...

Page 6: ...spaces or in the presence of inflammable and or explosive substances such as liquids gasses and powders Always stop the mower and switch off at the mains when cutting is delayed emptying the grass box or when walking from one cutting location to another Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the machine still running Do not move the machine by pulling on the electrical cable Always use the handgr...

Page 7: ...t in use before servicing and when changing the blades Keep these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users If you loan someone this unit also loan them these instructions Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions in this instruction manual can result in serious injury Read the manual before starting or operating this unit Wear goggles Wear ea...

Page 8: ... 22 Power cable Know your product 1 Upper handle 2 Power button 3 Cable restraint 4 Motor on off grip x 2 5 Wing knob x 2 6 Hinged cover 7 Mower body 8 Lower handle 9 Lower handle fixing clip x 2 10 Grass box 11 Grass chute not shown 12 Blade spanner 13 Extra blade height spacers x 2 3 22 14 15 5 6 8 4 1 10 9 2 19 21 20 16 12 13 7 18 17 ...

Page 9: ...ndle 8 and upper handle 1 Note Make sure that the switchbox is facing upwards and that the power cable 22 is not wrapped around the handle It must trail freely behind the switchbox on the upper handle Adjusting the cutting height Caution Never carry out any assembly operations or adjustments with the power connected to the mower Always ensure that the power button is in the off position and that t...

Page 10: ...ing order 1 Ensure the power button is in the off position and disconnect the cable plug from the mains supply 2 Examine the general condition of the mower Inspect the body underneath the cover blade switch power cord and extension cord if used Check for loose screws misalignment binding of moving parts improper mounting broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation If ab...

Page 11: ...r section and over the extension cord restraint hook Twist the loop 180 and hook the loop over the moulded hook pull tight to secure the cable After and only after the extension cable is correctly seated plug the mower into the socket of the extension cable Mowing Warning Only use this mower when a Residual Current Device RCD with a tripping current of not more than 30mA is in the circuit Notes Cu...

Page 12: ...sition and the power plug removed from the supply take out the grass box 13 and turn the mower on its side 4 Put on a pair of sturdy gloves to protect your hands 5 Block the rotation of the blade 22 and use the blade spanner 15 to unscrew the blade bolt 23 in an anti clockwise direction viewed from underneath 6 Remove the blade bolt 23 and blade 22 taking care not to disturb any blade height space...

Page 13: ...t with the motor 8 Never use chemicals such as petrol or solvents to clean plastic parts 9 Never disassemble the tool or carry out any repairs Always have the mower maintained or repaired by a competent person at an authorised service centre General inspection Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight They may vibrate loose over time Power cord maintenance If the supply cord needs repla...

Page 14: ...ce to make suggestions or give comments about any GMC product With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to 7pm 7 day...

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