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PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS

Operation safety

1.  Do not 

operate the engine in a confined space where 

dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. 

2.  Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. 

3.  Avoid operating the equipment on wet grass, 

where possible. 

4.  Always be sure of your footing on slopes. 

5.  Walk, never run. 

6.  Mow across the face of a slope, never up and 

down. 

7.  Exercise extreme caution when changing direction 

on slopes.

8.  Do not 

mow excessively steep slopes. 

9.  Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the 

lawnmower towards you. 

10. Stop 

the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for 

transportation, when crossing surfaces other than 

grass and when transporting the lawnmower to and 

from the area to be mowed.

 

11. Never 

operate the lawnmower with defective guards 

or without safety devices, for example deflectors and/

or grass catchers, in place. 

12. Do not 

overload the machine and do not try to alter 

the lawnmower's governor settings. 

13. Start the engine carefully according to the 

instructions and with feet well away from the 

blade. 

14. Do not 

tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine. 

15. Do not

 put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. 

Keep clea

r of the discharge opening at all times. 

16. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine 

is running.

 

PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS

17. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable, 

making sure that all moving parts have come to a 

complete stop: 

a)  Before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute.

b)  Before checking, cleaning or working on the 

lawnmower. 

18. After striking a foreign object, inspect the lawnmower 

for damage and make repairs before restarting and 

operating the lawnmower. 

19. If the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally, check 

immediately.

20. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, 

and make sure that all moving parts have come to a 

complete stop before refuelling. 

21. Before starting the engine, check the electric starter 

battery capacity. Do not work with equipment that is 

damaged or incomplete or has been modified without 

the approval of the manufacturer.

22. Using machines for applications other than those 

intended may result in dangerous situations.

23. Do not work with the device if there is a risk of 

lightning. 

Maintenance and storage

1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the 

equipment is in a safe working condition. 

2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside 

a building where fumes can reach an open flame or 

spark.

3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any 

enclosure. 

4. To reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine, silencer, and 

Summary of Contents for GM B46E

Page 1: ...1 READ UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL Save all warnings and instructions for future reference PETROL LAWNMOWER Original Instructions GB GM B46E XSZ46G E ...

Page 2: ...carefully prior to assembling and operating the petrol lawnmower It is dangerous to operate this product without being familiar with these instructions Keep this manual in a safe place and have it ready for future reference A B a j b c d e f h g i ...

Page 3: ...4 5 C E G I D F H J K M O Q L N P R 1 2 25mm 75mm 5mm ...

Page 4: ...s injury WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions highlighted by the symbol Save all warnings and instructions for future reference Always ensure anyone intending to operate this machine fully understands the contents of this instruction manual prior to assembling maintaining or operating the machine Assemble the machine as described in this manual Failure to observe this warning may lead...

Page 5: ... result in serious injuries GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS Personal safety While mowing always wear suitable footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open toed sandals 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can be thrown by the machine 2 Petrol is highly flammable store fuel in containers specifically designed f...

Page 6: ...rge opening at all times 16 Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS 17 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable making sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop a Before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute b Before checking cleaning or working on the lawnmower 18 After striking a foreign object inspect the lawnmower for...

Page 7: ...ch of children Machines are dangerous if used by inexperienced people SYMBOLS Safety symbols The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them require your careful attention and full understanding The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for...

Page 8: ... blade continues to rotate for a period after the machine is switched off Do not touch the blade until all the machine components have stopped completely The product complies with the applicable European directives and an evaluation method of conformity for these directives was done Sound level data 96 dB in accordance with Directive 2000 14 EC Batteries contain Li ion Do not dispose of waste batt...

Page 9: ...he product and its attachments keeping hands warm regular breaks and proper planning of work processes DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT Parts description Fig A 1 Self propelled switch lever 2 Safety key 3 Start control box 4 Grass collection bag 5 Fixing knob 6 Cutting height adjustment handle 7 Front carry handle 8 Engine 9 Cable clip 10 Handle fixing quick clamps 11 Stop Start lever Delivery contents Fig ...

Page 10: ...ver use the lowest cutting height for the first cut of the season or in drought conditions Only about one third of the grass height should be cut at this time OPERATION NOTE Before initial use please read these operating instructions and the Briggs Stratton instruction manual carefully in order to avoid incorrect handling Charging the battery WARNING Charge battery pack only with Briggs Stratton b...

Page 11: ...al times the engine may be flooded with excess fuel Use the following procedure to clean and start a flooded engine A Release the stop start bar B Remove the spark plug dry it and then reinstall it Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading After the plug is seated tighten it 1 8 to 1 4 turns with the socket spanner to compress the washer C Pull the stop start bar towards th...

Page 12: ...ed that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to This will ensure the lawnmower operates correctly and is safe to use MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE After every use After 12 hours use After 24 hours use After 36 hours use Cleaning Clean clean clean clean Air filter clean clean clean Spark plug check check check Engine oil check check check check Cutting blade check check check check Cleaning 1 To...

Page 13: ...al parts that are used can be separated by type and thus recycled Take used oil and petrol residues to a disposal point Do not pour them into the sewer system or down the drain Ask our service centre for details Defective units returned to us will be disposed of for free Do not throw cut grass in the dustbin but rather compost it or spread it under bushes and trees as a mulch layer Battery chemica...

Page 14: ...lich Name Roland Menken General Manager MEROTEC GmbH Otto Brenner Str 8 47877 Willich Germany To the provisions of Council Directives We SUMEC France Sarl 59 bis Rue du Mûrier 37540 Saint Cyr Sur Loire France Declare that the product Description PETROL LAWNMOWER Model No GM B46E XSZ46G E Function Cutting grass Complies with the essential health and safety requirements of the following directives M...

Page 15: ... 88 EC Directive 2011 65 EU as amendment by Directive EU 2015 863 The Regulation of Non Road Mobile Machinery Emissions EU 2016 1628 and its supplemented regulations Conformity Assessment Procedure as Per Annex VI Measured Sound Power Level 94 4 dB A Declared Guaranteed Sound Power Level 96 dB A Relative Notified Body NB no 0865 ISET S r l Via Donatori del Sangue 946024 Moglia MN Italy Standards a...

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