Sovereign ASYEGT01240 User guide

18V LI-ION CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMER
Article No. 555374
Model No. ASYEGT01240
HHGL Limited, MK9 1BA; HHGL (ROI) Limited, D02 X576 July 21
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly.
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CONTENTS
General safety warnings 3
Intended use 11
Warning symbols 12
In the box 15
Assembly 16
Operating the grass trimmer 21
Maintenance and storage 24
Troubleshooting 26
Technical data 27
Recycling and disposal 29
Getting help 29
Warranty 30

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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 electric shock, 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
grass trimmer is fully conversant with the contents
of this assembly manual prior to assembling,
maintaining or operating the grass trimmer.
• Perform assembly operations as described in
this manual. Failure to observe this warning may
lead to serious injury, death, or damage to the
grass trimmer.
• Always take care when removing the packaging, to
prevent damage to you or to the grass trimmer.
IMPORTANT! Before assembling the grass trimmer,
check all the parts indicated in the manual are in the
box. Inspect all the parts for signs of damage. Do
not assemble the grass trimmer if you observe any
damaged components.

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General power tool safety warnings
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the correct use of the grass
trimmer. Read and understand the operator’s
manual and observe the warnings and instruction
labels axed to the grass trimmer.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the grass trimmer. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Never operate the tool under the inuence of
alcohol, medication or drugs.
• Use tool appropriately. This tool is only intended
for trimming grass outdoors and only designated
for use on private property. Do not force small
tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy-duty
tool.
Work area safety
• Keep work areas clean. Cluttered areas can
cause accidents.
• Consider work area environment. Do not
expose the tool to high humidity or rain. Do not
use the tool in damp and wet conditions. Keep the
work area well lit. Do not use the tool where there
is a risk of causing re or an explosion, e.g. in the
presence of ammable liquids and gases.
• Keep all bystanders, children and pets away.
Never operate the grass trimmer while people,
especially children, or pets are nearby.

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Personal safety
• Wear eye protection, long trousers and stout
shoes at all times while operating the machine.
• Avoid using the machine in bad weather
conditions especially when there is a risk
of lightning.
• Use the machine only in daylight or good
articial light.
• Never operate the machine with damaged guards
or shields or without guards or shields in place.
• Only switch on the motor once you are safe to do
so. Ensure hands and feet are away from cutting
means.
• Always disconnect the grass trimmer from the
power supply (e.g. remove the battery pack from
the machine) in the following situations:
1) whenever the grass trimmer is left unattended;
2) before clearing a blockage;
3) before checking, cleaning or working on
the grass trimmer;
4) after striking a foreign object;
5) whenever the grass trimmer starts
vibrating abnormally.
• Take care against injury to feet and hands from
the cutting means.
• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are
kept clear of debris.

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i) Never t metal cutting elements.
j) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
k) Walk, never run.
l) Do not overreach and ensure you keep your
balance at all times.
m) Do not touch moving hazardous parts before
removing the battery pack from the grass trimmer
and waiting for moving parts to come to a
complete stop.
• Disconnect the battery. Disconnect the battery
from the grass trimmer when not in use, or when
servicing or cleaning.
• Check for damaged parts. Before each use,
carefully check the tool for damage. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
condition that may aect its operation. Do not
use the grass trimmer if any parts are damaged or
defective. Ensure any damaged or defective parts
are repaired or replaced by an authorised service
agent. Never attempt any repairs yourself.
• Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry, secure place, out of the reach of
children.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean and in
good condition for better and safer performance.
Follow the instructions for maintenance and
changing accessories. Keep handles and switches
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

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• Have your tool repaired by an authorised
service agent. This tool is manufactured in
accordance with the relevant safety regulations.
To avoid danger, battery-operated appliances
must only be repaired by qualied technicians.
WARNING!
The use of attachments or accessories, not
recommended by the manufacturer of this
tool, can result in serious personal injury.
Additional safety instructions for batteries
and chargers
Batteries
• Never attempt to open or shred the unit for
any reason.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water, heat
or re. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
• Do not incinerate the battery pack, even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out;
the battery pack can explode in a re.
• Do not subject the battery pack to
mechanical shock.
• Do not store in locations where the temperature
may exceed 40oC.
• Do not leave the battery pack in the charger when
charging is nished, otherwise battery leakage
may occur.
• Charge only at room temperature.

