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SOVEREIGN 900W Electric Hover Mower 310474 (Model: MEH929) Instruction Manual After Sales Support UK/Ireland 0345 077 8888 Republic of Ireland 0124 77708 www.homebasespares.co.uk Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warnings Symbols The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembling and operating the mower. Take extra care, beware of hazards. Read instruction manual.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warnings Symbols (continued) Keep the mains supply cord away from the cutting blade. Noise level specification Lwa in dB. Protection class II Do not dispose of electrical equipment in domestic waste. 29cm Cutting width Important! When using equipment, the following safety...
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety We accept no liability for damage or accidents which result from non-compliance with these instructions. Intended usage This hover mower if designed for use in private gardens. The machine is to be used for its prescribed purpose only.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety Note! Only supply power to the equipment through a circuit protected by an RCD with a maximum trip current of 30 mA. • Use only plugs or connectors approved for outdoor usage.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) machine safely. Children must always be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the machine. • Always check the mower for signs of damage before each usage.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • Switch off the motor and disconnect the mains lead before cleaning the cutting head and the fan and before you inspect it if the mower has struck a foreign body. •...
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • When the mower is running ensure that no person or pet, particularly children and animals, is in the immediate vicinity of the hover mower. Ensure that you keep everybody at least 10meters away from the mower when it is working.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • Switch off the motor and disconnect the plug whenever you leave the hover mower. • Keep the hover mower in a dry place which is inaccessible to children at all times.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Operating and Maintenance Safety (continued) • Disconnect from the mains supply (i.e. remove the plug from the mains socket) whenever leaving the machine unattended, before cleaning a blockage, after striking a foreign object, whenever the machine starts vibrating abnormally.
Assembly Handle Assembly • Place the ends of the lower handle into the slots. • Secure lower handle to the deck by firmly pushing a retaining pin through the retaining holes on the deck and through the bottom end of the handle. •...
Assembly Handle Assembly (Continued) Hook the cable through the cable strain relief hook to help prevent it from coming loose or disconnected whilst you are mowing. (Fig. 5) Customer Helpline 0845 077 8888...
Operating Instructions & Tips Setting the Cutting Heights IMPORTANT! Ensure the power cord is disconnected from the mains supply and wait until the cutting head has stopped rotating before adjusting the cutting height. • There are 2 cutting heights. Fig 6 shows the lower cutting height setting, 10mm. Fig 7 shows the higher cutting height setting, 33mm.
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Operating Instructions & Tips Setting the Cutting Heights (continued) To remove the cutting head and fan (Fig. 8) • hold the fan firmly and twist the cutting head anticlockwise as illustrated. Hold the cutting head in the centre and remove as illustrated . Hold fan in the centre and remove as illustrated.
Operating Instructions & Tips ON/OFF Operation • Connect the mower to your power supply socket. Ensure the cable or extension cable (if you are using one) is hooked through the cable strain relief hook (Fig 5). • Before switching on, ensure that the mower is not in contact with any foreign objects. •...
Operating Instructions & Tips Operation Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate corresponds to your mains supply. IMPORTANT! Always ensure the on/off switch is working correctly. Do not use if you suspect a fault. Before you perform any repair or maintenance work on the machine, ensure that the plastic cutter is not rotating and that the power supply is disconnected.
Operating Instructions & Tips Mowing Advice Cut your grass twice a week during the growing season,your lawn will suffer if more than a third of its length is cut at one time. Keep the under side of the mower casing clean and remove all grass deposits from it. Deposits make it more difficult to start the mower and also adversely affect the mowing quality and the grass collection.
Maintenance Cleaning & Maintenance Always disconnect the mains power plug before engaging in any cleaning work. Cleaning • Remove grass from under the deck with a soft brush. • Using a soft brush remove grass clippings form all ventilation openings and the roller. •...
Maintenance Blade Maintenance Always handle the plastic blades with care, sharp edges could cause injury. Use gloves. Plastic blades will wear over time or may break if they hit a solid object. Always replace blades in pairs when worn or broken. Carry out the following steps to change the plastic blades: •...
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the mower. Fault Possible Cause Solution Mower does not start No power at mains socket Check the fuse, switch, socket, cable, wire and have any repairs carried out by a qualified electrician Defective on/off switch Repair by a qualified technician...