Gtech SLM50 User manual
22
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:
IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Do not use in rain or leave outdoors whilst raining.
WARNING: Basic safety precautions should always be observed when
using an electrical appliance to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or
serious injury.
Personal Safety:
•Only use the mower on grass and lawns,
as described in this manual.
• Keep out of reach of children and
animals at all times.
• Only use in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not use while there are other people,
especially children, nearby.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating the
mower.
• Do not use the mower while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. This may result in
serious personal injury.
• Always be aware of your surroundings
and stay alert for possible hazards.
• Use protective personal equipment
such as safety glasses, non-skid safety
shoes, sturdy gloves to reduce the risk
of personal injury.
• Do not operate when barefoot or
wearing open toed shoes.
• Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery and keep hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes
or in slippery conditions.
• Do not use on excessively steep slopes.
• Take particular care when reversing with the
mower or pulling it towards you.
• Never touch the rotating blade.
• Never operate the mower over gravel,
as this risks flicking stones.
• Check the area where the mower is to
be used and remove any objects that
could jam or be thrown by the mower,
such as stones and sticks.
• Avoid operating the mower on wet
grass.
• Never operate the mower with
damaged guards or without the guards
in place.
• Visually check the cutting tools and their
fasteners for any damage before each
use.
• To prevent imbalance, any damaged or
worn-out parts should be replaced.
• When operating the mower ensure that
your hand is correctly positioned on the
handle.
• Only start the mower when your feet are a
safe distance from the cutting blade.
• Do not tilt the mower when starting the
motor.
• Do not operate the mower if it is
incomplete or has unauthorised
modifications.
• Keep all body parts, especially hands
and feet, away from the blade at all
times.
• Warning, the blade will continue to
move aer the motor is switched off.
4969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 24969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 2 08/07/2021 10:2008/07/2021 10:20
33
• Ensure that the blade has fully stopped
and safety key has been removed before:
- leaving the mower
- clearing a blockage
- adjusting the cutting height
- liing or carrying the mower
- tilting the mower to move
- checking or cleaning the mower
- carrying out any maintenance
• If the mower vibrates intensively, stop
the motor fully and identify the cause.
• The operator is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people at
their property.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience or knowledge.
• Never modify the mower in any way.
Electrical safety:
• Do not operate the mower in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Mowers create sparks, which may ignite
the dust and fumes.
• Do not use the mower when a
thunderstorm is approaching.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose the mower to rain or wet
conditions.
• Do not handle the charger or the mower
with wet hands.
• Before charging check the power
supply and charger cables for signs of
damage or ageing.
• Do not expose the mower to
temperatures exceeding 80ºC, or leave
the mower in direct sunlight or in the hot
boot of a car for prolonged periods.
Battery safety:
• Do not attempt to use the charger with
any other product or to charge this
product with any other charger.
• Do not use the charger in moist or wet
conditions or outdoors.
• Disconnect the cable connectors by
pulling the plug only, never the charger.
• Do not use a damaged charger.
• Never cover the ventilation slots.
• Never open the charger. In case of
defect, contact Gtech.
• This product contains Li-Ion batteries.
Do not incinerate batteries or expose
to high temperatures, as they may
explode.
• Do not charge the battery when the
surrounding air temperature or the
battery pack is below 0°C or above 40°C.
• Aer heavy use or in high temperatures
the battery may become warm. Allow
the product to cool for 30 minutes
before charging.
• Use only with the battery pack supplied.
• Leaks from battery cells can occur under
extreme conditions. If the liquid gets on
your skin wash immediately with soap
and water. If the liquid gets into your
eyes, flush them immediately with cold
water for a minimum of 10 minutes and
seek urgent medical attention.
• Protect the battery against excessive
temperatures and fire.
• Do not store the battery outside for
prolonged periods of time over the
winter months.
• Do not dispose of the battery
pack into household waste, fire or
water. The battery pack should be
collected, recycled or disposed of in
an environmentally friendly manner.
Discharge your battery pack by
operating your Lawn Mower.
4969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 34969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 3 08/07/2021 10:2008/07/2021 10:20
44
Remove the battery pack from the
housing and cover the battery pack
connections with heavy duty ventilation
tape to prevent a short circuit and
energy discharge. Do not attempt to
open or remove any of the components.
• Remove the battery and charger from
the mains when fully charged.
• Unplug the charger from the mains and
battery when fully charged.
Service:
• Do not use the mower if the switch does
not turn on or off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled by the switch is
dangerous and must be removed or
replaced.
• Before any servicing and cleaning
take out the safety key and remove the
battery.
• Check all visible fixing screws and nuts,
especially on the cutter bar, to ensure
they are tightened properly.
• Do not keep the mower in a damp
room.
• Before using the the mower and aer
any impact, check for signs of wear
and damage and repair or replace as
necessary.
• Use only genuine replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the the
mower is maintained.
