Sovereign M4E1232C User guide

1
1200W ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER
Item No. 577135
Model No. M4E1232C
HHGL Limited, MK9 1BA HHGL (ROI) Limited, D02 X576 Aug. 21
Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Technical Support & Parts
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
0343 515 1905

2
General safety warnings
Intended use
Warning symbols
In the box
Assemble the mower
Operate the mower
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Technical data
Disposal
Getting help
Warranty
3
10
11
13
14
19
23
26
27
28
28
28
Contents

3
Important - please read these instructions fully
before starting assembly
General safety warnings
WARNING! When using this equipment, the following safety
precautions must be followed to avoid injuries and damage:
• Read all operating instructions carefully and comply with
them. It is important to understand these instructions and
to acquaint yourself with the machine, its correct usage
and all safety requirements.
• Keep this manual in a safe place so that the information is
available to the operator at all times.
• If you give the equipment to any other person, give them
these operating instructions as well.
We accept no liability for damage or accidents which result
from non-compliance with these instructions.
General Safety
• Use only plugs or connectors approved for outdoor usage.
• Extension cables must comply to H05VV-F requirements
as described in DIN 57 282/VDE 0282, and must have a
minimum cross-section of 1.5mm2. The plug must have
an earth and any connection must also be earthed and
splashproof. Before use, check the cables for signs of
damage and ageing. Never use the mower if the cables
are not in perfect condition (this also applies to the supply
cable on the mower). If the cable is damaged whilst the
mower is working, disconnect the mains plug from the
power supply immediately and then check the extent of
the damage.
Only supply power to the equipment through a
circuit protected by an RCD with a maximum trip
current of 30mA.

4
Important - please read these instructions fully
before starting assembly
General safety warnings
General Safety (continued)
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
• In areas where the mains supply is weak or bearing a high
load, this mower may cause further voltage uctuations as
it starts. In extreme cases, this can cause damage to other
equipment working from the same supply. In this case,
we recommend to temporarily switch o any unneeded
equipment or connect it to a dierent circuit.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• The appliance is only to be used with the power supply
unit provided with the appliance.
Personal Safety
• Always check the mower for signs of damage before
each usage.
• Always disconnect the mains lead from the electrical
supply before carrying out any inspection, servicing or
maintenance work.
• Ensure that all the guards are securely tted and in good
working order.
• Check the grass collection box at regular intervals for
signs of wear and to ensure that it is always in perfect
working order.

5
Important - please read these instructions fully
before starting assembly
General safety warnings
Personal Safety (continued)
• Before each use, inspect the mower to check the cutting
blade, fastening bolts and the entire cutting unit for
any signs of wear or damage. To prevent imbalance or
vibration, worn or damaged cutting blades and fastening
bolts must always be replaced in full.
• Damaged parts on the mower must be replaced by
qualied personnel. Use only genuine spare parts.
• Repair work on the electrical parts of the lawn mower may
only be carried out by a qualied electrician.
• Follow the instructions to t or remove the blade and
wear protective gloves.
• The user remains responsible for any injury to third
parties within the working area of the lawn mower whilst
the lawn mower is being used.
• Only work in good daylight or appropriate and adequate
articial light.
• Never use the mower when you are tired.
• Never run the mower in enclosed or poorly-ventilated
rooms or if there are ammable or explosive uids,
vapours or gases nearby.
• If the mower has struck a foreign object, switch o the
motor and disconnect the mains lead before you inspect it
or clear any blockages in the grass ejection area.
• Always use the lawn mower with the grass collection box
correctly tted.
• Ensure that you do not push the mower over areas that
might damage or snare the power cable.

6
Important - please read these instructions fully
before starting assembly
General safety warnings
Personal Safety (continued)
• Check the site on which you intend to use the lawn mower
and remove all objects that may be caught or thrown up
by the mower. Foreign bodies must be removed before
you start mowing. Keep an eye on the power cable and
keep it away from the cutting blade at all times.
• Never lift the lawn mower when you start the motor.
• Before you lift the lawn mower to transport it, switch o
the motor, disconnect the mains lead and wait until the
blade has come to a complete standstill.
• When you start the motor, the lawn mower should not be
tilted unless the grass is particularly long. In this case, only
tilt it up as far as is really necessary and only raise the side
that is furthest away from you.
• Never reach towards rotating parts with your hands or
feet. Always keep away from the discharge chute.
• Before you attach or empty the grass collection box,
switch o the motor and wait until the blade has come to
a complete standstill.
• 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 collection box is not tted.
• The safety distance from the moving blade produced by
the push handle must be maintained at all times.
• If you use the mower on a small incline, mow across the
slope (not in an up and down direction). Always be sure of
your footing on slopes.
• Be particularly careful when changing direction with the
mower whilst working on a slope.
• Do not use the lawn mower on gradients of over 15°.

