Sovereign GT5614 User guide

30CM PUSH LAWN MOWER
Item No. 310091
Model No. GT5614
HHGL Limited, MK9 1BA. HHGL (ROI) Limited, D02 X576 Sep. 20
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly.
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CONTENTS
General safety warnings 3
Intended use 7
Warning symbols 8
In the box 9
Assembly 10
Maintenance 16
Troubleshooting 17
Technical data 17
Sharpening the blade 18
Disposal 19
Getting help 19
Warranty 20

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and
instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in 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
mower is fully conversant with the contents of
this instruction manual prior to assembling,
maintaining or operating the mower.
• Perform assembly operations as described in this
manual. Failure to observe this warning may lead
to serious injury, death or damage to the mower.
• Always take care when removing the packaging, to
prevent damage to you or to the mower.
IMPORTANT! Before assembling the mower, check
all the parts indicated in the manual are in the box.
Inspect all the parts for signs of damage. Do not
assemble the mower if you observe any damaged
components.
TRAINING
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the mower. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.

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• 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.
PREPARATION
• While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open-toed
sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which can be thrown by the mower.
• Before using, always visually inspect to
see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace
worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance. Replace any damaged or
unreadable labels.
GENERAL OPERATION
• Only operate the product in daylight or in good
articial light.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.

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• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
mower towards you.
• Stop the blades if the mower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the mower to and
from the area to be mowed.
• Never operate the mower with defective guards,
or without safety devices in space, such as,
deectors and/or grass collectors.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts while
the mower is being operated.
Work area safety
• Keep work areas clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
• Keep children and bystanders away while
operating the mower. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Personal safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the mower. Do
not use this mower while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating this
mower may result in serious personal injury.

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• Use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Always wear eye protection and non-skid
safety shoes.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of
the mower in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
Use and care
• Do not force the mower. Use the correct tool
for your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Do not use the mower if any parts are
damaged or broken. Any machine that is
damaged or broken is dangerous and must be
repaired.
• Store an idle mower out of the reach of
children, and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the mower or these instructions to
operate the machine. This mower is dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.

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• Maintain the mower. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may aect the
mowers operation. If damaged, have the
mower repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Keep cylinder blades sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting blades with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier
to control.
INTENDED USE
This lawn mower has been designed for cutting grass and
soft vegetation in private and hobby garden areas. It should
only be used for its prescribed purpose, and any other use is
deemed to be a case of misuse.
PLEASE NOTE: Our equipment has not been designed for use
in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty
will be void if the mower is used in commercial, trade or
industrial applications or for an equivalent purpose.

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WARNING SYMBOLS
Safety symbols
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention
to any possible dangers. The safety symbols and their
explanations require your careful attention and full
understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves,
eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give
are no substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety
instructions within this operator’s manual, including
all safety alert symbols such as ‘DANGER’, ‘WARNING’,
and ‘CAUTION’ before using this tool. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious personal injury.
Read instruction manual before operating or
attempting any maintenance work.
Indicates danger, warning or caution.
Do not run the mower over objects. They can be
thrown and cause severe injury.
Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at a
distance greater than 10m.
Do not put your hands near the rotating blades.
Avoid injury, do not place hands or feet near the
rotating blade.
10m

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IN THE BOX
Parts
1. Upper handle
2. Handle extensions
3. Lower handle
4. Cylinder blade
5. Mower body
6. Grass collecting box
7. Cutting height adjustment knob
8. Wheels
9. Grass collecting box support strap
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING! Before using the mower, read the
instruction book carefully.
Fitting the handle
Slide the upper handle over the two handle extensions until
the holes are lined up, then secure using the nuts and screws
provided (see Fig. A).
Align the two holes on one of the handle extensions with
those on the lower handle. Secure them together using the
nuts and screws provided. Repeat the process with the other
handle extension (see Fig. B1, B2 and B3).
Fig. A
Fig. B1 Fig. B2

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Now the handle is fully assembled and ready to be attached to
the mower head.
To attach the handle to the mower head, locate the two metal
lugs found in front of the cutting bar adjustment knobs. To
attach the handle, insert one of the large holes in the handle
arm over the lug, then repeat the same process with the other
side. It may be required to use some force to squeeze the two
arms together to allow room for locating the second arm over
the remaining metal lug.
Assemble the grass collection box
The grass collection box needs to be assembled before use
(see Fig. D1).
Fig. B3 Fig. C
Fig. D1

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Insert the metal frames into the plastic holes (see Fig. D2, D3
and D4).
Wrap the metal frames with the plastic hems (see Fig. D5, D6
and D7).
Fig. D2 Fig. D3
Fig. D4
Fig. D5 Fig. D6
Fig. D7

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Fitting the grass collection box
WARNING! The grass collection box must be tted
before using the mower.
Attach the box to the lawn mower body by sliding the holes
in the front of the box over the attachment hooks in front of
the cutting height roller. You will also need to t the grass box
support strap so that the rear of the box is clear of the ground
in normal use (see Fig. E1, E2 and E3).
Fig. E1
Fig. E2
Fig. E3

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Fixed blade setting
WARNING!
This operation will have to be done whilst carefully
turning the cylinder blade. We strongly recommend
that thick gardening gloves are worn. The xed blade
must be set correctly in order for the lawn mower to
work eciently.
Carefully tighten the two adjusting knobs by turning them
slowly in the clockwise direction. When the cylinder blade just
makes contact with the xed blade, turn the rotating knobs
slightly in an anticlockwise direction until the rotating blade
turns without touching the xed blade (see Fig. F).
Fig. F
clockwise
anticlockwise

