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DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT

Parts description (Fig. A)

1.  Upper handle
2.  Rope guide
3.  Engine
4.  Height adjustment lever
5.  Grass collection bag
6.  Fixing knob
7.  STOP/START-lever

Check the delivery parts (Fig. B)

Remove the machine from its packaging carefully and make sure that all of the following parts 
are present:

a.  Main mower deck (with upper handle attached)
b.  Lower handle
c.  Fixing knob x2
d.  Rope guide
e.  Screw x2
f. 

Grass collection bag 

g.  Manual
h.  Warranty card
i. 

Cable clip 

j. 

Spark plug wrench

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until these 

parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal 
injury.

NOTE:

 Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling guidelines.

INSTALLATION

WARNING:

 Always take care when removing the packaging, to prevent damage to 

you or to the lawn mower. This item requires a two-person lift to remove it from the 
packaging. Make sure that you have sufficient space to put the lawn mower down. 
Keep your feet apart so that you have a stable position; bend at the knees and keep 
your back straight. Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling 
schemes.

Assemble the lower handle (Fig. C&D)

1.  Remove the packaging from the handle. Set the height adjustment to the lowest 

position, Insert the lower handle into the deck as shown and on each side and fix it with 
a self-tapping screw.

Assemble the upper handle (Fig. E)

1.  Lift the upper handle, and lock in place using the fixing knob and tensioning bolts. 

Ensure the lower and upper handles are firmly connected.

2.  Ensure the rope guide is on the right side, when you stand behind the mower. Engage 

the brake lever, and pull the start cord to hang it on the rope guide.

NOTE:

 Make sure that you attach the rope guide between the handle and tension 

knob.

Attach cable clips (Fig. F)

Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used to fix the cable to the lower handle.

Assemble the grass bag

IMPORTANT!

 Make sure the grass collection bag is in place before starting the 

engine.

1.  Attach the grass bag to the frame by fixing all the plastic hooks. (Fig. G)
2.  Hook the collection bag onto the mower. (Fig. H)
3.  Release the safety flap.

Summary of Contents for GM R40

Page 1: ...1 READ UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL Save all warnings and instructions for future reference GM R40 XSS40B PETROL LAWNMOWER Original Instructions GB Watching Installation Video...

Page 2: ...ssembling 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 refere...

Page 3: ...4 5 C K E M G I D L F N H J 1 X3 2...

Page 4: ...INGS Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury WARNING Read all safety w...

Page 5: ...y inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can be thrown by the machine 3 Petrol is highly flammable store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purp...

Page 6: ...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 lawn mo...

Page 7: ...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 n...

Page 8: ...ing width 40 cm Grass bag capacity 45 L Fuel tank capacity 0 8 L Oil tank capacity 0 4 L Measured sound power level 90 2 dB A K 3 dB A Guaranteed sound power level 96 dB A Vibration 5 21 m s2 k 1 5m s...

Page 9: ...mower down Keep your feet apart so that you have a stable position bend at the knees and keep your back straight Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling schemes Assemble the lo...

Page 10: ...socket spanner to compress the washer Filling with engine oil Fig I IMPORTANT The following procedures and adjustments must be performed before the engine is started Do not attempt to make any of the...

Page 11: ...ring the lawn mower for extended periods CAUTION Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed areas near fire or when smoking Petrol fumes can cause explosions and fire Always carry the product on its gri...

Page 12: ...e oil Tilt the lawn mower towards the oil filler have a container ready to catch the oil and remove the dipstick Once the oil has been emptied wipe clean any spillages Refill with 470ml SAE 30 oil or...

Page 13: ...t correct height Unsatisfactory grass collection Cutting height is too low Blade is worn Grass bag is clogged Set correct height Replace the blade Clear any clogged grass debris CE DECLARATION To the...

Page 14: ...Mariana Hall General Manager SUMEC UK Co Ltd Unit A B Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD United Kingdom To the provisions of Council Directives We MEROTEC GmbH Otto Brenner Str 8 47877 Willic...

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