7
Important - please read these instructions fully
before starting assembly
General safety warnings
Personal Safety (continued)
• Ensure that you have safe footing at all times whilst
working with the mower.
• Always wear strong, anti-slip footwear and long trousers
when using the mower. Never mow in bare feet or in
open-toed sandals.
• When the mower is running ensure that no person or
animal, particularly children or pets, are in the immediate
vicinity of the lawn mower. Ensure that you keep
everybody at least 10 metres away from the mower when
it is working.
• Switch o the motor and disconnect the plug from the
power supply if the mower strikes a foreign body. Check
the mower for signs of damage and carry out all necessary
repair work before you start the mower again.
• If the lawn mower begins to vibrate abnormally, switch it
o immediately, disconnect the plug and check it carefully.
Ensure that all the nuts, bolts and screws are tight and
that the mower is in a safe condition 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.
• Be particularly careful when you change the direction of
the mower or pull it towards you. Avoid pulling it towards
you while the blade is moving.
• Switch o the mower if it has to be pushed over surfaces
other than grass, and when moving the mower to and
from the area you wish to mow.
• Carefully actuate the starter switch in accordance with
the instructions.

8
Important - please read these instructions fully
before starting assembly
General safety warnings
Personal Safety (continued)
• Do not switch the mower on and o frequently over a
short period of time, and in particular, do not play with
the ON/OFF switch.
• Do not touch the cutting blade until the machine has been
disconnected from the mains and the cutting blade has
reached a complete standstill.
• Never lift or carry the mower whilst the motor is running.
• Switch o the motor and disconnect the plug whenever
you leave the lawn mower.
• Keep the lawn mower in a dry place which is inaccessible
to children at all times.
• Before you adjust or clean the mower, or check whether
the mains lead is kinked or damaged, switch o the
mower and disconnect the plug from the power supply.
Operating and Maintenance Safety
WARNING! Read all safety requirements and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety requirements and
instructions may result in an electric shock, re or serious
injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a
safe place for future use.
• Do not use the lawn mower if the cords are damaged
or worn.
• Do not connect a damaged cord to the mains supply or
touch a damaged cord before it is disconnected from
the mains supply. A damaged cord could allow parts to
become live and cause a risk of electrocution.
• Do not attempt to touch the blades before the machine is
disconnected from the supply and the blades have come
to a complete stop.

9
Important - please read these instructions fully
before starting assembly
General safety warnings
Operating and Maintenance Safety (continued)
• Keep extension cords away from the blade. The blade can
cause damage to cords and lead to contact with live parts.
• 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.

10
This lawn mower is designed for domestic use only:
• This electric lawn mower is intended for mowing lawns in
domestic and hobby gardens.
• This product is not to be used in wet weather conditions
and may not be used to mow wet or unusually high grass.
• This product is intended for private domestic use only, not
for any commercial trade use.
It must not be used for any purposes other than those
described. Any use of the machine that deviates from its
intended use and is not included in these instructions, is
considered unauthorised use and relieves the manufacturer
from his or her legal liability. This includes the use of
unapproved accessories and replacement parts.
Service
This tool is manufactured in accordance with the relevant
safety regulations. To avoid danger, electrical appliances must
only be repaired by qualied technicians. Call our after sales
support on 0343 515 1905 for advice.
Intended use

11
The following warning symbols appear throughout
this manual and indicate the appropriate safety
measures you should take when operating and
maintaining the appliance.
Warning symbols
Read instruction handbook before operating this machine.
Wear eye and ear protection (PPE).
Do not expose to rain.
Keep bystanders away.
Beware of sharp blades. Blades continue to rotate after
the motor is switched o. Remove plug from mains
before maintenance or if cord is damaged.
Keep exible supply cord away from cutting means.
Blade continues to rotate after the machine is switched
o. Wait until all machine components have completely
stopped before touching them.

12
Warning symbols
Guaranteed sound power level data (96dB) in accordance
with Directive 2000/14/EC.
Class II equipment.
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them
as household waste. All tools, hoses and packaging should
be sorted, taken to the local recycling centre and disposed
of in an environmentally safe way.
Cutting width.
The product complies with the applicable European
directives and an evaluation method of conformity for
these directives was done.
32CM
The product complies with the applicable UK directives
and an evaluation method of conformity for these
directives was followed.

