Challenge ME1030M, Instruction Manual

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Page 6: ... may stipulate the minimum age of a user 5 Disconnect the mains lead before carrying out any inspection servicing and maintenance work 6 The user is responsible for any injury to third parties in the working area of the lawn mower whilst using the mower 7 Only work in good light or provide the appropriate artificial light 8 Always check the mower for signs of damage 9 Ensure that all the guards ar...

Page 7: ...into rotating parts with your hands or feet Always keep away from the discharge opening 21 Before you attach or empty the grass collector switchoff the motor and wait until the blade has reached a standstill 22 The safety distance produced by the long handle must be maintained at all times 23 If you use the mower on a slope mow across the slope not in up or down direction Always be sure of your fo...

Page 8: ...n mower starts to vibrate abnormally 32 Ensure that all the nuts bolts and screws are tight and that the mower is in a safe condition for use 33 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 the necessary repair work before you start work with the mower again 34 Do not leave the mower out in ...

Page 9: ...push the mower over routes where the extension cable might become snagged or cannot move freely 48 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 Check the grass collector frequently for wear or deterioration Replace worn or damaged parts for safety 49 As a result of the voltage fluctuations this mower causes as it get...

Page 10: ...ion cords away from the blades The blades can cause damage to the 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 2 Explanation of the warning signs on the equipment see Fig 8 1 Read ...

Page 11: ...The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purpose 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 this 5 Technical data Voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Power input 1000 watts Motor speed 3350min 1 Cutting width 300mm Spring loaded axle 20mm 40mm 60mm 3 levels Volume of catch bag 30...

Page 12: ... 6 2 Fitting the grass box Fig 4a to 4f Fit the two halves of the grass box together Fig 4a Item 7a The two halves are identical Ensure that all the plastic lugs engage correctly Fig 4b Next push the grass box handle Fig 4c Item 12 into the openings on the grass box Check that the handle is secure and correctly positioned as shown in Fig 4d Before you fit the grass bag you must ensure that the mot...

Page 13: ...re 5a Important To prevent the machine switching on accidentally the lawn mower is equipped with a safety lock off Fig 5b Item A which must be pressed before the switching handle Fig 5b Item B can be activated The lawn mower switches itself off when the switch is released Repeat this process several times so that you are sure that the machine functions properly Before you perform any repair or mai...

Page 14: ...ften you should mow the lawn depends on how fast the lawn grows During the main growth period May June mow it twice a week and once a week at other times The cutting height should be between 4 and 6 cm and the growth before the next cut should be between 4 and 5 cm If the lawn grows longer than this on occasion do not make the mistake of cutting to normal length straight away since this will damag...

Page 15: ...one hand and remove the grass bag using its handle with your other hand To maintain safety the discharge flap will close when you remove the grass back to seal the rear discharge opening If any grass residues are caught in the opening it is a good idea to pull the mower backwards around 1 m to make it easier to start the motor Do not remove grass cuttings in the mower casing or on the cutter by ha...

Page 16: ...ement blade as this will ensure top performance and safety under all conditions Carry out the following steps to change the blade Undo the fastening screw Fig 7 Remove the blade and replace with a new one When fitting the blade make sure it is installed in the right direction The blade s air vanes must jut into the motor compartment Then retighten the fastening screw The tightening torque should b...

Page 17: ...e part required 9 Disposal and recycling The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being damaged in transit This packaging is raw material and can therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw material system The unit and its accessories are made of various types of material such as metal and plastic Defective components must be disposed of as special waste Ask your dealer or your local...

Page 18: ...irective 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EC EMC Directive Test Lab Name TÜV Product Service Ltd Jiangsu Address 10 Huaxia Road M Dongting Wuxi 214100 Jiangsu P R C Number Lab code for CE license 0123 Technical documentation holder Suzhou Cleva Electric Appliance Co Ltd Standards and technical specifications referred to EN 60335 1 A13 2008 EN 60335 2 77 2006 EN 62233 2008 EN 55014 1 2006 ...

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