INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1500W Hover Collect Mower • Melbourne • Perth • Auckland uckland • Hong K Kong • Shanghai • Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris HC1500 050304 ED3 JJ
Contents Warranty Introduction Description of symbols Specifications Safety instructions Additional safety rules for hover mowers Contents of carton Know your product Assembly Adjusting the cutting height Before starting Switching on and off Emergency stop Extension cord restraint Mowing Emptying the grass box Changing the mower blade Maintenance General inspection Power cord maintenance 2 3 3 3 4 5 7 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty Whilst every effort is made to ensure
Double insulated for additional protection. 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 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand. Conforms to relevant standards for electromagnetic compatibility. Warning. Introduction Read the user instructions carefully. Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations.
Safety instructions • 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.
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.
• Never use the mower unless the grass catcher, or guards provided by the manufacturer are in position. • Never operate the mower with a damaged base. • When starting up and when the machine is in operation, keep the cutting section away from all parts of the body, especially the hands and feet. • Do not start the machine when it is not in the operating position. • Thoroughly inspect the mower for loose or damaged parts before each use. Do not use the unit until adjustments or repairs are made.
• When the machine is not in use, store it in a dry, and high or locked-up place, out of reach of children. • After use, disconnect the machine from the power supply and check for damage. If you have the slightest doubts, check with an authorised service centre. • Only use the machine according to the instructions given in this manual. • Check regularly that the nuts, bolts, screws and other fittings are tight and secure. • Keep the mower free of grass, leaves and other debris build-up.
Know your product 1. Upper handle 14. Motor cable 2. Power button 15. Cable clip (x 2) 3. Cable restraint 16. Front wheel 4. Motor on/off grip (x 2) 17. Front air intake 5. Wing knob (x 2) 18. Air outlet 6. Hinged cover 19. Blade 7. Mower body 20. Blade bolt 8. Lower handle 9. Lower handle fixing clip (x 2) 21. Blade height spacer (fitted) 10. Grass box 22. Power cable 4 22 1 3 14 15 11. Grass chute (not shown) 5 12. Blade spanner 13.
Assembly Note. Make sure that the switchbox is facing upwards and that the power cable (22) is not wrapped around the handle. It must trail freely behind the switchbox on the upper handle. 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.
7. Use the chart to see how many blade height spacers are required to achieve the desired cutting height of the grass.. 1. Ensure the power button is in the off position and disconnect the cable plug from the mains supply. 2. Examine the general condition of the mower. Inspect the body underneath the cover, blade, switch, power cord and extension cord (if used).
4. As the motor picks up speed, the mower lifts on a cushion of air, making it very light to handle and extremely manoeuvrable. 5. To stop the motor, release pressure on both motor on/ off grips (4) until the power button (2) clicks off. The mower sinks to the ground. The motor is not started if pressure is re-applied to the motor on/off grips (4) alone. It is necessary to squeeze a motor on/off grip (4) and re-press the power button (2) to re-start the motor.
7. Do not cut damp or wet grass. Do not overload the mower. 8. After finishing the cutting operation, release pressure on both motor on/off grips (4) and allow the motor to come to a complete standstill. Before switching off, tilt the mower to one side to prevent the still-turning blades from cutting the grass too short as the mower sinks to the ground. 9. Remove the cable plug from the mains supply.
5. At the end of the season, give the mower an overall cleaning and a thorough check, including the blade. Have the blade sharpened or replaced if necessary. 6. You can clean out the grass box with a hose or pressure cleaner provided that you first remove it from the mower. Replace the grass box when it is dry. 7. Do not let water come into contact with the motor. 8. Never use chemicals such as petrol or solvents to clean plastic parts. 9. Never disassemble the tool or carry out any repairs.
Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) When you make your call, please have the following information at hand: With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual.
