Global Machinery Company HC1500 User Manual

050 30 4 ED3 JJ

• Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1500W

Hover Collect Mower

Contents

Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty

Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete
satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass
manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our
required level of performance and you may need the
assistance of our service department.

This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home
domestic use from the date of the original purchase. If
found to be defective in materials or workmanship, the
tool or the offending faulty component will be replaced
free of charge with another of the same item. A small
freight charge may apply.

The warranty replacement unit is only made available by
returning the tool to the place of purchase with a
confirmed register receipt. Proof of purchase is essential.
We reserve the right to reject any claim where the
purchase cannot be verified.

This warranty does not include damage or defects to the
tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents,
alterations or commercial or business use.

It also does not cover any bonus accessories unless the
tool is a GMC Platinum Professional model.

Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place

.
Conditions apply to the above warranty.
If you need direction of what constitutes a free of

charge warranty claim, please review the guide given on
the rear of the Receipt Holder. An indication is given as
to the types of claim that are permissible, and those
that are not.

Warranty 2
Introduction 3
Description of symbols 3
Specifications 3
Safety instructions 4
Additional safety rules for hover mowers 5
Contents of carton 7
Know your product 8
Assembly 9
Adjusting the cutting height 9
Before starting 10
Switching on and off 10
Emergency stop 11
Extension cord restraint 11
Mowing 11
Emptying the grass box 12
Changing the mower blade 12
Maintenance 12
General inspection 13
Power cord maintenance 13

Double insulated

Dear Customer

If you require any help with your product, whether it
is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information,
please phone our Help Line for an immediate response.
Phone [phone] in Australia or 0800 445 721 in
New Zealand.

Introduction

Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your
expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent
GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance
criteria.

You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate,
and, with proper care, it will give you many years of
dependable service

.

CAUTION.

Carefully read through this entire Instruction

Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings

.

Your GMC power tool has many features that will make
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain
and operate

.

Environmental protection

Recycle unwanted materials instead of
disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses
and packaging should be sorted, taken to
the local recycling centre and disposed of
in an environmentally safe way.

for additional protection.

Conforms to relevant standards for
electromagnetic compatibility.

Description of symbols

The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These
represent important information about the product or
instructions on its use.

Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.

Warning.

Read the user instructions carefully.

Do not run the mower over objects. They can be
thrown and cause severe injury.

Keep bystanders, especially children and pets at
a distance of greater than 5m.

Switch off and remove plug from the mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if the cord is
entangled or damaged.

Avoid injury, do not place hands or feet near the
rotating blade

Blade continues to rotate after the mower is
switched off. Wait untill all parts are stationary
before touching them.

Do not use in the rain or leave the mower
outdoors whilst it is raining.

Specifications

Voltage: 230–240V ~ 50Hz
Motor power: 1500W
No-load speed: 4300 min-1
Cutting width: 330mm (13”)
Cutting heights (approx): 4 (12mm, 18mm,

22mm & 28mm)
Grass box capacity: 27 litres
Approximate weight: 13kg
IP Number IPX4
Sound pressure level 92db(A)

3

Safety instructions

WARNING. Read and understand all instructions. Failure

to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term
“power tool” in all of the warnings below refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.

Save these instructions
Work area

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark

areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which

may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders away while operating

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.

Electrical safety

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrig­erators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if

your body is earthed or grounded.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

outdoor extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use
of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.

Personal safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do

not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Safety equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the

off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the switch or plugging in power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

all times. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities ensure that these
are connected and properly used. Use of these devices

can reduce dust-related hazards.

4

Power tool use and care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not

turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source before

making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures

reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.

• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,

in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool

for operations different from intended could result in a
hazardous situation.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

personnel using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.

Additional safety rules for hover mowers

• Only use this Lawn Mower when a Residual Current

Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than
30mA is in the circuit.

• If an extension cord is used make sure it is for outdoor

use and marked as such. The recommended size of
extension cord is not lighter than 1.5mm2 and a
maximum of 10 metres in length.

• Completely uncoil your extension cable before use

to prevent overheating and loss of mower efficiency.
When tidying away the cable, wind it carefully to avoid
kinking.

Warning. After switching off the machine, the cutting

blade continues to rotate for a few more seconds.

• Frequently inspect the condition of the cutting blades.

Damaged blades must be replaced immediately. Blunt
blades should be sharpened. Follow all the required
precautions when replacing the blades.

• Damaged blades and worn bolts are major hazards.

• Before use check the supply and extension cord for

signs of damage or ageing. If the cord becomes
damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the
supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE
DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY.

• Do not use the appliance if the cord is damaged or worn.

• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the

controls and proper use of the equipment.

• Keep extension cord away from cutting blades.

• Never operate the lawn mower while barefoot or wearing

open sandals or thongs. Wear long trousers and heavy
shoes.

• Never allow children, infirm people or people unfamiliar

with these instructions to use the hover collect mower.

• Avoid using the mower, while people, especially children

and the infirm, or pets are nearby.

• Use the mower only in daylight or good artificial light.

5