Yard force GM B46C, Original Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...READ UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL Save all warnings and instructions for future reference GM B46C XSZ46D PETROL LAWNMOWER Original Instructions GB ...

Page 2: ...arefully prior to 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 ...

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Page 6: ...on CONTENT Intended use 07 General safety warnings 07 Product safety warnings 10 Symbols 12 Technical data 15 Description of product 16 Installation 17 Operation 18 Maintenance and storage 21 Troubleshooting 24 CE declaration 25 ...

Page 7: ... result in electric shock fire and or serious injury WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions designated by this symbol Save all warnings and instructions for future reference Always ensure anyone intending to operate this machine has read and understood the contents of this instruction manual prior to assembling maintaining or operating the machine Assemble the lawnmower as described in ...

Page 8: ... especially children or pets are nearby Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for any accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property 5 This appliance is not intended for use by people including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use ...

Page 9: ...d avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated d Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely 4 Replace faulty silencers 5 Prior to use visually inspect to see that the blade blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance Operation safety 1 Do not operate the engine in a confined space ...

Page 10: ...s catchers in place 12 Do not attempt to change the engine governor settings or overload the engine 13 Start the engine carefully according to the instructions and with feet well away from the blade 14 Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine 15 Do not start the engine without the grass collector in place 16 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharg...

Page 11: ...lling Maintenance and storage 1 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 2 Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark 3 Allow the engine to cool fully before storage 4 To reduce the the risk of fire keep the engine silencer and petrol storage area free of grass leaves or excessiv...

Page 12: ... read and understand all safety instructions in this operator s manual including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER WARNING and CAUTION before using this tool Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates DANGER WARNING or CAUTION May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs Symbol...

Page 13: ...specially children and pets Beware of sharp blades remove the spark plug lead before maintenance Keep away from naked flame Appropriate ear eye and head protection PPE must be worn Add engine oil Only refuel with unleaded petrol Hot surfaces will burn Warning The lawnmower s exhaust gas contains toxic substances Do not run the engine in closed or poorly ventilated areas ...

Page 14: ...ch the blade until all the machine components have come to a complete stop The product complies with the applicable European directives and an evaluation method of conformity for these directives was done Sound level data 96 dB in accordance with Directive 2000 14 EC SYMBOLS 96 ...

Page 15: ...t 5 25m s2 Right 6 05m s2 k 1 5m s2 Spark type QC12YC Net weight 27kg WARNING Depending on how the product is actually used the vibration values can differ from the declared total Adopt proper measures to protect yourself against vibration exposure Take the whole work process including time the product is running under no load or switched off into consideration Proper measures include among others...

Page 16: ...Fig B Remove the machine from its packaging carefully and make sure that all of the following parts are present a Main mower deck with upper handle b Lower handle c Grass bag d Grass bag handle e Mulching plug f Manual g Accessories WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until these parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injur...

Page 17: ...o fix the cable to the lower handle Fig E Mowing with grass collection bag 1 Attach the grass bag handle to the grass bag Fig F 2 Attach the grass bag to the frame by fixing all plastic hooks onto the frame Fig G 3 Lift the safety flap with one hand and hook in the grass bag Fig H 4 Release the safety flap to secure the grass bag in position Mowing with mulching plug 1 Remove the grass bag 2 Push ...

Page 18: ... dipstick and check the oil level The oil level must be between the min and max marks on the dipstick If near the lower level fill to the upper level with the recommended oil SAE 30 or equivalent Do not overfill Wipe away any spilt oil Fig J 4 Before using for the first time add 0 5 litres of oil SAE 30 Filling with engine fuel Fig K WARNING Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped...

Page 19: ...5 times Fig M Pressing the primer button too many times can cause the engine to flood NOTE When starting a warm engine the primer does not need to be used If the engine stops due to a lack of petrol refill and press the primer 3 5 times 2 Start stop bar activation Pull the start stop bar towards you Fig N 3 Pull cord handle With the right hand slowly but firmly pull the starter handle and rope fro...

Page 20: ...se the lowest cutting height for the first cut of the season or in drought conditions Only about one third of the grass height should be cut If the lawnmower will not collect the cuttings efficiently the grass discharge chute may be blocked the grass bag may be full or the underside of the mower deck may be clogged Function of full indicator Fig P If the grass bag is empty or it is not filled with...

Page 21: ...prevent this Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump if available or use the tipping method Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has been used up Change the oil at the end of every season To do so remove the used engine oil from a warm engine and refill with fresh oil Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head Fill the cylinder with approx 20ml of oil from an oil c...

Page 22: ...lacing the air filter WARNING Never run the engine without the air filter element installed 1 Loosen the fastener that holds the cover 2 Open the cover and remove the filter 3 To loosen debris gently tap the filter on a hard surface If the filter is excessively dirty replace with a new filter 4 Install the filter 5 Insert the cover tabs into the slots 6 Close the cover and secure with the fastener...

Page 23: ...ade might be blunt Damaged blades not only result in a bad cut they cause excessive vibration and uneconomical running of the engine If the blade has worn excessively and become pitted and blunt it should be replaced or sharpened Tip the machine slightly towards the oil filler pipe and reach under the deck Hold the blade and unscrew the blade bolt counterclockwise using a spanner wrench Remove the...

Page 24: ...oose Blade is unbalanced Check screws Check blade fasteners Replace blade Engine does not start Start stop bar not pressed Primer bulb is empty Spark plug is defective Fuel tank is empty Engine may be flooded Press start stop bar Press primer bulb 3 5 times Replace spark plug Refill with fuel Remove plug and dry Engine runs unsteadily Air filter is soiled Spark plug is soiled Clean the air filter ...

Page 25: ...ty requirements of the following directives EMC Directive 2014 30 EU Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Noise Directive 2000 14 EC amended by 2005 88 EC Emission Directive EU 2016 1628 EUStandards and technical specification referred to EN ISO 14982 2009 EN ISO 5395 1 2013 A1 2018 EN 5395 2 2013 A1 2016 A2 2017 Authorized Signatory Date 30 11 2018 Signature ________________________ Name Mariana Hall G...