Contents Product images and parts list ..............3 General information.................7 Reading and storing the instruction manual........7 Explanation of symbols................7 Safety .......................11 Proper use....................11 Safety notes ....................12 Checking the hover mower and product contents .........16 Assembly ....................17 Mounting the lower handle ..............17 Mounting the cord strain relief ...............17 Mounting the upper handle ..............17 Fit the cables clips ..................18...
General information 1000W Hover Mower Reading and storing the instruction manual This instruction manual accompanies this hover mower. It contains important information on assembly, start-up and handling. Before using the hover mower, read the instruction manual carefully. This particularly applies to the safety notes.
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General information 1000W Hover Mower You must always wear safety goggles to guard your eyes from flying debris, ear plugs or similar ear defenders to protect your hearing and respiratory protection to protect breathing. IMPORTANT! Wear gloves to protect your hands. Wear safety boots to protect your feet.
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General information 1000W Hover Mower This product is constructed using protection class II. That means it is equipped with enhanced or double insulation and does not need to be earthed. Objects thrown by the product could hit the user or other bystanders.
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General information 1000W Hover Mower WARNING! This appliance should be connected to your mains supply using an RCD (Residual Current Device). The operating current of this device must be less then 30mA. Contact an electrician if you are unsure of how to proceed.
Safety 1000W Hover Mower Safety Proper use 1. Operate the product only in daylight or in good artificial light. 2. Avoid operating the product in wet grass. 3. Always be sure of your footing on slopes. 4. Walk, never run. 5.
Safety 1000W Hover Mower running. 15. Stop the product, and remove the plug from the socket. Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop: − Whenever you leave the product. − Before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute. −...
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Safety Safety Safety 1000W Hover Mower Read and understand the operator’s manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels affixed to the appliance. −Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance. Never operate this appliance when tired or under the influence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
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Safety Safety Safety 1000W Hover Mower footwear when working outdoors. Wear a protective hair covering to keep long hair out of the way. −Stay alert and use caution and common sense when operating the tool. A moment of lapsed concentration while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
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Safety 1000W Hover Mower −While operating the product always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the product when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Avoid wearing clothing that is loose fitting or that has hanging cords or ties. −Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all objects which can be thrown by the product.
Checking the hover mower and product contents 1000W Hover Mower Checking the hover mower and product contents WARNING! RISK OF DAMAGE! If you are not cautious when opening the packaging with a sharp knife or other pointed objects, you may easily damage the hover mower.
Assembly 1000W Hover Mower Assembly Mounting the lower handle 1. To attach the lower handle insert it into the slots on either side of the mower deck (see Fig B). Make sure that the holes in the handle are lined up with the holes in the mower deck. 2.
Assembly 1000W Hover Mower button on the switch box facing up. You will have to flex the upper handle slightly to fit it over the lower handle. 2. Line up the holes and secure together using the handle clamp wheels, washers and bolts (see Fig F). Tighten the clamps by hand.
Operation 1000W Hover Mower Operation Switching on/off 1. Ensure the start lever (10) is released. 2. Press the lock-off button (11) and hold it in position (Fig H, step 3. Squeeze the start lever (10) towards the handle (2) to switch the product on.
Operation 1000W Hover Mower WARNING! Do not touch the rotating blade. 1. Turn the hover mower over and remove the blades (see replacing the blades). 2. Fit the blades onto the blade holder pegs on the upper side of the blade holder for the lowest cut (see Fig I) or onto the lower side for the highest cut (see Fig J).
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Operation 1000W Hover Mower 4. Circle around flower beds. When reaching a flower bed in the middle of the lawn, cut a width or two around the circumference of the bed. 5. Pay special attention when changing direction. WARNING! If the product strikes a foreign object stop the motor. Switch the product off, disconnect it from the power supply and let it cool down.
Maintenance 1000W Hover Mower Maintenance 1. Always switch the product off, disconnect it from the power supply and let the product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work! 2. Keep the product clean. Remove debris from it after each use and before storage.
