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CHALLENGE 1000W 32CM Lawn Mower Original Manual SLM32E-ZB Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly. These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your lawn mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
Contents Introduction....................3 Safety Information ....................3 Parts list ......................... 13 Assembly..................15 Operation....................19 Maintenance and Storage ..................22 Troubleshooting...................26 Technical Data ......................28 Recycling and Disposal....................29 Guarantee ........................30 Produced in China. Argos Limited 489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW. Argos (N.I.) Ltd, Forestside Shopping Centre, Upper Galwally, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT8 6FX.
We would like you to be completely satisfied with your new product and hope you will enjoy using this tool for many years. Your CHALLENGE Lawn Mower has been designed for cutting grass and similar soft vegetation in private and hobby garden areas which are accessible with a Lawn Mower.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Training 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the correct use of the product. 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Preparation 4. Before use check the supply and extension cord for signs of damage or aging. If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the supply immediately.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Operation 11. Switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s). 12. Do not tilt the product when switching on the motor, except if the product has to be tilted for starting.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Operation 17. If the product starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately) - inspect for damage, - replace or repair any damaged parts, - check for and tighten any loose parts. Maintenance and storage 1.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Vibration and noise reduction To reduce the impact of noise and vibration emission, limit the time of operation, use low-vibration and low-noise operating modes as well as wear personal protective equipment.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Emergency Familiarise yourself with the use of this product by means of this instruction manual. Memorise the safety directions and follow them to the letter. This will help to prevent risks and hazards.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Intended use The product is intended for mowing grass in domestic gardens only. It must not be used to mow unusually high, dry or wet grass, e.g. pasture grass; for shredding leaves or mulching.
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Safety Information Warning Symbols Read the instruction manual before use. Wear ear protection. Wear eye protection. Wear dust mark. Wear gloves to protect your hands. Wear safety boots to protect your feet. Do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions. WARNING-Keep supply flexible cord away from the cutting blades.
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Safety Information Warning Symbols This product is constructed using protection class II. That means it is equipped with enhanced or double insulation and does not need to be earthed. Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way.
Parts list Parts description Upper handle 11. Grass catcher Knob with bolt x 2 12. Cord Lower handle 13. Cord clip x2 Transportation handle 14. Lock-off button Air vents 15. Start lever Wheel x 4 16. Blade Hand knob x 4 17.
Assembly Preparing to assemble the lawn mower WARNING! Always check the mounting plates before assembling the wheels. Never attach the wheel on a damaged or loose mounting plate. The wheels must be assembled on the same height level. Using a product with wheels assembled on different height level may cause damage of the cutting unit (e.g.
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Assembly Wheel assembly Repeat the assembly for the other three wheel assemblies. NOTE! Hand knobs for left side or right side wheels are different! The two hand knobs with black colour bolts are for the left side wheels ; The two hand knobs with silver colour bolts are for the right side wheels.
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Assembly Mounting the upper handle bar Remove the bolts from the knobs and keep them handy. Attach the upper handle bar to the lower handle bars and align the holes in the upper handle bar with the ones in the lower handle bars (See Fig G, H &...
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Assembly Mounting the grass catcher Fit the upper part onto the lower part by fixing all the outer clips correctly (See Fig K). Fit the handle onto the top of the grass catcher so that it clicks into place (See Fig L). Hang the grass box on to the hook (See Fig M).
Operation Switching on/off Ensure the start lever is released. Press the lock-off button and hold it in position (See Fig N). Squeeze the start lever towards the handle to switch the product on (See Fig O). Hold the start lever in position during operation. Release the lock-off button once the product is running.
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Operation Cutting height adjustment Release the start lever and disconnect the product from the power supply before adjusting the height of the wheels. Loosen the knob and remove them together with the wheel. NOTE! To loosen the knobs on the right side (with silver bolts turn anticlockwise, on the left side (with black bolts) turn clockwise.
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Operation Mowing Never cut off more than one-third of the total length of the grass for a healthy lawn. In the autumn, lawns should only be cut as long as there is growth. Slowly push the product forward. Mow in slightly overlapping rows. The most effective pattern for mowing lawns is straight lines along one of the sides.
Maintenance and storage Exchange the spool WARNING! Only perform repairs and maintenance work according to these instructions. All further works must be performed by a qualified specialist. Always switch the product off, disconnect it from the power supply and let the product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work! Keep the product clean.
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Maintenance and storage Underbody and cutting device Keep the underbody and cutting device clean and free of debris. Check all nuts and bolts periodically for tightness before operation. After prolonged use, especially in sandy soil conditions, the cutting device will become worn and lose some of its original shape.
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Maintenance and storage Cleaning If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. UK plug If you need to replace the fitted plug, then follow the instructions below. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean.
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Maintenance and storage Transportation Switch the product off and disconnect from the power supply before transporting it anywhere. Adjust the cutting height to the highest position as described above. Attach transportation guards, if applicable. Always transport the product by its handle. When lifting the product use the transportation handle as an aid.
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Suspected malfunctions are often due to causes that the user can fix themselves. Therefore check the product using this section. In most cases the problem can be solved quickly. WARNING! Only perform the steps described within these instructions! All further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an authorised service centre or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself!
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Trouble shooting Storage • Clean the product as described above. • Store the product and its accessories in a dry, frost-free place. • Always store the product in a place that is inaccessible to children. The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and 30°C. •...
Technical data Technical Data Table Model No. SLM32E-ZB Rated voltage 230 - 240 V~, 50 Hz Input power 1000 W Cutting width 320 mm No load speed n 3500 min Cutting height 25/45/65 mm; 3 levels Protection class Machine Weight approx.
Recycling and Disposal Disposal Instructions Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way. Recycle rather than dispose of unwanted material in landfill whenever possible.
Guarantee Dear Customer, In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our Customer service department on the telephone number shown below. 1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights. Claims must be accompanied by Proof of Purchase.
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