CHALLENGE 1000W Electric Rotary Mower 6144472 (Model: ME1031M) Original Manual 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.
Contents Safety Information........................................................................................................................................... 3 Warnings Symbols........................................................................................................................................3 General Safety...............................................................................................................................................5 Personal Safety...............
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warnings Symbols The following warning symbols appear throughout this assembly manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembly 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.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warnings Symbols (continued) Wait until all moving parts have stopped completely before touching them. The blade may continue to rotate after the machine is switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury. Noise level specification Lwa in dB. Protection class II Do not dispose of electrical equipment in domestic waste.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety Intended usage This lawn 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.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety Note! Only supply power to the equipment through 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.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly 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.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • Never run the mower in enclosed or poorly ventilated rooms or if there are inflammable or explosive fluids, vapours or gases nearby. • Switch off the motor and disconnect the mains lead before clearing blockages in the grass ejection area and before you inspect it if the mower has struck a foreign body. • Always use the lawn mower with the grass collector correctly fitted.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • 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 collector is not fitted. • 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).
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • • • • • • • • • • • 10 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.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly 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, fire 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.
In the Box Parts 1 On/off switch lever 2 Cable strain-relief clamp 3 4 Upper push handle Fastening bolts for upper push handle (x2) 5 Bottom handle (x2) 6 Grass box 7 Fastening screws for bottom handle (x2) 8 Motor housing 9 Safety guard 10 Grass box handle 11 Cable clips 12 Switch box 13 Safety lock-off 1 1 13 2 12 3 11 4 5 10 9 6 8 12 7 Customer Helpline 0343 515 1906
Assembly Step 1 - Handle Assembly 2a 2b 5 7 2c 2d 4 H L 2a-2b. Fit a bottom handle into the opening provided for it and secure it as shown in Fig. 2b with a screw 7 . Proceed in the same way on the other side. 2c. When you fit the upper push handle you can decide the height of the push handle by selecting the appropriate fastening hole. Fasten the upper push handle using either the holes L for a low position or H for a high position. 2d.
Assembly Step 2 - Grass Collector Assembly 3a 3b 3c 10 3d 9 A 14 Customer Helpline 0343 515 1906
Assembly Step 2 - Grass Collector Assembly (continued) 3a. Align the fronts end of the top half and the bottom half of the grass box. Clip the two halves together starting at the front. 3b. Once the front clips on either side are secure, work back on either side to secure each clip . This method will help to keep the two halves of the box aligned. 3c. Fit the handle 10 into the top of the grass box. 3d.
Operating Instructions & Tips Setting the Cutting Heights 4a 4b 1 2 3 IMPORTANT! Set the cutting height only when the motor is switched off and the power cable has been disconnected. The cutting height is adjusted as shown in Figs. 4a and 4b. To do this, turn the hub cap clockwise to release the bolt (Fig. 4a) and remove the hub cap with the bolt and wheel. The wheels can now be fitted in position 1, 2 or 3 to suit the required cutting height.
Operating Instructions & Tips Operation 5a 11 5b 1 13 11 Before you connect the mower to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate is identical to the mains data. Connect the plug to an extension cable if necessary. IMPORTANT! To prevent the machine switching on accidentally, the lawn mower is equipped with a safety lock-off 13 which must be pressed before switch lever 1 can be activated. The lawn mower switches itself off when the switch is released.
Operating Instructions & Tips Mowing Advice We recommend that you mow in overlapping lines. Only mow with a sharp blade so that the blades of grass do not fray. Frayed grass blades may turn yellow. To achieve a good cut, guide the lawn mower in lines that are as straight as possible. These lines should always overlap by a few centimeters so that you do not leave any uncut strips. How often you need to mow your lawn depends on how fast the grass is growing. During the main growth period mow more frequently.
Maintenance Cleaning & Maintenance Always disconnect the mains power plug engaging in any cleaning work. Cleaning • Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a soft brush or blow it with compressed air at low pressure after usage. • Clean the mower regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these may damage plastic components. • Ensure that no water can seep into the device.
Maintenance Blade Maintenance (continued) If the blade is blunt, it can be sharpened in a specialised workshop. If the blade is damaged or showing signs of imbalance, it must be replaced. Carry out the following steps to change the blade: • Undo the fastening bolt (Fig. 6). • Remove the blade and replace with a new one. • When fitting the blade, make sure it is installed in the right direction. The wings on the blade must be on the top (nearest to the deck). • Then retighten the fastening bolt.
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the mower.
Technical Data Technical Data Table Specification Voltage Power input Motor speed Cutting width Cutting height adjustment Volume of grass collector Wheel size Sound pressure level Sound power level Vibration at the handlebars ahv Insulation protection class Value 220-240V~ 50Hz 1000W 3350min-1 31cm 20, 40, 60 mm; 3 levels 30 litres 140/140mm 84 dB(A) k=3 dB(A) 96 dB(A) < 2.5m/s2 II Disposal Disposal and Recycling Do not dispose with household waste.
