Global Machinery Company RL 500 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

3.75HP

Petrol
Lawn
Mower

RL500

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050 82 6 ED7 JJ

Contents

Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty

(Does not apply to the Briggs and Stratton engine)
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 4

Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers 4

Unpacking 6

Contents of carton 6

Know your product 7

Assembly 8

Cutting height adjustment 8

Fueling 8

Checking the oil 9

Starting the engine 9

Stopping the engine 9

Mowing advice 9

Emptying the grass catcher bag 10

Replacing the blades 10

Maintenance 10

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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.

Description of symbols

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

Conforms to relevant standards for
electromagnetic compatibility.

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

Wear safety footwear.

Wear safety gloves.

Warning.

Read these instructions for use carefully.

Use at a distance of at least 15m from
other people.

Thrown objects and rotating blades can
cause severe injury.

Explosive material.

Extremely hot surface. Do not touch a hot
muffler, gear box or cylinder, you may get
burned. These parts get extremely hot from
operation and remain hot for a short time after
the unit is turned off.

Caution before carrying out any operation stop
the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap.

Caution. Risk of hand and feet injuries

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Specifications

Engine: 3.75HP, 4 Stroke
Speed: 0 - 3000min
Width of cut: 18” 460mm
Blades: 4 Swing back
Height adjustment: 10 Levels, 15-70mm
Grass catcher capacity: 60L
Equivalent Spark plugs: CHAMPION RJ19LM
DENSO W9LMR-US
NGK BR2LM
Sound pressure value: 96dB(A)
Weight: 27kg

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Safety rules for petrol lawn mowers

Training

• Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with the

controls and proper use of the equipment.

• Only use the lawn mower for the purpose for which it

was designed, i.e. for cutting and collecting grass. Any
other use can be hazardous, causing damage to the
machine.

• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these

instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.

• Never use the lawn mower:

– When people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
– If the operator has taken medicine or substances that

can affect his ability to react and concentrate.

• Remember that the operator or user is responsible for

accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.

Preparation

• While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long

trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot
or wearing open sandals.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to

be used and remove all objects which may be thrown
by the machine or damage the cutter assembly and the
engine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.)

• WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly flammable:

– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this

purpose.

– Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do not smoke

while refuelling or whenever handling the fuel.

– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the

cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.

– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but

move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel has
evaporated and the vapour dispersed.

– Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely.

• Substitute faulty silencers.

• Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the

condition of the blades, and check that the screws and
cutting assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace
worn or damaged blades and screws in sets to preserve
balance.

• Discharge openings must be guarded at all times. Do

not remove the discharge guard or hold it up while
mowing.

• It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when

operating the mower.

Operation

• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where

dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• If possible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.

• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

• Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled

along by the lawn mower.

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