Yard force GM B41 User manual

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READ & UNDERSTAND
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
GM B41
XSS41
Service centre: [phone]
Mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.yardforce.co.uk
SUMEC UK
Unit A&B Escrick Business Park
Escrick, York YO19 6FD
PETROL LAWNMOWER
Original Instructions
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Read this manual carefully 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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GM B46A Original Instructions
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

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INTENDED USE
This lawnmower has been designed for cutting grass. The machine is to be used only for its
prescribed purpose, any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or
industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade
or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Safety Warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and
instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and
instructions designated by the symbol.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
Always ensure anyone intending to operate this machine
is fully conversant with the contents of this instruction
manual prior to assembling, maintaining or operating the
machine.
Perform assembly operations as described in this manual.
Failure to observe this warning may lead to serious injury,
death, or damage to the machine.
Always take care when removing the packaging to
prevent damage to you or to the machine.
IMPORTANT! Before assembling the machine, check all
the parts indicated in the manual are in the box. Inspect
all the parts for signs of damage. Do not assemble the

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machine if you observe any damaged components.
NOTE: This lawnmower complies with the Noise Emission
Directive 2000/14/EC.
1. Keep this operating and maintenance manual in a safe
place for reference at a later date.
2. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
3. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions use the lawnmower. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
4. Never mow while people, especially children or pets
are nearby. Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for 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 of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
6. Never touch a rotating blade.
Personal safety
1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear
and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment
when barefoot or wearing open-toed sandals.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all objects which can be
thrown by the machine.
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3. Petrol is highly ammable; store fuel in containers
specically designed for this purpose.
a) Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
b) Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
c) If petrol 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 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 conned space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
2. Mow only in daylight or in good articial light.
3. Avoid operating the equipment on wet grass,
where feasible.
4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5. Walk, never run.
6. Mow across the face of a slope, never up and
down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
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PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS
on slopes.
8. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
lawnmower towards you.
10. Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted
for transportation, when crossing surfaces other
than grass and when transporting the lawnmower
to and from the area to be mowed.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with defective
guards or without safety devices, for example
deectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
12. Do not 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 discharge opening at all
times.
17. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the
engine is running.
18. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
cable, making sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop:
a) Before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute.
b) Before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower.
c) After striking a foreign object, inspect the