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• Charge only by using the charger provided with
the tool (see technical data).
• Before charging, make sure that the battery is dry
and clean.
• Wipe the battery pack with a clean, dry cloth if it
becomes dirty.
• Use only the correct type of battery for the tool
(see technical data).
• Only dispose of electrical or battery items in
appropriate collection schemes.
• Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may
occur. When you notice liquid on the battery,
proceed as follows:
- Carefully wipe the liquid o using a cloth.
- Avoid skin contact.
- Dispose of the battery in an environmentally-
friendly manner.
• In case of skin or eye contact, follow the
instructions below:
- The battery uid, a 25-30% solution of
potassium hydroxide, can be harmful. In case
of skin contact, immediately rinse with water.
Neutralise with a mild acid, such as lemon juice or
vinegar. In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly
with clean water for at least 10 minutes.
Consult a physician.
• Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not store
battery packs haphazardly in a box or drawer
where they may short-circuit each other, or be

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short-circuited by conductive materials. When
the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a re.
• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of children.
• Remove the battery from the equipment when not
in use.
WARNING!
The batteries in your battery pack are the
lithium-ion type. Do not dispose of battery
packs/batteries into household waste, re
or water. Battery packs/batteries should
be collected, recycled or disposed of in an
environmentally-friendly manner.
Chargers
• This grass trimmer can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge, if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way, and understand the
hazards involved.
• Children should not play with the grass trimmer.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be
carried by children without supervision.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly

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qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Disconnect the charger from the power supply
and allow it to cool down before cleaning,
maintenance, storage or transportation.
• Before using the charger, read all the instructions
and cautionary markings on the charger.
• The charger and battery pack supplied with this
tool are specially designed to work together. Only
use the charger with the battery pack for this tool.
• Charge the battery pack indoors only as the
charger is designed for indoor use only.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Protect the charger against moisture and
wet conditions.
• There is a danger of electric shock.
• Do not place any object on top of the charger as it
could cause overheating. Do not place the charger
near any heat source.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is
absolutely necessary. The use of an improper
extension cord could cause the risk of re, electric
shock or electrocution.
• Do not use the charger if it has been subjected to
a heavy knock, dropped or otherwise damaged in
any way. Have the charger checked and repaired
by an authorised service centre.

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• When charging batteries, ensure that the battery
charger is in a well-ventilated area and away
from ammable materials. Batteries can get hot
during charging. Do not overcharge any batteries.
Ensure that batteries and chargers are not left
unsupervised during charging.
INTENDED USE
This Li-ion grass trimmer has been designed for
cutting weeds, grass or similar soft vegetation,
in hard to reach areas, within private and hobby
gardens. 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.
Important! This tool must not be used for
composting purposes (shredding), as this could result
in injury or damage to property.

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WARNING SYMBOLS
Warning! Read operator’s manual.
Conforms to all relevant safety standards.
The product complies with the applicable UK
Directives, and an evaluation method of conformity for
these directives was done.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Keep bystanders away.
Disconnect the battery pack before any adjustments,
repair or maintenance.
Do not expose to rain.
Guaranteed sound power level data (90dB), in
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC.
90

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Warning symbols on the charger
Before use, carefully read through the user manual.
For indoor use only.
Class II equipment.
Pole orientation.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of
with household waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your local authority or store for
recycling advice.
Conforms to all relevant safety standards.
The product complies with the applicable UK
Directives, and an evaluation method of conformity for
these directives was done.