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Adjusting the cutting height
Depending on the length of grass you are cutting, you may
want to adjust the cutting height of the lawn mower. This can
be done by raising or lowering the cutting height roller. To
adjust the cutting height, pull the cutting height adjustment
knobs on both sides away from the mower body, and then
move them forward or backward to adjust the cutting height.
WARNING! Make sure the knobs are at the same
height on both sides.
Emptying the grass collecting box
Unhook the support strap from the box and tilt the mower
handle back (see Fig. G1).
Lift the handle a little, then take out the box (see Fig. G2).
Fig. H
Fig. G1
Fig. G2

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Ret the box and support strap. Unhook the support strap
from the box and tilt the mower handle back. Lift the handle a
little, then take out the box (see Fig. G3).
MAINTENANCE
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the
following maintenance regularly.
Check for obvious defects, such as loose, dislodged blades,
loose xings, and worn or damaged components. Check that
covers and guards are undamaged and correctly tted.
Carry out necessary maintenance or repairs before using. If
the lawn mower should happen to fail despite the care taken
in manufacture and testing, repair should be carried out by an
authorised service agent.
After mowing/storage, clean the exterior of the machine
thoroughly using a soft-bristle brush and cloth. Do not use
water, solvents or polishes.
Store the lawn mower in a dry place, out of the reach of
children. Do not place other objects on top of the machine.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to be sure the mower is
in safe working condition.
Check the grass collector frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Use only genuine
replacement parts and accessories.
Fig. G3

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Be careful during adjustment of the mower, to prevent
entrapment of ngers between moving blades and xed
parts.
Caution! Do not touch rotating blade.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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 qualied specialist if you
cannot solve the problem yourself.
Suspected malfunctions, disturbances or damages are often
due to causes that the user can x themselves. Therefore,
check the product using this section. In most cases, the
problem can be solved quickly.
Fault/
malfunction
Cause Remedy
Unsatisfying
cutting result
- Blade
clearance is
too wide
- Adjust the blade
clearance, refer
to maintenance
section
Machine is
too noisy and
dicult to
operate
- Blade
clearance is
too narrow
- Adjust the blade
clearance, refer
to maintenance
section
TECHNICAL DATA
Grass collecting box 23 litres
Cutting width 30cm
Variable cutting heights 18-38mm 4pos
Weight 6.4kg

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SHARPENING THE BLADE
Before taking the time and eort to sharpen the blades, make
sure that it needs sharpening. Most issues can be solved by
ensuring the blades are properly adjusted.
1. Prop up the push mower so that the blade reel can be
rotated by turning the wheels.
2. Check the blades for nicks and burrs. If any damage is
found, it can usually be removed by holding a le at against
the blade and pushing away from the edge.
3. Examine the cutting bar; it should just meet the blades
along their entire length. To make sure the cutting bar is
located correctly, grasp a wheel and turn it forward; you
should hear a whispery sound as the blades pass the
cutting bar.
4. If the bar is out of alignment, adjust using the adjustment
knobs on the ends of the bar.
5. Using your ngers or a soft paint brush, cover the blades
with a thin, even coat of automotive valve-grinding compound
(available at automotive stores).
6. Grasp a wheel and turn it slowly backwards so the grinding
compound is squeezed between the blades and the cutting
bar, thereby sharpening both cutting edges as they pass each
other. Be sure that each blade touches the bar as the wheel
is rotated.
7. Make about a dozen turns, applying more grinding
compound when necessary.
8. Examine the blade edges. If they look sharp, wash o all the
valve compound with soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
9. Test for sharpness. Insert a sheet of newspaper between
the blades and the cutting bar, then rotate the reel forward.
When the blades cut the paper as easily and cleanly as a sharp
pair of scissors would, the task is complete.

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Note: After each use, hose the mower clean and wipe it dry.
Wipe all the metal parts with a thin lm of WD-40 or mineral
oil.
DISPOSAL
The mower and its accessories are made of various recyclable
materials. Dispose of the mower in accordance with your local
recycling regulations.
GETTING HELP
Our dedicated UK-based customer helpline is open 7 days a
week to assist you with assembly, parts queries and technical
support. We are open during oce hours but you can always
send an email via [email protected]. Our experts
are here to get you back enjoying your garden in no time.
For useful assembly and maintenance videos, and for
ordering spares, please visit www.coreservice.co.uk.
Calling our service does not aect your statutory rights.

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WARRANTY
This product is covered by a 1 year warranty.
The warranty covers any manufacturing defect in materials,
workmanship and nish.
Any claim under this warranty must be made by going to your
nearest Homebase store, taking your proof of purchase with
you, and claims must be made within 1 year of the date of
purchase.
We will oer you a free repair of the item where this is
possible, or a replacement or a refund. Your statutory rights
remain unaected, in particular any rights you may have
under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
This warranty is given by HHGL Limited, MK9 1BA, HHGL (ROI)
Limited, D02 X576.
Please note: This warranty does not apply to products
misused or neglected and only covers domestic use. It does
not apply to commercial use of the product. In addition, the
warranty will be void for the following reasons: Any damage
resulting from product misuse or product neglect.