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1700W ROTARY
COLLECT
MOWER
RC1700
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Contents Warranty 2 Warranty Power Tools Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete Introduction 3 satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass Environmental protection 3 manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the Description of symbols 3 assistance of our service department. Specifications 3 This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home General safety rules 4 domestic use from the date of the or
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Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. your expectations. It has been manufactured under These represent important information about the stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior product or instructions on its use. performance criteria. Wear hearing protection. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, Wear eye protection. and, with proper care, it will give you many years Wear
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3. Personal safety General safety rules a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
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prevent overheating and loss of mower efficiency. When c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before tidying away the cable, wind it carefully to avoid kinking. making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures WARNING. After switching off the machine, the cutting reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. blade continues to rotate for a few more seconds. d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and • F
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position. • Always stop the mower and switch off at the mains when cutting is delayed, emptying the grass box or • Thoroughly inspect the mower for loose or damaged when walking from one cutting location to another. parts before each use. Visually inspect to see that blades, blade bolts and the cutter assembly are not • Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the machine worn or damaged. Do not use the unit until adjustments still running. or repairs are made. • Do not move the machine
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• Always keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. in this instruction manual can result in serious injury. Read the manual before starting or operating this unit. • Never pick up or carry an appliance while the motor is running. Wear eye protection • When the machine is not in use, store it in a dry, and Wear hearing protection high or locked-up place, out of reach of chil
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4 Know your product 3 Before using the Rotary Collect Mower, familiarize yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. 5 6 Use the tool only for the applications intended. All other applications are expressly ruled out. 12 1. Upper handle 1 8 2. Power button 7 3. Power on indicator 9 4. Motor on/off grip (x 2) 11 10 5. Power cable 6. Motor cable 7. Handle joint (x 2) 14 8. Handle twist lock (x 2) 13 9. Wing knob (x 2) 17 10. Power cable tidy 19 11. Blade spanner 12. Motor
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5. The blue spacer can be removed to increase the Setting up incremental cutting heights by an extra 6mm at all CAUTION. Never carry out any assembly operations or 5 settings of the height adjustments with the power connected to the mower. Always adjustment lever (16). The ensure that the power button is in the off position and that mower must not be operated the power plug is disconnected from the supply. without the yellow spacer (25) in position under the blade. Instructions on how
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ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WITH BLUE SPACER REMOVED CAUTION. Never carry out Lever position Cutting height any assembly operations or 1 22 mm adjustments with the power connected to the mower. Always 2 31 mm ensure that the power button is 3 41 mm in the off position and that the 4 51 mm power plug is disconnected from 5 66 mm the supply. Replace the grass box (19). 1. Choose a level area with a firm surface, press the cover BEFORE STARTING latch (14), lift the cov
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EMERGENCY STOP SWITCHING ON AND OFF IMPORTANT. Practise switching on and switching off the 1. T o stop the motor in an emergency, simply release the mower as detailed below before using it to cut grass for pressure on both motor on/off grips. the first time. 2. Keep your hands on the upper handle in order to 1. Wheel the mower to a hard, level surface (such as a control the mower. driveway) that is free of debris. 3. Allow the motor to stop completely before releasing 2. Form a lo
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3. Put on a pair of sturdy gloves EMPTYING THE GRASS BOX to protect your hands. Block 1. As the grass collection box the rotation of the blade (22) (19) fills with grass, it is and use the blade spanner clearly visible through the (11) to unscrew the blade translucent material of the bolt (23) in an anti-clockwise box. direction (viewed from 2. Ensure the power button underneath). (2) is in the off position and 4. Remove the blade bolt (23) disconnect the power cable and blade
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8. Press down on the blade spanner (11) to lock it in MAINTENANCE position under the retaining latch. WARNING. Always ensure that the tool is switched off and 9. Return the mower to the upright position and replace the plug is removed from the power point before making the grass box (19). any adjustments or maintenance procedures. 10. Reconnect the power cable to the supply and run 1. Regularly check that all the the mower for a few minutes to check that the blade fixing screws are t
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CLEANING 1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times. 2. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done with a rag. 3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals. 4. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts. CAUTION. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic parts of the tool. A mild detergent on a damp cloth is recommended. Water must never come into contact with the tool. POWER CORD MAINTENANCE If the supply cord needs replacing, the task
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GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing, replacing, technical service or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at 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). 7am –7pm, 7days a week (AEST). Please n
