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CHALLENGE 1000W Electric Rotary Mower 6144472 (Model: ME1031M) Original Manual After Sales Support UK/Ireland 0343 515 1906 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 assembly manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembly 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) Wait until all moving parts have stopped completely before touching them. The blade may continue to rotate after the machine is switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury. Noise level specification Lwa in dB.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety Intended usage This lawn mower if designed for use in private gardens. The machine is to be used for its prescribed purpose only. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of misuse.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety Note! Only supply power to the equipment through 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) • Never run the mower in enclosed or poorly ventilated rooms or if there are inflammable or explosive fluids, vapours or gases nearby. • Switch off the motor and disconnect the mains lead before clearing blockages in the grass ejection area 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) • Make sure you keep your feet at a safe distance from the mower blade at all times! Do not stand near the grass ejection chute if the grass collector is not fitted. •...
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) for use. • Do not leave the mower out in the rain. The lawn must not be wet or very damp. • Only push the mower at a normal walking pace. •...
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Operating and Maintenance Safety CAUTION! Read all safety requirements and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety requirements and instruction may result in an electric shock, fire and serious injury.
Assembly Step 1 - Handle Assembly 2a-2b. Fit a bottom handle into the opening provided for it and secure it as shown in Fig. 2b with a screw . Proceed in the same way on the other side. 2c. When you fit the upper push handle you can decide the height of the push handle by selecting the appropriate fastening hole.
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Assembly Step 2 - Grass Collector Assembly (continued) 3a. Align the fronts end of the top half and the bottom half of the grass box. Clip the two halves together starting at the front. 3b. Once the front clips on either side are secure, work back on either side to secure each clip . This method will help to keep the two halves of the box aligned.
Operating Instructions & Tips Setting the Cutting Heights IMPORTANT! Set the cutting height only when the motor is switched off and the power cable has been disconnected. The cutting height is adjusted as shown in Figs. 4a and 4b. To do this, turn the hub cap clockwise to release the bolt (Fig.
Operating Instructions & Tips Operation Before you connect the mower to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate is identical to the mains data. Connect the plug to an extension cable if necessary. IMPORTANT! To prevent the machine switching on accidentally, the lawn mower is equipped with a safety lock-off which must be pressed before switch lever can be activated.
Operating Instructions & Tips Mowing Advice We recommend that you mow in overlapping lines. Only mow with a sharp blade so that the blades of grass do not fray. Frayed grass blades may turn yellow. To achieve a good cut, guide the lawn mower in lines that are as straight as possible.
Maintenance Cleaning & Maintenance Always disconnect the mains power plug engaging in any cleaning work. Cleaning • Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a soft brush or blow it with compressed air at low pressure after usage. •...
Maintenance Blade Maintenance (continued) If the blade is blunt, it can be sharpened in a specialised workshop. If the blade is damaged or showing signs of imbalance, it must be replaced. Carry out the following steps to change the blade: •...
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...
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