CHALLENGE
1100W Electric Hover Mower
Original Manual
5991963
(Model: MEH1129B)
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.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 0343 515 1906 .
Sep 2016 Rev A
Contents
Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Warning Symbols......................................................................................................................................... |
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General Safety.............................................................................................................................................. |
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Personal Safety............................................................................................................................................. |
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Operating and Maintenance Safety.......................................................................................................... |
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In the Box........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Parts............................................................................................................................................................ |
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Assembly......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Handle Assembly........................................................................................................................................ |
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Operating Instructions & Tips.................................................................................................................... |
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Setting the Cutting Heights........................................................................................................................ |
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ON/OFF Operation...................................................................................................................................... |
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Operation.................................................................................................................................................... |
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Emptying the grassbox.............................................................................................................................. |
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Mowing Advice........................................................................................................................................... |
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Maintenance................................................................................................................................................... |
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Cleaning & Maintenance............................................................................................................................ |
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Blade Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... |
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Maintenance and Storage.......................................................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................. |
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General Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ |
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Technical Data................................................................................................................................................ |
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Technical Data Table.................................................................................................................................. |
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Disposal........................................................................................................................................................... |
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Disposal and Recycling.............................................................................................................................. |
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Getting Help.................................................................................................................................................... |
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Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Warnings Symbols
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.
10m 
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
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Safety Information
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Warnings Symbols (continued)
Keep the mains supply cord away from the cutting blade. 
Noise level specification Lwa in dB.
Protection class II
Do not dispose of electrical equipment in domestic waste.
29cm
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.
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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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Safety Information
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Personal Safety
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
fluctuations 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
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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.
•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 fitted 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 qualified personnel. Use only genuine spare parts.
•Repair work on the electrical parts of the mower may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
•Follow the instructions to fit 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 artificial light.
•Never use the mower when you are tired.
•Never run the mower in enclosed or poorly ventilated rooms or if there are inflammable or explosive fluids, vapours or gases nearby.
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