Coopers Victor Garden Tools 9806 User manual

24V Rechargeable Lawn Mower 9806 Instructions
Victor Garden Tools
Please read carefully before use
and retain for future reference.
Please read this guide and
use these operating
instructions to become
familiar with the mower and
its features. The charging of
batteries, operation of the
mower, and notes on safety
and maintenance
procedures are important
for the safe use of this
product.

WARNING
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should be observed, including the
following, to reduce the risk of the fire, electrical
shock or injury:
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the mower.
2. This mower is not a toy.
3. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
4. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
5. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people at their property.
6. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
7. Avoid operating the mower in wet grass, where feasible.
8. Walk, never run when operating.
9. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
10. Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be used, and
move any object which may jam or be thrown by the machine.
11. Always be sure of your footing on slopes, do NOT mow excessively
steep slopes.
12. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
13. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
14. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you.
15. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
16. Never pick up or carry the mower while the motor is running.
17. top the blade if the mower has to be tilted for transportation when
crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the mower
to and from the area to be mowed.
18. Never operate the mower with defective guards, or without safety
devices, for example deflectors.
19. witch on the motor according to instruction and with feet well away
from the blade.
20. Keep the mower on a flat, even surface when switching on.
21. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tightened to ensure the equipment is
in safe working condition.
22. Be careful when adjusting height, ensure that the battery is removed
and keep fingers away from all moving parts.
23. Do not handle charger or unit with wet hands.
24. Use only as described in this manual.
25. DO NOT attempt to use the charger with any other product nor
attempt to charge this product with another charger.
26. DO NOT abuse the charger cord; never carry the charger by the cord
or pull cord to disconnect from an outlet, grasp the plug and pull to
disconnect.
27. Keep charger cord away from hot surfaces.
28. This product includes lead acid (Pb) batteries; do not incinerate
batteries or expose to high temperatures, as they may explode.
29. Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If the
liquid gets on the skin wash immediately with soap and water. If the
liquid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for
a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical attention.
30. Keep hair, clothing, fingers and all parts of body clear of moving
parts.
31. Dress properly! Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery which can be
caught by moving parts. Use of non-slip footwear is recommended.
32. DO NOT attempt to repair any damaged parts on this product unless
you are qualified to do so.
33. DO NOT operate with wet hands.
34. DO NOT use any power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
35. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position
before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your fingers on the
switches or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
36. DO NOT overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.

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USING THE LAWN MOWER
WARNING
For safety reasons persons of less than 16 years of age or persons not
familiar with these operating instructions must not use the lawn mower.
This mower is designed for use on residential lawns. It is not designed
for commercial use or for use in public facilities, parks, sporting grounds,
roads, or in agriculture or forestry areas.
This mower is for cutting lawns only. It must not be used to trim hedges,
bushes or shrubs, for cutting or pruning, or for any mowing where both
wheels and the roller are not fully supporting the mower.
Damage to blades or other parts of the machine caused by
stones or other debris being “mown” up will not be covered
under this warranty! Always ensure the work area is clear
before use.
ARTS LIST
Please check when
unpacking the unit to be
sure that all items listed
below are included:
1. Main unit
2. Safety switch
3. ever switch
4. Battery pack
5. Grass catcher
6. Upper handle
7. Middle handle x2
8. ower handle
9. Nuts and bolts x8
10.Charging adaptor
11. Height adjustment knob
12. Cable clips x3
13. On/Off switch
14. Reset button
ASSEMBLY
Unpack and remove the whole mower from
packaging, and ensure all the parts are present.
CAUTION: remove the battery before
assembling the unit.
1. Set the cutting height to the highest setting.
This will make it easier to attach the ower
handle section (8). It is easiest to fit the handle
when the mower is flat on the ground and the
handle is in a perpendicular position.
2. Fit the ower handle (8) onto the two large
lugs on the Main unit (1). Fit one side and then
flex the other side of the handle until it fits the
opposite lug. (See Figure 2).
3. Assemble the Upper handle (6) to the Middle
handle (7). Use two sets of the nuts and bolts
(9) to secure in place. Make sure that the Upper
handle (6) is facing up (safety button facing up)
(see Figure 3). If you have incorrectly assembled
this part, disconnect and re-assemble in the
correct orientation.
4. Use two sets of the nuts and bolts (9) to
assemble the Upper and Middle handle
assembly to the ower Handle (8). The nuts
should be positioned on the inside of the
handle and the bolts on the outside.
(See Figure 4)
5. Once the Handle is assembled connect the plug on the handle
cable to the socket on the Main unit. Tighten the screw ring to
secure the cable. (See Figure 5)
6. Secure the cable to the handle using the three cable clips.
(See Figure 6)
7. Attach the Grass catcher to the mower base Note: This mower
can be used with or without the Grass catcher.
Step 1: Place the two Grass catcher side bars onto both sides of the Grass catcher Hooks
as shown in Figure 7.
Step 2: Wrap the Security Belt, located on the
back of the Grass catcher, around the
centre joint of the ower handles and lock
buckle into place, as shown in Figure 8.
Note the length of the Security Belt can be
adjusted by modifying the loop length.
(See Figure 8)
Figure 8
Figure 7
Figure 6
Figure 5
Figure 4
Figure 3
This side up
Figure 2
Lower
handle
Lug

CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS:
There are 5 ED on the main unit, the first three
EDs show the power capacity of the mower
during operation. When the first 3 EDs turn off
and the fourth ED becomes fainter, you are
being reminded that the mower needs to be
charged. The last ED is the charging indicator.
NOTES:
• To keep the battery in prime condition it is
best to charge the battery after each use, and
every 3 months if stored without use. After
each use charge for 24 hours to ensure the
battery is fully charged.
IM ORTANT: Charge the battery after
each use. Never store the unit with a flat
battery.
• The battery will not be damaged if it is
charged for longer than 24 hours, but it is
advisable not to leave it on for more than 48
hours, since this might shorten the battery life.
• Ensure the battery is fitted and locked
correctly before mowing, or else, this product
will not work and be damaged.
• Only use the charger supplied with this
product. Do not attempt to charge this
product with any other charger nor attempt to
charge any product with this charger, as it can
cause damage and will invalidate your
guarantee.
BATTERY CHARGING AND RECHARGING
Before first use charge the battery for 24 hours.
Warning: if the battery is damaged
in any way do not attempt to charge
it, and replace it immediately.
The battery does not have to be removed
from the mower to be charged.
To charge the battery in the mower, plug
the charger into the battery socket.
lug the charger adaptor into a suitable electrical socket.
Once the battery is fully charged remove the charger connector from the battery
and unplug the charger adaptor from the mains socket. Do not pull the charger
by the cord.
Charging battery out of mower
First turn the knob on the battery lid anti-clockwise, then raise the handle and lift
battery out of the mower. Place the battery on a dry, flat and non-slip surface,
and plug the charger connector into the battery socket. Charge the battery for 24
hours each time. Red ED light indicates that battery is charging, but will NOT
turn off once battery is fully charged.
Charging battery in mower
ower it into the cavity on the top of the unit in the correct orientation. Ensure
the handle is pressed down and then turn the knob on the lid clockwise. If the
battery does not fit correctly, remove it and check there are no obstructions.
Ensure that the machine is SWITCHED OFF when recharging battery. As a safety
feature the battery will NOT recharge if the machine is switched on. The Red ED
light on the Main unit indicates that the battery is charging, but will NOT turn off
once battery is fully charged.
Charging the battery in the mower
Charging battery out of the mower Red LED means charging

O ERATION
Cutting Height Adjustment
CAUTION: For safety ensure that the Battery is removed from the unit
before adjusting the cutting height.
The cutting height of the unit may be adjusted from approximately 1in (2.5cm)
up to approximately 2in (5cm). The mower has three height positions. To prevent
overloading the mower when cutting long, thick grass it is recommended to
make one cut at the highest setting, then another cut at a lower setting. Adjust
the mower to the desired height as follows:
(1) Ensure that the roller is fitted flat, it is recommended that the height is
adjusted on a level surface. It is also recommended that the Grass catcher be
removed as this will allow easier access to the adjustment knobs.
(2) oosen the two large knobs, one on each side of the mower body, to allow
movement of the roller arms. It is not necessary to remove the knob.
(See Figure 9)
(3) Slide the roller supports until the roller is at the required position, ensuring
that it is level and the knobs are at the same height.
(4) Tighten the knobs on both sides ensuring they are at the same height and
properly secured. ow cut height - for short, dry grass; High cut height - for
long, thick, or wet grass.
(See Figure 10)
Blade Adjustment and Lubrication
WARNING: Blades are extremely sharp, to avoid injury be
careful not to touch blades when make adjustments.
Remove the battery before adjusting the blades.
Blades have been pre-adjusted prior to leaving factory, mis-alignment
can sometimes occur; this can be caused by blades being too loose
or too tight against the cuttingbar. This can cause an uneven cut or
make the mower hard to push.
To correct misalignment, adjustments to the cutting bar are needed.
Each end of the cutting bar can be adjusted separately.
Turn the two adjustment nuts clockwise to tighten; this moves the
cutting bar closer in towards the blade. Turn the two adjustment nuts
anti-clockwise to loosen and move the cutting bar further away from
the blade.
NOTE: Adjusting the nuts while making blade adjustments is a very
sensitive procedure. A turn of 1/16in is considered a major
adjustment. Before tightening one adjustment nut, make sure to
adjust the opposite nut an equal amount.
Do not over-tighten adjustment nut, as this could damage cutting
bar.
To check for correct adjustment insert a piece of paper between the
cutting cylinder and the straight blade.
Check with a piece of paper at each end of the blade to ensure
correct adjustment along the length of the blade. When the cutting
cylinder is turned by hand the paper should be cut cleanly.
If the paper is not cut then gradually tighten the nuts until the paper
can be cut cleanly.
To maintain maximum run time and smooth, efficient cutting
performance, an oil or spray lubricant can be applied to the edge of
the straight blade and the shaft bearings.
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Adjustment nut
Figure 10
Low cut
High cut Knob
Figure 9