13
Parts
In the box
1Switch lever 9Plastic lug 17 Deector guard
2Cable strain-relief 10 Support (×2) 18 Cable clip (×2)
3Upper handle bar 11 Screw (×2) 19 Wing nut (×2)
4Bolt (×2) 12 Rear wheel (×2) 20 Safety button
5Lower handle bar 13 Deck 21 Wheel axle (×2)
6Grass collection box
handle
14 Front wheel (×2) 22 Blade
7Grass collection box
top
15 Motor housing 23 Nut
8Grass collection box 16 Carrying handle 24 Grass collection
box full indicator
7
1
8
9
10
6
4
3
2
5
1
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
24
21
23 22

14
Assemble the mower
5
19
11
2 3
4 5
6 7
3
4
5
18
8
9
6
7

15
Assemble the mower
6
9
21
8
10
8
17
10
2

16
Assemble the mower
• Insert the lower handle bar into the supports on
the deck (Fig. 2).
• Fix the lower handle bar using the enclosed screws
(Fig. 3).
• Fix the upper handle bar 3using the enclosed bolts
and the wing nuts on the lower handle bar (Fig. 4).
There are two possible positions. Select the position
appropriate for the height of the user.
• Secure the cable against the handle frame with the
supplied cable clip supplied cable clip . Ensure the
cable must be clipped into the cable clip (Fig. 5).
13
5
10
511
4
19
5
18
18
Assembling Handles
Assembling the Grass Collection Box
WARNING! Wear protective gloves when mounting the
grass collection box in order to avoid injury.
8
9
6
6
8
• Fit the two halves of the grass collection box together.
The two halves are identical. Ensure that all plastic lugs
engage correctly (Fig. 6).
• Connect the grass collection box handle in one of the
two pieces of the grass collection box . The arrow
markings on the grass collection box handle and at
the top of the grass collection box show the alignment
of the grass collection box handle (Fig. 7).
7
6
We recommend always using the grass collection box
when working with the lawn mower, otherwise the
mowing result may be signicantly impaired.
8

17
Assemble the mower
• Lift the deector guard .
• Place the grass collection box on the mounting
brackets provided at the back of the lawn mower (Fig. 8).
• Lower the deector guard onto the grass collection
box .
8
21
8
17
17
Attaching the Grass Collection Box
Setting the Cutting Height
WARNING! Ensure the power cord is disconnected from
the mains supply before adjusting the cutting height.
21
• Place the lawn mower on its side.
• Grasp the wheel axle on both sides (Fig. 9).
• Pull evenly on the axle and let it snap into the desired
position (Fig. 9).
• The correct height is around 20-40mm for a decorative
lawn and around 40-60mm for a used lawn.
A higher cut height should be selected for the rst cut of
the season.
The electric lawn mower can be adjusted to the following
cutting heights, with three position changes of the front and
rear axles :
60mm - Tall cutting height
40mm - Medium cutting height
20mm - Short cutting height

18
Assemble the mower
• Hook the mains cable through the cable strain-relief
(Fig. 10).
• Connect the mower to your power supply socket.
• Before switching on, ensure that the mower is not in
contact with any foreign objects.
2
Connecting to the Power Supply
WARNING! Keep the front and rear wheels at the
same height.

19
Operate the mower
20
11 12
13 14
15
1
24
8
6
Ⅰ
Ⅱ
17
24

20
Operate the mower
• Before switching on, ensure that the mower is not in
contact with any foreign objects.
• To switch on, press the safety button on the handle,
then activate the switch lever . Release the safety
button (Fig. 11).
• To switch o, release the switch lever .
1
1
20
On/Off Operation
Operation
WARNING! After switching o the equipment, the blade
may continue to turn for several seconds. Do not touch
the moving blade. There is a risk of serious injury.
Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply, make
sure that the data on the rating plate corresponds to your
mains supply.
20
WARNING! Always ensure the on/o 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 blade is not rotating and that the power
supply is disconnected.
WARNING! Never open the deector guard if the grass
bag is being emptied and the motor is still running. The
rotating blade can cause serious injuries and throw
objects out at high speed.
Always ensure the deector guard and grass collection bag t
securely. Always switch o the motor before you remove
these items.
A safe distance between the blade deck and the user is
provided by the length of the handle. This distance must be