Sovereign MEH929 User manual

Instruction Manual
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
SOVEREIGN
900W Electric Hover Mower (Model: MEH929)
310474
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from
your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline
on 0345 077 8888.
Sep 2014
After Sales Support
UK/Ireland 0345 077 8888
Republic of Ireland 0124 77708
Web www.homebasespares.co.uk

Contents
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Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Warning Symbols.........................................................................................................................................3
General Safety..............................................................................................................................................5
Personal Safety ............................................................................................................................................6
Operating and Maintenance Safety..........................................................................................................10
Parts............................................................................................................................................................12
Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................13
Handle Assembly .......................................................................................................................................13
Extension Lead ..........................................................................................................................................14
Operating Instructions & Tips .......................................................................................................................15
Setting the Cutting Heights.......................................................................................................................15
ON/OFF Operation.....................................................................................................................................17
Operation....................................................................................................................................................18
Mowing Advice..........................................................................................................................................19
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................20
Cleaning & Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................20
Blade Maintenance....................................................................................................................................21
Maintenance and Storage .........................................................................................................................21
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................22
General Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................22
Technical Data................................................................................................................................................23
Technical Data Table..................................................................................................................................23
Disposal..........................................................................................................................................................23
Disposal and Recycling.............................................................................................................................23
Getting Help ...................................................................................................................................................23