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Warning Symbols on the Battery
Do not dispose of batteries in rivers or immerse
in water.
Do not subject the battery to strong sunlight over long
periods and do not leave it on a heater (max. 45oC).
Do not dispose of batteries in a re. They will explode
and cause injury.
Contains Li-ion battery. All batteries must be recycled
or disposed of properly.
Do not dispose of batteries in household waste.
Return exhausted batteries to your local collection or
recycling point.
Conforms to all relevant safety standards.
The product complies with the applicable UK
Directives, and an evaluation method of conformity for
these directives was done.
max. 45
o
C
Li-Ion

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IN THE BOX
Parts
1. Safety switch lock
2. Main switch
3. Front handle
4. Upper tube
5. Battery pack
6. Charger
7. Charger plug
8. Connecting knob
9. Motor housing
10. Protection guard
11. Cutting blade
12. Spare cutting blade
13. Knob
14. Lower tube
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2
3
4
5
6
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10
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING!
Before using the tool, read all instructions carefully.
Charging the battery
WARNING!
The charger and battery pack are specically designed
to work together so do not attempt to use any other
devices. Never insert or allow metallic objects into
your charger or battery pack connections because an
electrical failure and hazard will occur.
The battery needs to be charged before rst use and
whenever it fails to produce sucient power on jobs that
were easily done before.
WARNING! NEVER LEAVE THE BATTERY AND
CHARGER UNATTENDED WHEN CHARGING THE
BATTERY.
This product comes with a lithium-ion battery pack.
Lithium-ion batteries don’t lose charge when not in use, and
don’t lose charging capacity over time. Nevertheless, it is best
practice to charge the battery when empty or insucient to
do the job.
Charging procedure
WARNING!
The battery cannot be charged immediately after use,
it should cool o for a period of time.
1. Plug the charger into an appropriate AC power socket.
2. Insert the charger plug (7) into the charging hole (A1) in the
battery pack (5), make sure the plug is fully in position. The
LED (A2) lights on the battery pack ash to tell you that the
battery pack is on charge.

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3. The battery pack will be fully charged in 4-5 hours. The
three LED (A2) lights all turn green to tell you that the
battery pack is fully charged.
Important charging notes
Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the
battery pack is charged when the air temperature is between
18-24oC. Do not charge the battery pack in a very low or
very high air temperature. This is important and will prevent
serious damage to the battery pack.
1. When using your tool continuously, the batteries in your
battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery
pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before
attempting to recharge.
2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch
while charging. This is a normal condition and does not
indicate a problem.
3. Use the charger in normal room temperatures whenever
possible. To prevent overheating, do not cover the charger
and do not charge battery packs in direct sunlight or near
heat sources.
4. If the battery pack does not charge properly:
- Check the main socket by plugging in a lamp or
other appliance.
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5
A1
A2

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- Move the charger and battery pack to a location where
the surrounding air temperature is approximately
18-24oC.
- If charging problems persist, take or send the tool,
battery pack and charger to your local service centre.
5. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
produce sucient power on jobs which were easily
done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these
conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also
charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no
adverse eect on the battery pack.
6. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to
the power supply, the exposed charging contacts inside
the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign
materials of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited
to, steel wool, aluminium foil, or any build-up of metallic
particles, should be kept away from charger cavities.
Always unplug the charger from the power supply when
there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug the charger
before attempting to clean it.
7. Do not immerse the charger in water or any other liquid.
WARNING!
Don’t allow any liquid to get inside the charger;
electric shocks may result. To facilitate the cooling of
the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger
or battery pack in a warm environment, such as in a
metal shed, or an un-insulated trailer.
WARNING!
Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack
breaks or cracks, return to a service centre for
recycling; do not put it into further use.

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Install the guard
1. Remove one screw from the motor housing.
2. Slide the guard over the motor housing.
3. Re-insert the screw into the guard and tighten.
Connect the upper tube and lower tube
1. Align the arrow in the upper tube and lower tube, plug the
lower tube into the upper tube.
2. Tighten the knob (C) to make sure it is tight.
Handle adjustment
Adjust the angle of the auxiliary handle to ease operation and
prevent loss of control.
1. Loosen the knob and move the handle up or downward.
2. Tighten the knob to secure the auxiliary handle in the
adjusted position.
B
C

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D
D
E
Remove or install the battery pack
WARNING!
Always release the on/o trigger before insertion or
removal of the battery pack.
Remove the battery pack. Depress the button (D) on the two
sides of the battery pack, and then remove the pack (E) from
the tool.
Install the battery pack. Align the ribs on both sides of the
battery pack with the slots in the housing, and slip it into
place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with
a click sound. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool,
causing injury to you or someone around you.