Victor Tools G287 User manual

Compact Lawn Mower G287 Instructions for Use
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Specification
Voltage
230V A.C., 50/60Hz
Power
Guaranteed Sound power level
1200W
96 dB(A)
Sound pressure level
LpA =85 dB(A), K=2.5 dB(A)
Sound power level
LwA= 94 dB(A), K=0.8 dB (A)
Maximum vibration
2.3 m/s2, K=1.5 m/s2
Width of cut
330mm
Height of cut
20/40/60mm
No-load speed
3400/min
Degree of protection
IPX4
Grassbox capacity
30L
Weight
9.6kg approx..
Mains cord length
10m

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Parts Description
1. Switch box handle
2. Start button
3. Motor control cable
4. Upper handle
5. Lower handle
6. Front wheel
7. Rear wheel
8. Grass box
9. Securing knob
10. Nuts
(not shown in this illustration:)
11. Grass box handle –see Fig. 3
12. Slots }
13. Rear door }see Fig. 4
14. Rear discharge opening }
15. Door rod }
16. Hooks
17. Cord retainer
18. Blade
19. Blade nut
20. Washer –see Fig. 2
21. Front axle }
22. Rear axle } see Fig. 5
23. Block of wood (not included) }
24. Wrench (not included) } Fig. 10
25. Spacer }
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
The safe use of the product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s
manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
GRASS BOX
The grass box collects grass clippings and prevents them from being discharged across your lawn as you
mow.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The height adjustment provides cutting height adjustments.
MOTOR CONTROL CABLE
The motor control cable, located on the upper handle of the mower, engages and disengages the motor
and blade.
Assembly
UNPACKING
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This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the
packing list are included.
WARNING
Warning
Do not use this product if any parts on the packing list are already assembled to your product when you
unpack it.
Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation.
Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call our customer service centre for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Packing List
Lawn mower
Grass box
Operator’s manual
Warning
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Using a
product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
Warning
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.
Warning
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always disconnect from the power
supply when assembling parts.
Warning
Never operate the mower without the proper safety devices in place and working. Never operate the
mower with damaged safety devices. Operation of this product with damaged or missing parts could result
in serious personal injury.

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UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING HANDLE
(Fig. 2)
Insert the lower handle bars to the holes on
base and align the mounting holes;
Secure the lower handle bars with the
screws.
Align the mounting holes on the upper
handle and the lower handle. Insert the
carriage bolts and use a washer and the
wing nut as shown to tighten them. Repeat
the operation on the other side.
Make certain the handles snap into place
securely.
Grass box assembly
Part 8

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11. Grass box handle
12. Slots
13. Rear door
14. Rear discharge opening
15. Door rod
16. Hooks
INSTALLING THE GRASSBOX
See Figure 4
Insert four screws into the washers to fix the bracket
in the four separate holes, and then snap the bracket
into the groove of the grass box
Insert the latch of the handle into the grass box and
push down to interlock
Lift the rear discharge door.
Lift the grass box by its handle and place under the rear door, so that the hooks on the grass box frame
are seated into the slots in the handle bracket.
Release the rear door. When installed correctly, the hooks on the grass box will rest securely in the
slots on the handle brackets.
21. Front axle
22. Rear axle
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
(See Figure 5)
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set
to a low cutting position. Before using the
mower for the first time adjust the cutting
position to the height best suited for your lawn.
The average lawn should be between 38 mm
and 51mm during cool months and between 51
mm and 70mm during hot months.
To adjust the blade height
Release the on/off switch and disconnect the product from the power supply before adjusting the
cutting height.
Turn the product over to access the front and rear cutting height adjustment

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Push the axle forward to unlock the cutting height adjustment.
Move the axle to required height and let it lock in place. Make sure both sides of the axle are on the
same height.
Ensure the four wheels are assembled on the same cutting height level and scroll smoothly and
unobstructed.
W
Warning
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING
Warning
Always wear eye protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in
possible serious injury.
WARNING
Warning
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
Warning
Always inspect mower for missing or damaged parts and blade for damage, uneven, or excessive wear prior
to use. Using a product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, unless the lawn mower
has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the
part which is away from the operator.
Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Always keep clear of the discharge opening.

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STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See Figure 6
To start the motor:
Plug the mower into an approved outdoor extension
cord.
Press and hold the start button.
Pull the switch box handle upward to the handle to
start the mower and release the button.
To stop the motor:
Release the switch box handle.
MOWING TIPS
Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires and other objects that could damage the lawn
mower blade or motor. Do not mow over property stakes or other metal posts. Such objects could be
accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator
and others.
For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass.
Do not cut wet grass, it will stick to the underside of the deck and prevent proper bagging or mulching
of grass clippings.
New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a higher cutting height.
Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any
other accumulated debris. Disconnect from power before any cleaning.
When cutting long grass, reduce walking speed to allow for more effective cutting and a proper
discharge of the clippings.
NOTE: Always stop mower, allow blade to completely stop, and remove the isolator key before cleaning
underneath the mower.
USING THE CORD RETAINER
(see Figure 7)
This lawn mower is equipped with a cord retainer in
order to prevent the extension cord from
disconnecting from the power cord while the
mower is in use. The cord retainer hangs from the
cord guide bar.
NOTE: Do not plug the extension cord into the
outlet until it has been connected to the cord
retainer and plugged into the mower.
To use the cord retainer:

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Fold the extension cord in order to forming a
tight loop near the retainer.
Push the loop through the bottom hole in the
retainer.
Slide the loop over the retaining clip, and pull
down until the cord is secured.
SLOPE OPERATION
WARNING
Warning
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents that can result in severe injury. Operation on
slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, do not attempt
to mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can
hide obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc., which could be tripped over or
thrown by the blade.
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are
losing your balance, release the power lever immediately.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments; you could lose your footing or balance.

