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Contents

Warranty Mowers

(excludes Briggs & Stratton engines)

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.
The product is warranted for a 2-year repair warranty for 

home domestic use from the date of original purchase.  

If found to be defective in materials or workmanship, the 

tool will be repaired free of charge.
A small freight charge may apply. 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 items or included accessories. Only the 

power tool 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 

website – 

www.gmcompany.com

For prompt service we suggest you log your service 

request online - 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). 

Warranty  

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Introduction  

3

Description of symbols   

 3

Specifications  

4

Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers  

4

Contents of carton  

6

Know your product  

7

Unpacking  

8

Assembly  

8

Cutting height adjustment 

9

Inserting the mulcher plug 

9

Brake lever 

9

Fuelling   

9

Checking the oil 

10

Starting the engine  

10

Stopping the engine  

10

Mowing advice  

10

Emptying the grass catcher  

11

Maintenance  

11

Changing the mower blade 

11

Summary of Contents for RLMC

Page 1: ...1 190cc 460MM 18 MULCH CATCH PETROL LAWN MOWER RLMC INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 of 2 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code RLMC IM Date 080709 Edition 5 Op DCR ...

Page 2: ...cluded accessories Only the power tool 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 web...

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: ...ion While mowing always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine or damage the cutter assembly and the engine stones sticks metal wire bones etc WARNING DANGER Engine fuel is highly flammable Store fuel in container...

Page 5: ...he engine is running Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire Before carrying out any work underneath the cutting deck or before unclogging the chute Before checking cleaning or working on lawn mower After striking a foreign object Inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally find and remo...

Page 6: ... equipment with worn or damaged parts Parts are to be replaced and not repaired Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the equipment and be dangerous for your safety Whenever the machine is to be handled transported or tilted you must wear strong working gloves grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip taking account of the weight and its distribution Damaged blades and wor...

Page 7: ...e 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 Primer bulb 13 Handle bar locking knob 14 Brake lever 15 Mulcher plug 5 1 12 7 10 14 3 6 8 9 13 15 4 2 11 ...

Page 8: ...charge guard 4 in order to position the catcher 2 While lifting the discharge guard slide the catcher into position in a downwards direction Fig 1 3 Push the catcher down until it locks into place Fig 2 4 Release the discharge guard to secure the catcher in place between the 2 ribbed locking notches Fig 3 Note Always empty the catcher before it has reached maximum capacity otherwise it will decrea...

Page 9: ...lace the mulcher plug flat and square it up with the right side of the mower ensuring it is flush and locked into the right hand side Brake lever The mower is equip with a brake lever 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 ...

Page 10: ...r 14 toward the handle Letting go of the lever will prevent the mower from starting or will stop the engine if running 4 While holding the brake lever inward pull the recoil starter 9 lightly until you feel resistance then pull quickly until the engine starts 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 t...

Page 11: ...inkler systems and paving avoid anything that sticks up above the surface of the lawn 12 Avoid mowing over loose stones gravel and other landscaping material as this can be picked up by the mower and flung out causing serious personal injury 13 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 ...

Page 12: ...irection viewed from underneath 6 Replace the blade and screw in the blade bolt tightening it with a spanner not supplied Note When reassembling the blade ensure the cutting edges face in the direction of the engine rotation 7 Return the mower to the upright position 8 Start the engine and allow the mower to run for a few minutes to check that the blade is properly fitted and that there is no undu...

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Page 16: ...land 7am 7pm 7days a week AEST Please note that if repair 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 number reason for the ...

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