CHALLENGE Challenge 18V 31cm Cordless Lawn Mower CH18V2 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 after sales support on 0343 515 1906.
Contents Symbols............................................................................................................................................................ 3 Safety Information............................................................................................................................................5 General Safety...............................................................................................................................................
Symbols Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warning Symbols The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the appliance. Take extra care, beware of hazards. Caution Read instruction manual. Keep bystanders away. Beware of sharp blades. Blades may continue to rotate after the motor is switched off. Beware of injury to toes or fingers.
Symbols Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warning Symbols (continued) T/3.15A Fuse Electrical appliances must not be disposed of with the domestic waste. li-ion Batteries contain Lithium-ion. Do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Do not dispose of battery packs in rivers or immerse in water. Do not dispose of battery packs in fire. Do not subject the battery to direct sunlight over long periods and do not leave it on or near a heat source (max. 60°C).
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety 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.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Never operate the machine while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. • Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your view of a child or animal that may run into the path of the mower. • Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Walk, never run. • Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. • Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the mower towards you. • Stay Alert: Do not operate the mower when you are tired. Pay attention to what you are doing. • Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is running. • Do not carry the machine with your finger on the switch. • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • Do not use a machine if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any machine that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Always wear proper eye protection in order to protect your eyes while operating or performing any adjustment or repair. Thrown objects that ricochet can cause serious eye injury. • Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling. Release the handle immediately. • Do not use the mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Do not force the mower.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Never operate mower without correct safety devices in place and in working order. Do not operate the mower with damaged safety devices. Doing so can result in injury. • Ensure that the safety key is not installed when the mower is not in use. This prevents accidental starting of the machine. • Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Use only genuine replacement parts and accessories.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • WARNING! This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation! This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and medical implant manufacturer before operating this product! • Store the mower, the charger and the battery
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Battery Safety Information (continued) • Do not charge battery in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock. • For best results, your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 4°C but less than 40°C. • Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Charger Safety Information • Ensure the battery pack is charged indoors only, in a dry, cool and well-ventilated environment. • Do not use non-rechargeable batteries! • Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged, immediately discontinue use. Replace the charger with the identical unit as listed in the Technical Data Table in this manual.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Intended Use This lawnmower is designed for domestic use only: • This cordless lawnmower is intended for mowing lawns in domestic and hobby gardens. • This product is not to be used in wet weather conditions and may not be used to mow wet or unusually high grass. • This product is intended for private domestic use only, not for any commercial trade use.
In the Box Parts 1 Top Handle 8 Deck 14 Safety Button 2 Switch Lever 9 Front Wheel 15 Cable Clip (x2) 3 Left Lower Handle 16 Wing Nut (x2) 4 Deflector Guard Battery Compartment Cover 17 Bolt (x2) 5 Grass Collection Box 18 Grass Collection Box Handle 19 Top Half of the Grass Collection Box 6 7 Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Rear Wheel 10 11 Isolator Key 12 Grass Box Full Indicator 13 Right Lower Handle 20 Bottom Half of the Grass Collection Box 21 Tongue 22 Battery
In the Box Parts (continued) 1 19 16 3 20 13 15 21 16 22 After Sales Support 0343 515 1906 17 23 18 24 25
Assembly Step 1 - Assembling Handles 1 1 2 3 • Insert the left and right lower handles into the slots of the housing. Ensure the locking pin button ( 1 ) is secured into place (Fig. 1). NOTE! After assembly of the left and right lower handles, check that they are secure and cannot be pulled out of the mower deck. • Fix the top curved handle section to the lower handle bars. Use the bolts and wing nuts provided. There are two possible height positions.
Assembly Step 2 - Assembling the Grass Collection Box 4 • Clip the grass collection box handle into the top half of the grass collection box (Fig. 4). • Align the front ends of the top and bottom pieces of the grass collection box. Clip the two pieces together starting at the front (Fig. 5). • Once the front clips are secure, work back on either side to secure each clip. This method will help to keep the two pieces of the box aligned (Fig. 5).
Assembly Step 2 - Assembling the Grass Collection Box (continued) 6 • Slide the tongue into the front section of the grass collection box and ensure it is securely located (Fig. 6). ATTENTION! Never operate the mower unless the deflector guard and grass collection box are fully installed. Risk of injury! Step 3 - Fitting/Removing the Grass Collection Box 7 1 • Lift the deflector guard. • Place the grass collection box on the mounting bracket ( 1 ) at the back of the lawn mower.
Assembly Step 4 - Fitting/Removing the Battery 9 8 NOTE! The battery is stored under the safety flap during delivery. Take out the battery before fitting it (Fig. 8). Fitting the battery Lift the battery compartment cover and slide the battery into the battery chamber. Ensure it slides smoothly along the support rails and locks into position. Close the battery cover. Removing the battery Stop the machine. Pull out the isolator key.