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Maintenance 1000W Hover Mower with this instruction manual or take it to an authorised service centre before using the product again. NOTE! Do not use chemical, alkaline, abrasive or other aggressive detergents or disinfectants to clean this product as they may cause damage to the cosmetic surfaces. Spare parts/Replacement parts Plastic blades may be replaced by the consumer.
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Maintenance 1000W Hover Mower Replace the blades Always unplug the hover mower before removing or refitting the blades.Only use the original supplied free blades for replacement. 1. Turn the hover mower over so you can see the blade holder. The blades have a keyhole shaped slot (Fig 11). To remove a blade push it towards the larger end of the blade upwards.
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Maintenance 1000W Hover Mower UK plug If you need to replace the fitted plug, then follow the instructions below. IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue – Neutral, Brown – Live In case the colours of the wires in the mains lead don‘t match the colour marking on the terminals, please proceed as follow.
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Maintenance 1000W Hover Mower Transportation 1. Switch the product off and disconnect from the power supply before transporting it anywhere. 2. Adjust the cutting height to the highest position as described above. 3. Attach transportation guards, if applicable. 4. Always transport the product by its handle. When lifting the product use the transportation handle as an aid.
Cleaning 1000W Hover Mower Cleaning Before cleaning, inspecting or repairing your unit, make sure that the motor has stopped and is cool. Disconnect the plug to prevent accidental starting. Note! To ensure the best performance of your hover mower, it is important to keep it clean.
Troubleshooting 1000W Hover Mower Troubleshooting Suspected malfunctions are often due to causes that the user can fix themselves. Therefore check the product using this section. In most cases the problem can be solved quickly. WARNING! Only perform the steps described within these instructions! All further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an authorised service centre or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot...
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Troubleshooting 1000W Hover Mower Fault Possible cause Troubleshooting Not connected to Connect to power power supply supply Power cord or plug Perform check by a is defective qualified electrician Other electrical Perform check by a defect qualified electrician. Product does not start Press the lock-off Lock-off button not...
Storage 1000W Hover Mower Storage 1. Clean the product as described above. 2. Store the product and its accessories in a dry, frost-free place. 3. Always store the product in a place that is inaccessible to children. The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and 30°C.
Troubleshooting 1000W Hover Mower Disposal Disposing of the packaging Dispose of the packaging separated into single Disposal information type materials. Dispose of cardboard and carton as waste paper and foils via the recyclable material CARD CARD PLASTIC collection service. widely not currently recycled recycled...
SUMEC UK Co.,Ltd. Unit A&B, Escrick Business Park Escrick, York YO 19 6FD Declare that the product Electric Hover Mower Model No: GEHM28 Manufacture Model No.:N1F-HM-280/1000-D Function: Cutting grass Serial number: 00001---09274 Complies with the following directives: EMC Directive: 2004/108/EC...
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+44 (0)1904 727501 +353 (0)1 902 2605 www.coreservice.co.uk Unit A&B Escrick Business Park MODEL: GEHM28 PRODUCT CODE: 64311 04/2017 Escrick York Phone lines available YO19 6FD Mon - Fri : 9am - 5pm Sat - Sun: 11am - 4pm.
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Warranty conditions Dear Customer, The ALDI warranty offers you extensive benefits compared to the statutory obligation arising from a warranty: Warranty period: 1 years from date of purchase Costs: Free repair/exchange or refund. No transport costs. Hotline: Support line charged at local rate ADVICE: Please contact our service hotline by phone, e-mail or fax before sending in the device.
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Importer: SUMEC UK UNIT A&B ESCRICK BUSINESS PARK ESCRICK, YORK, YO19 6FD, UK Email: support@coreservice.co.uk AFTER SALES SUPPORT-7 DAYS A WEEK +44 (0)1904 727501 +353 (0)1 902 2605 www.coreservice.co.uk MODEL: GEHM28 PRODUCT CODE: 64311 04/2017 YEARS WARRANTY...