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EMPTYING THE GRASSBOX
(see Figure 8)
Stop mower, allow blade to completely stop.
Lift the rear door.
Lift the grass box by its handle to remove from
mower.
Empty grass clippings.
Lift the rear door and reinstall the grass box as
described earlier in this manual.
INTENANCE
Maintenance
Warning
When servicing, use only authorised replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts,
caps etc.
Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please call Customer Services for assistance. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged
by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Warning
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
Periodically check all nuts and bolts for proper tightness to ensure safe operation of the mower.
Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally. Do not use water.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life
of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further bearing lubrication is required.

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Warning
Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or wrapping the cutting edges of the blade with rags
and other material when performing blade maintenance. Contact with the blade could result in serious
personal injury.
Warning
Do not lubricate any of the wheel components. Lubrication may cause the wheel components to fail during
use, which could result in serious personal injury to the operator and/or mower or property damage.
REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE
(See figure 9-10)
NOTE: Only use authorised replacement blades.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets
to preserve balance.
Stop the motor. Allow blade to come to a
complete stop. Turn power off.
Turn the mower on its side.
Wedge an obstruction (23) between the blade
and mower deck to prevent the blade from
turning.
Loosen the blade nut by turning it counter-
clockwise (as viewed from bottom of mower)
using a 15 mm wrench (24) or socket (not
provided).
Remove the blade nut, spacer, washer, and
blade.
Make certain the blade holder is pushed
completely against the motor shaft.
Place the new blade on the shaft. Ensure blade
is properly seated with shaft going through
centre blade hole and the two blade posts
inserted into their respective holes on the blade.
Make sure it is installed with the curved ends
pointing up toward the mower deck and not
down toward the ground. When seated
properly, the blade should be flat against the
blade holder.
Replace the blade insulator and spacer, then
thread the blade nut on the shaft and finger
tighten.
NOTE: Make certain all parts are replaced in the exact order in which they were removed.

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Torque the blade nut down clockwise using a torque wrench (not provided) to ensure the bolt is properly
tightened. The recommended torque for the blade nut is 62.5~71.5 kgfcm (350-400 in.-lb.).

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Power turned off
Turn power on
Mains socket faulty
Use another socket
Extension cable damaged
Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Motor refuses to start
Fuse faulty/blown
Replace fuse
Grass too long
Increase height of cut and tilt
mower to reduce starting load
Motor protector activated
Allow motor to cool and increase
height of cut
Extension cable damaged
Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Mower functions intermittently
Internal wiring of mower
damaged
Contact customer services
Motor protector has activated
Allow motor to cool and increase
height of cut
Height of cut too low
Increase height of cut
Mower leaves ragged finish
and/or motor labours failure
Cutting blade blunt
Replace the blade
Possible clogging
Check underneath the mower and
clear out as necessary (always
turn off and unplug mower and
wear gardening gloves)
Blade fitted upside down
Refit blade correctly
Blade not rotating while mower
switched on
Cutting blade obstructed
Switch off mower and unplug.
Clear obstruction (always wear
gardening gloves)
Blade nut/bolt loose
Tighen blade nut/bolt
Excessive vibration/noise
Blade nut/bolt loose
Tighten blade nut/bolt
Cutting blade damaged
Replace the blade
If these solutions do not solve the problem contact your authorised service dealer.
PLUG WIRING (UK & IRELAND)
This appliance is fitted with a moulded BS 1363 13-amp plug. If you have to replace the fuse, only those
that are ASTA or BSI approved to BS1362 and with a rated current of 13-amps should be used.
If there is a fuse cover fitted, this cover must be re-fitted after changing the fuse. If the fuse cover is lost or
damaged the plug must not be used. Spare fuse holders and fuses are available from electrical outlets. If
the socket outlets in your home or office are not suitable for this product’s plug, the plug must be removed
and disposed of safely. Attempts to insert the plug into the wrong socket is likely to cause electric hazard.
DISPOSAL
•Dispose of all packaging, paper, cartons, plastic and plastic bags in accordance with your local recycling
regulations.
•At the end of the product’s lifespan please dispose of it at an authorised household WEEE waste
recycling centre.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Coopers of Stortford that the Compact Lawn Mower G287, (Model No. YJ-3312-1)
Conforms to the following European Directives and standards
Is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Is in conformity with the provisions of the following other EC-Directives
2014/30/EU (EMC-Directive), and
2000/14/EC (Noise-Directive) incl. (2005/88/EC)
And furthermore, we declare that
the following (parts/clauses of) European harmonised standards have been used
Guaranteed Sound power level
96 dB(A)
Sound pressure level
LpA =85 dB(A), K=2.5 dB(A)
Sound power level
LwA= 94 dB(A), K=0.8 dB (A)
Maximum vibration
2.3 m/s2, K=1.5 m/s2
The Technical file in accordance with 2006/42/EC is available from:
Coopers of Stortford, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2JU