Operation Setting the Cutting Heights 10 2 1 3 IMPORTANT! Set the cutting height only when the motor is switched off and the isolator key has been removed. WARNING! Stop the machine, release the switch lever and wait until the blade stops before adjusting the cutting height. Remember, the blade may continue to rotate after the machine is switched off. A rotating blade can cause injury. CAUTION! Do not touch rotating blades.
Operation Starting and Stopping 12 11 13 WARNING! Always remember that the blade may continue to rotate for a few seconds after the machine is switched off. Allow the motor/blade to stop rotating before switching “on” again. Do not rapidly switch off and on. Starting: Before switching on, ensure that the mower is not in contact with any foreign objects. • Ensure the battery is correctly fitted and charged. • Insert the isolator key (Fig. 11). • Press and hold the safety button (Fig. 12).
Operation Grass Box Full Indicator 14 Your mower may be fitted with a grass box full indicator. This is a small yellow flap on the top side of the grass collection box. When this flap remains open as you work, it means that the grass collection box is not full (air flowing freely through the grass collection box). When this flap remains closed it means that the grass collection box is full and needs to be emptied (no airflow through the grass collection box) (Fig. 14).
Operation After Mowing/Storage 15 Safety warnings Always wear gloves when handling or working near sharp blades. Switch off and remove the isolator key, battery and grass collection box before adjusting or cleaning. For safety of other users remove the isolator key before storage. It is recommended that you remove the battery from the product and store it at room temperature when it is not in use. As a guide the ideal storage temperature for maximum battery longevity is 0°C ~ 25°C.
Operation Battery Charging 16 • Plug the charger into an appropriate AC power outlet. • Insert the battery pack along the support rails of the charger (Fig. 16). Do not use other battery chargers. The battery charger supplied is specifically designed for the lithium-ion battery used in this garden appliance. Check the mains voltage! The voltage of the power supply must correspond with the data on the nameplate of the battery charger. Battery chargers operate on 220-240V AC.
Operation Charger LED Panel (continued) The intelligent charger measures the charge level of the battery and charges the battery accordingly with the required current and voltage based on battery temperature and voltage. This ensures maximum battery life. Charge the battery fully before storage. A flashing red LED light on the charger indicates that the battery temperature is not within the charging temperature range of 4°C - 40°C or the charging current is too high.
Maintenance General Maintenance Always wear safety gloves when handling or working near sharp blades. WARNING! Switch off, and remove the isolator key, battery and grass collection box before adjusting or cleaning. NOTE! To ensure long and reliable product life, carry out the following maintenance regularly: • Check for obvious defects such as loose, dislodged or damaged blade, loose fixings, and worn or damaged components. • Check that covers and guards are undamaged and correctly fitted.
Maintenance Blade Maintenance 17 1 2 Turn the machine carefully onto its right side and inspect the blade. If blunt or damaged, replace it. Use the following procedure to remove and replace the blade: Wear thick gardening gloves. Hold the blade and using a spanner (not provided) loosen the blade bolt ( 1 ) and remove the blade ( 2 ). Fit the new blade and the blade bolt. Ensure that the blade is the correct way up (so that the blade number can be seen) and tighten the bolt securely (Fig. 17).
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the mower. Problem Mower fails to operate. Possible Cause Possible clogging. The battery is not fully charged. The battery is not inserted (properly). The grass is too long. Motor starts and stops immediately. Mower functions intermittently. Lawnmower leaves ragged cut. Poor cutting or motor labours. Area of cut (battery duration) is not large enough. The battery is too hot/cold.
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting (continued) The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the mower. Problem The cutting blade is not rotating while the garden product is switched on. Possible Cause The cutting blade is obstructed. The blade nut/bolt is loose. Excessive vibrations/noise The blade nut/bolt is loose. No charging procedure possible Cutting blade is damaged. The battery contacts are contaminated.
Technical Data Technical Data Table Specification Model No. Cutting width Cutting height adjustment Grass collection box capacity No load speed Wheel Size Degree of Protection Sound Pressure Level (LPA) Sound Power Level (LWA) Guaranteed Sound Power Level (LWA) Measured Vibration (ah) Weight (Without Battery) Charger model no. Charger input Charger output Battery model no.
Disposal Disposal and Recycling This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. The machine must be delivered in rigid packaging to avoid damage during transportation. The packaging and the machine itself are manufactured from recyclable materials and should be disposed of accordingly. Li-Ion batteries: Please observe the instructions in section “Transport”. Do not dispose of with household waste.
