Global Machinery Company 1700W manual

1 170 0W ROT ARY CO LLECT MOWER RC1700 INSTRUCTION MANUAL[...]

2 Contents W a r ra n ty Po we r T o ol s Whi lst ever y ef fo rt i s m ade to e nsur e yo ur comp lete sat isfa ctio n wi th this too l, o cca sion ally , du e to the mas s man ufac turi ng t ech niqu es, a to ol may not live up to our req uire d le vel of perf orma nce and you may nee d th e ass ista nce of o ur serv ice depa rtm ent. Thi s pr od[...]

3 Descr iption of sym bols The ratin g plat e on your tool ma y show symbo ls. The se rep rese nt imp orta nt inf orma tion about the pro duct or inst ruct ions on its use . We ar hea ring prote cti on. We ar eye prote ctio n. We ar bre athi ng pro tec tion . Dou ble in sula ted fo r addi tion al pro tect ion. Con form s to rel evan t stan dard s f[...]

4 Gen era l saf ety rules W ARNI NG. Re ad all instr ucti ons. Failu re to fo llow all ins truc tion s list ed bel ow may resul t in ele ctri c shoc k, fir e and /or se riou s inju ry . T he ter m “pow er tool ” in all of the war nings li ste d be low refe rs to you r mai ns op era ted (c ord ed) pow er too l or batt ery opera ted (co rdl ess) [...]

5 c. Di scon nect the plu g from the powe r sour ce bef ore mak ing an y adju stme nts, chang ing ac cess orie s, or sto ring power tools . Such preve ntiv e safe ty mea sure s red uce th e risk of start ing the powe r tool accid enta lly . d. Stor e id le p owe r to ols out o f the re ach of chi ldr en a nd do not a llo w pe rso ns u nfa mil iar w[...]

6 position. • Thoroughly inspect the mower for loose or damaged parts before each use. Visually inspect to see that blades, blade bolts and the cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Do not use the unit until adjustments or repairs are made. • Use only the manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and accessories. • Always disconnect t[...]

7 • Always keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Never pick up or carry an appliance while the motor is running. • When the machine is not in use, store it in a dry , and high or locked-up place, out of reach of children. • Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deteriorati[...]

8 Know your pro duct Before using the Rotary Collect Mower, familiarize yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. Use the tool only for the applications intended. All other applications are expressly ruled out. 1. Upper handle 2. Power button 3. Power on indicator 4. Motor on/off grip (x 2) 5. Power cable 6. Motor cable 7. H[...]

9 Setti ng up CAU TION . Neve r carr y out an y assem bly opera tion s or adj ustm ents with th e pow er con nect ed to th e mow er . Alwa ys ens ure th at the power butto n is in the off po siti on and that the power plug is di scon nec ted fro m the su pply . 1. Ensure that the handle is in the correct orientation i.e. the cable tidy (10) must be[...]

1 0 A D J U ST I NG T HE C U TT I NG H EI GH T CAUTION. Never carry out any assembly operations or adjustments with the power connected to the mower. Always ensure that the power button is in the off position and that the power plug is disconnected from the supply . 1. Choose a level area with a firm surface, press the cover latch (14), lift the co[...]

1 1 SWITC HING ON A ND OFF IMPORT ANT . Practise switching on and switching off the mower as detailed below before using it to cut grass for the first time. 1. Wheel the mower to a hard, level surface (such as a driveway) that is free of debris. 2. Form a loop in th e exte nsio n cord and inse rt the loop thr ough the rec tang ular slot in the unde[...]

1 2 E M P T YI N G T H E G R A S S B O X 1. As the grass collection box (19) fills with grass, it is clearly visible through the translucent material of the box. 2. Ensure the power button (2) is in the off position and disconnect the power cable plug from the power point. 3. Ensure that you are on a flat surface and have secure footing. 4. Press t[...]

1 3 8. Press down on the blade spanner (1 1) to lock it in position under the retaining latch. 9. Return the mower to the upright position and replace the grass box (19). 10. Reconnect the power cable to the supply and run the mower for a few minutes to check that the blade is properly fitted and that there is no undue noise or vibration. 1 1. Use [...]

1 4 C L E AN I N G 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 deterg[...]

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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 Inte[...]