• Do not attempt to repair any damaged
parts on the mower unless you are
qualified to do so.
• Please contact Gtech on 01905 345891
if you have any queries about your
product.
Intended Use:
• This product is intended for DOMESTIC
USE ONLY.
4969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 44969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 4 08/07/2021 10:2008/07/2021 10:20
55
Warning Label Descriptions
• Please read this manual carefully. Familiarise yourself thoroughly with the controls and
proper use of this machine. You should know how the machine works and how to
immediately switch it off.
• Never let children use this mower. Never let adults work with this mower if not
properly trained.
• Do not let any persons, especially small children, or pets near you while mowing.
• Take care not to slip or fall while mowing.
Warning/Caution. Remove safety key before servicing
and cleaning.
Beware of servering toes or hands.
Do not put hands or feet near a rotat-
ing blade.
Switch off.
Remove the battery before
maintenance.
Read the instruction manual. Keep bystanders at a safe distance (at
least 5m).
Caution: Wait until blades stop rotat-
ing when switched off.
Always keep the lawnmower on the
ground when mowing.
Tilting or liing the lawnmower may
cause stones to be thrown out.
Do not mow in the rain or leave the
lawnmower outdoors while raining. Guaranteed Sound Power Level
L
WA
96dB
4969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 54969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 5 08/07/2021 10:2008/07/2021 10:20
66
What’s in the box
Accessory only Full product
also includes:
2
3
4
1Mower unit
Charger
Battery
Handle
Make a note of your product serial number code for future reference. You can find this
behind the handle on the body of the mower.
_ - _ _ - _ _ _ ~
_ _ _ _ _ ~
_ _ _ _ ~
_ _ ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
X-XX-XXX~
XXXXX~
WWYY~
00~0000000
Nick Grey – Inventor, owner of Gtech
Thank you for choosing Gtech
“Welcome to the Gtech family. I started Gtech to create sensible, easy
to use products that do a great job, and hope you get many years of
trouble-free performance from your new product.”
4969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 64969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 6 08/07/2021 10:2008/07/2021 10:20
77
Insert the handle into the mower main unit,
ensuring it is the right way up.
When the pole is fully inserted, the button (1)
will pop up into the aperture (2).
Insert the battery which will click into place.
The shapes need to match
or the handle will not fit.
12
back view
Assembly
Push the green button to adjust the handle to
suit your requirements.
4969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 74969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 7 08/07/2021 10:2008/07/2021 10:20
88
The mower will not work without the safety
key. Rotate it 90º clockwise to operate.
The safety key
Operation
The safety key can be removed and stored out
of reach of children.
Push and hold the safety button on either side,
then press the trigger to operate.
When you release the trigger the mower will
stop.
2
1
safety
button
trigger
safety button
located both sides
WARNING: to reduce risk of injury remove the safety key when the mower is not in use,
being transported, handled or stored, or carrying out any maintenance.
4969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 84969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 8 08/07/2021 10:2008/07/2021 10:20
99
On
Off
Push the mower along as you walk behind it. When the handle is pushed forwards the
motor will cut out as a safety feature. This is
also the “parking” position for the mower.
The mower has a safety cut-out feature when
the handle is in parking mode.
4969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 94969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 9 08/07/2021 10:2008/07/2021 10:20
1010
50mm
40mm
There are two cutting heights. To change from
one to the other, engage the safety switch and
remove the battery, then turn the mower over.
Pull the axle away from the blade and guide it
into the other position.
The spring will keep the axle in position.
The cutting heights are 40mm and 50mm. Ensure both wheels on both axes are on the
same setting.
Adjusting the cutting height
WARNING: to reduce risk of personal injury, wait for the blade to stop rotating and
remove the safety key and battery before adjusting the cutting height.
4969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 104969_MiniMower_manual_aw.indd 10 08/07/2021 10:2008/07/2021 10:20
Table of contents
Other Gtech Lawn Mower manuals
Gtech
Gtech CLM50 User manual
Gtech
Gtech CLM001 User manual
Gtech
Gtech CLM Series User manual
Gtech
Gtech CLM2.0 User manual
Gtech
Gtech CM01 Operator's manual
Gtech
Gtech MULTI ATF Series User manual
Gtech
Gtech MULTI MK2 ATF Series User manual
Gtech
Gtech AirRam K9 User manual
Gtech
Gtech RCLM001 User manual
Gtech
Gtech CLM001 User manual
Popular Lawn Mower manuals by other brands
TALEN TOOLS
TALEN TOOLS AVR HGM30 manual
DEWEZE
DEWEZE ATM-725 Operation and service manual
Weed Eater
Weed Eater 180083 owner's manual
Husqvarna
Husqvarna Poulan Pro PP185A42 Operator's manual
Better Outdoor Products
Better Outdoor Products Quick Series Operator's manual
Cub Cadet
Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 60 Operator's and service manual
