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Description of symbols

The rating plate on your tool 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.

Wear safety footwear.

Wear safety gloves.

Warning.

Read these instructions for use carefully. 

Use at a distance of at least 15m  

from other people.

Thrown objects and rotating blades  

can cause severe injury.

Explosive material.

Extremely hot surface. Do not touch a hot muffler, 

gear box or cylinder, you may get burned. These 

parts get extremely hot from operation and remain 

hot for a short time after the unit is turned off. 

Caution before carrying out any operation stop the 

engine and disconnect the spark plug cap. 

Caution. Risk of hand and feet injuries

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.

CAUTION.

 

Carefully read through this entire Instruction 

Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take 

special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
Your GMC power tool has many features that will make 

your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and 

dependability have been given top priority in the 

development of this tool, making it easy to maintain 

and operate.

Environmental protection

Recycle unwanted materials instead 

of disposing of them as waste. All tools, 

hoses and packaging should be sorted, 

taken to the local recycling centre and 

disposed of in an environmentally safe way.

Noise label rating 75dBA  

(taken at 7.5 meters) you must wear  

ear protection at all times.

Summary of Contents for RL501A

Page 1: ...1 4 STROKE PETROL LAWN MOWER RL501A INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code RL501A IM Date 071031 Edition 11 Op DJ ...

Page 2: ...ems or included accessories Only the mower is covered under this warranty With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place Conditions apply to the above warranty For full details of the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our...

Page 3: ...isk of hand and feet injuries 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 CAUTION Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual befor...

Page 4: ...ren or pets are nearby If the operator has taken medicine or substances that can affect his ability to react and concentrate Remember that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Preparation While mowing always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals Thoroughly inspect...

Page 5: ... disengage the drive clutch before starting the engine 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 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Never pick up or c...

Page 6: ... Fuel goes off fairly quickly If you find your mower does not start 1st change the fuel in the tank with newly purchased fuel 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 ...

Page 7: ...e during this process Fill with fuel and oil before starting the engine Never open the cap of the fuel tank to add gasoline while the engine is running or still hot Do not start the engine if there is spilt fuel on the mower or in the area surrounding Take the mower away from the zone where fuel has been split and avoid any contact from a hot source as long as the split gasoline is completely evap...

Page 8: ...le Lever 4 Wheel 5 Catcher 6 Height adjustment lever 7 Fuel tank cap 8 Oil filler cap 9 Recoil starter 10 Spark plug cap 11 Air filter 12 Brake Lever 13 Handle bar locking knob 14 Blade 15 Blade bolt 16 Discharge guard 10 1 2 3 8 6 12 7 11 4 5 9 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 9: ...d under the discharge chute Push the catcher onto the hooks in a downwards direction 3 Push the catcher down until it locks into place 4 Release the discharge guard to secure the catcher in place between the 2 ribbed locking notches Note Always empty the catcher before it has reached maximum capacity otherwise it will decrease the performance of the mower Attaching the Handles It is necessary to a...

Page 10: ...leaded petrol into the tank with the aid of a funnel 2 Fill the tank to approximately 2 5 cm below the lowest portion of the neck to allow for fuel expansion Be careful not to over fill 3 Be careful not to spill any petrol if this happens wipe the spill with a clean rag 4 Start the engine at least three meters away from the area where the fuel tank has been filled in order to avoid the risk of fir...

Page 11: ... position 2 Push the throttle to the suitable place to achieve the required rotation speed Stopping the engine To stop the engine reduce the speed of the engine by pulling the throttle lever 3 towards the tortoise and release the brake lever 12 In an emergency just release the brake lever Mowing advice 1 It is recommended to use the fast throttle setting and keep the engine running at maximum spee...

Page 12: ...r and flung out causing serious personal injury 12 If the blades do come into contact with something or the mower starts to vibrate stop the engine immediately remove the spark plug lead and inspect to see if there is any damage Maintenance Emptying the grass catcher Note Before making any adjustment or maintenance procedures to the mower ensure it is turned off and the spark plug lead is removed ...

Page 13: ...wing back if they were to hit a solid object Where required tighten the bolts with a torque wrench the centre disc blade bolt torque 50 59Nm and the four blades torque 25 30Nm If you do not have a torque wrench ask a mower service dealer to tighten the blade bolts before you use the mower WARNING If the blade bolts are not tightened correctly they could loosen and or come out and it would be possi...

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Page 16: ...ew Zealand 7am 7pm 7days a week AEST Please note that if repair or replacement is required you must provide a valid original purchase receipt You will need the following details at hand to log your service request Personal details First Last name address pick up address contact phone numbers email address Product details Product number date of purchase retailer bought from State postcode receipt n...

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