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INTENDED USE

This lawnmower has been designed for cutting grass. The machine is to be used only for its 
prescribed purpose, any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or 
industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade 
or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

GM R40A Original Instructions

CONTENT

Intended  use 

 07

General safety warnings 

 07

Product safety warnings 

 09

Symbols 

 12

Technical  data 

 15

Description of product 

 16

Installation 

 17

Operation 

 18

Maintenance and storage 

 21

Troubleshooting 

 24

Declaration of conformity 

 25

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

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 warnings and 

instructions designated by the symbol. 

Save all warnings and instructions for future 

reference.

Always ensure anyone intending to operate this machine 

is fully conversant with the contents of this instruction 

manual prior to assembling, maintaining or operating the 

machine. 
Perform assembly operations as described in this manual. 

Failure to observe this warning may lead to serious injury, 

death, or damage to the machine. 
Always take care when removing the packaging, to 

prevent damage to you or to the machine. 

IMPORTANT!

 Before assembling the machine, check all 

the parts indicated in the manual are in the box. Inspect 

all the parts for signs of damage. Do not assemble the 

Summary of Contents for GM R40A

Page 1: ...1 READ UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL Save all warnings and instructions for future reference GM R40A XSZ40B PETROL LAWNMOWER Original Instructions GB ...

Page 2: ...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 b c d e f g i h 1 2 3 7 8 6 4 5 ...

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

Page 4: ...TY WARNINGS 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 warnings and instructions designated by the symbol Save all warnings and instructions for future reference Always ensure anyone intending to operate this machine is fully conversant with the con...

Page 5: ...pment when barefoot or wearing open toed sandals 2 Thoroughly 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 purpose a Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling b Add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or ...

Page 6: ... 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 lawn mower c After striking a foreign object inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower d If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnorm...

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 no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures WARNING Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this operators manual including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER WARNING...

Page 8: ...ngine displacement 127 1 cm3 Engine power 2 kW Max engine speed 2900 r min Cutting width 40 cm Grass bag capacity 45 L Fuel tank capacity 0 8 L Oil tank capacity 0 4 L Measured sound power level 94 dB A K 0 76 dB A Guaranteed sound power level 96 dB A Vibration 5 21 m s2 k 1 5m s2 Spark type TORCH F5RTC F7RTC Net weight 19 4 kg WARNING Depending on how the product is actually used the vibration va...

Page 9: ...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 wi...

Page 10: ...upper handle D Operate the starter as described above 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 these adjustments while the engine is running This engine is shipped without oil or petrol any oil residue is from testing prior to shipping The engine must be filled with the correct grad...

Page 11: ...mower deck Store the lawn mower on a flat and level surface with all 4 wheels on the ground Store in a dry safe place which is not accessible by children or people who are not familiar with operation Storing 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 ...

Page 12: ...he 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 equivalent i e SAE 10W 30 When the dipstick is rested on the filler pipe the oil level must be between the min and max marks on the dipstick See Filling with engine oil Do not overfill MAINTENANCE AN...

Page 13: ...ion Cutting height is too low Blade is worn Grass bag is clogged Set correct height Replace the blade Clear any clogged grass debris DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY To the provisions of Council Directives We SUMEC UK Unit A B Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO19 6FD United Kingdom Declare that the product Description Petrol lawnmower Model No XSZ40B GM R40A Function Cutting grass Complies with the es...

Page 14: ...05 88 EC Conformity Assessment Procedure as Per Annex III Measured Sound Power Level 94 dB A Declared Guaranteed Sound Power Level 96 dB A Relative Notified Body NB no 0905 Intertek Deutschland GmbH Stangenstraße 1 70771 Leinfelden Echterdingen Emission 2016 1628 EU Standards and technical specification referred to EN ISO 5395 1 2013 A1 2018 EN ISO 5395 2 2013 A1 2016 A2 2017 EN ISO 14982 2009 Aut...

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