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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.
Wear eye and ear protection.
Do not use the machine in the rain or leave it outdoors
when it is raining.
Pay attention that bystanders are not injured by objects
thrown out from the machine.
Keep bystanders away. Do not operate whilst
people especially children or pets are in the aera.
Switch off! Remove plug from mains before adjusting,
cleaning or if cable is entangled or damaged . Keep the
cable away from the cutting parts .
Disconnect from the mains supply before any maintenance
work.
Warning. Beware of electric shocks
Warnings Symbols
Safety Information
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Keep the mains supply cord away from the cutting blade.
Noise level specication Lwa in dB.
Protection class II
Do not dispose of electrical equipment in domestic waste.
Cutting width
Important! When using 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 at all times.
• If you give the equipment to any other person, give them
these operating instructions as well.
Warnings Symbols (continued)
Safety Information
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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.
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.
Please note that this equipment has not been designed
for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
Your warranty will also be voided if the machine is used in
commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent
purposes.
Assembly
The push handles must be fully assembled, undamaged
and in correct working order before using the hover mower.
Follow the operating instructions step-by-step and use
the pictures provided as a visual guide to assemble these
parts.
Power supply
Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply
ensure that the data on the rating plate corresponds to
your mains supply.
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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.
• Extension cables must comply to H07RN-F requirements
as described in DIN 57 282/VDE 0282 and must have
a minimum cross-section of 1.5 mm2. 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.
• Never allow children or others who are not familiar with
the operating instructions to use the hover mower. Local
regulations may stipulate the minimum age of the user of
this type of machinery.
• 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
off any unneeded equipment or connect it to a different
circuit.
• This machine is not designed to be used by people
(including children) with limited physical, sensory or
mental capacities or those with no experience and/
or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person
who is responsible for their safety or they have received
instructions from such a person in how to use the
Personal Safety
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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.
• 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.
• Before each use, inspect the mower to check the plastic
cutters, 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 mower may
only be carried out by a qualied electrician.
• Follow the instructions to t or remove the plastic cutters
and wear protective gloves.
• The user remains responsible for any injury to third
parties within the working area of the hover mower whilst
the hover 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 inammable or explosive uids,
vapours or gases nearby.
Personal Safety (continued)
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• 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.
• Check the site on which you intend to use the hover
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 of the
power cable and keep it away from the cutting blade at
all times.
• Ensure that you do not push the mower over areas that
might damage or snare the power cable.
• Before you lift the hover mower to transport it, switch off
the motor, disconnect the mains lead and wait until the
cutting head has come to a complete standstill. Ensure
the cutting head is facing away from you.
• Never reach towards rotating parts with your hands or
feet.
• 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
degrees.
• 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.
Personal Safety (continued)
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• 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.
• Switch off 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 hover mower begins to vibrate abnormally, switch
it off immediately, disconnect the plug immediately 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.
• Never run or attempt to push the mower over any areas
except your lawn or other grassed areas. Carefully
actuate the starter switch in accordance with the
instructions. (See Operating Instructions)
• Do not switch the mower on and off frequently over a
short period of time, and in particular do not play with
the ON/OFF switch.
• Do not touch the cutting head 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.
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• 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.
• Before you adjust or clean the mower or check whether
the mains lead is kinked or damaged, switch off the
mower and disconnect the plug from the power supply.
Personal Safety (continued)
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, re and serious
injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place
for future use.
• Do not use the lawnmower 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.
• Keep extension cords away from the blade. The blade
can cause damage to cords and lead to contact with live
parts.
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• 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.
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1Switch box
2Start / Stop switch
lever
3Upper handle
4Handle fastening
wing nuts
5Lower handle
6Safety lock-off
button
7Cable strain relief
hook
8Cable clamp
In the Box
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• Place the ends of the lower handle 5into the slots.
• Secure lower handle 5to the deck by rmly pushing a retaining pin 11 through the retaining
holes on the deck and through the bottom end of the handle.
• Repeat on the other side.
• Ensure the upper handle 3and the lower handle 5 are aligned correctly and move freely.
• Fix the upper handle 3section to the lower handle 5. Use the bolts 12 and wing nuts 4
provided. There are two possible height positions. Choose the one most suitable to the operator’s
height.
• Clip the cable to the handle bar with the cable clamp 8provided.
When the two wing nuts are loosened, the handle can be folded (Fig.4 ) for easy storage. Ensure the
power cable is not caught between the folding sections.
Handle Assembly
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Handle Assembly (Continued)
Assembly
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Hook the cable through the cable strain relief hook to help prevent it from coming loose or
disconnected whilst you are mowing. (Fig. 5)
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Setting the Cutting Heights
Operating Instructions & Tips
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. The blade is pre-set to the 33mm cutting height in the factory.
• Height of cut is adjusted by turning over the cutting head 13 .
• Disconnect from the main electricity supply and wait until the fan 14 and the cutting head 13 have
stopped rotating.
• Turn your product upside down.
A higher cut height (Fig 7)should generally be selected for the rst cut of the season. When cutting
longer grass, cut the grass in 2 or more passes, rst on the higher cutting setting then on the lower
cutting setting. These techniques will help to a avoid over-stressing your grass.
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Setting the Cutting Heights (continued)
Operating Instructions & Tips
To remove the cutting head and fan (Fig. 8)
• hold the fan 14 rmly and twist the cutting head 13 anticlockwise as illustrated. Hold the cutting
head 13 in the centre and remove as illustrated . Hold fan 14 in the centre and remove as
illustrated.
• Inspect for damage and clean as necessary before replacing the fan and the cutting head.
To refit the fan and set the cutting height (Fig.9)
• Replace the fan 14 as illustrated on to the motor drive shaft. Position the cutting head 13 onto
motor drive shaft according to the height of cut you need. Position the blades ush with the fan if
you want the higher setting (33mm). Turn the cutter head 13 the other way around, with a larger
space between the fan 14 and the cutting blades, if you want the lower cutting height setting
(10mm). Hold the fan 14 rmly and twist the cutting head 13 clockwise as illustrated. Ensure it is
securely locked into position.
IMPORTANT!Always ensure the fan and cutting head are correctly located on the drive shaft and
securely locked into position. If the blade has broken, it will be difcult to take it off by hand, or even
may hurt your ngers, so it is necessary to wear gloves or other protective equipment to prevent
harming your ngers.
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ON/OFF Operation
Operating Instructions & Tips
• 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.
• To switch on, press the safety lock-off button 7on the handle, then activate the start/stop switch
lever 2. Release the lock-off button 7.
• To switch off, release the start/stop switch lever 2.
• Start cutting once the mower has reached full speed.
Note! There are two start/stop switch levers tted, either one can be used for starting the product.
After switching off the equipment, the blade may continue to turn for several seconds. Do not touch
the moving blade. There is a risk of serious injury.
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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.
A safe distance between the blade deck and the user is provided by the length of the handle. This
distance must be maintained at all times. Take special care when mowing and changing direction on
embankments and slopes. Ensure that you have a secure surface to stand on, wear shoes with anti-
slip soles that offer good grip, and long trousers. Always mow across the slope (not in up or down
direction).
Do not use the mower on gradients exceeding 15° for safety reasons.
Take special care when moving backwards and pulling the hover mower. Never pull the mower
backwards when the motor is running.
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Mowing Advice
Operating Instructions & Tips
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 difcult to start the mower and also adversely affect the mowing quality and the grass collection.
Switch off the motor before you carry out any inspections of the cutting head. Remember that the
cutting head will continue to turn for a few seconds after the motor has been switched off. Never
attempt to stop the cutting head.
The cutting system must be kept in good condition and inspected before and after use. Switch off the
motor before you carry out any inspections of the cutting system. Remember that the cutting head
will continue to turn for a few seconds after the motor has been switched off. Never attempt to stop
the cutting head.
Check plastic cutters for wear and replace when necessary. Plastic cutters should be straight, replace
if bent or twisted.
Place the mains lead in loops on the ground near the wall socket. Mow away from the socket and
cable and ensure that the mains lead is always on the section of lawn that you have already mowed so
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Cleaning & Maintenance
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.
• Remove the cutting head, to gain access to the fan and clean with a soft brush.
• Wipe over the surface of your product with a dry cloth.
IMPORTANT!Always wear work gloves when engaging in any maintenance work.
Never use water or cleaning your product. Do not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or solvents
some can destroy critical plastic parts.