Victor Tools L428 User manual

20V Cordless Quick Work Lawn Mower
L428 v01: 26/10/22
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Dimensions
(H) 54 x (W) 36 x (D) 20cm
Material: PP/Iron/Aluminium alloy
•THIS LAWN MOWER HAS REALLY BLOWN US AWAY! IT IS
SUPER COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT AT LESS THAN 6KG
(INC THE BATTERY)
•THE MOWER CAN BE ROTATED IN ALL DIRECTIONS AND
THANKS TO THE FLEXI HANDLE YOU CAN EASILY
MANOUVRE AROUND TREES, UNDER BENCHES, HEDGES
ETC SO NO SPOT IS MISSED, YOU CAN EVEN USE IT ONE
HANDED ITS THAT EASY!
•THE EASY GRIP HANDLE WITH THE SAFETY CUT OUT
BUTTON IS SO EASY TO PRESS ON WHILST YOU WANT
THE MOWER IN USE UNLIKE LARGE HEAVIER MOWERS.
•NO NEED FOR A COLLECTION BAG OR TO COLLECT GRASS
AFTER MOWER THANKS TO ITS MULCHING BLADE, IT
MULCHES THE CUT GRASS INTO LITTLE PIECES AS YOU
MOW. THESE CLIPPINGS ARE THEN ABSORBED INTO THE
LAWN ACTING AS A NATURAL FERTILISER WHILST ALSO
SAVING YOU TIME & EFFORT
•SUPER COMPACT STORAGE SO NO NEED FOR A LARGE
SHED OR GARAGE
•PERFECT FOR SMALL GARDENS
•WHILST IT MAY BE SMALL AND LIGHTWEIGHT THAT
DOESN’T AFFECT ITS PERFORMANCE AS IT CUTS
THROUGH GRASS WITH EASE, EVEN OVERGROWN
LAWNS.
•WITH A CUTTING WIDTH OF 21CM AND 3 HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENTS TO CHOOSE FROM, VARYING FROM 25-
48MM
•WITH 20V BATTERY AND CHARGER INCLUDED
•LED BATTERY INDICATOR

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Technical specifications
Model M8275/M8278
Item number 182700000002
Speed blade 6000 min
Cutting width 21 cm
Tension 20V --
Height adjustment 25-48 mm / 3 positions
Weight (without battery) 4.7 kg
Measured sound power level LWA 83.2 dB (A); K=1.2 dB (A)
Guaranteed sound power level LWA 86 dB (A)
Sound pressure level LWA 66 dB (A); K=3.0 dB (A)
Vibration a 1.941/m/s²; K=1.5 m/s²
Use the product only in connection with the battery charger supplied.
Technical specifications:
Batteries of type: 20 V –40 Wh//20V-50Wh/Li-Ion
Model: LBC202Z--2/LBB25
Loading time: 20 V –40 Wh = ca. 60/240 min.
Batteries of type: 20V –80 Wh//Li-Ion
Model: LBC204Z-1
Loading time: 20 V –80 Wh = ca. 120/480 min.
Charger type: 21 V –2.0A/21V—0.5A
Model: JLH262102000G/CGB20
Use: This item requires one hand to use safely.
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before starting and ensure you are familiar with
the operation of your new Lawn Mower
RECOMMENDED FOR PERSONS OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE.

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Technical specifications........................................................................................................................................2
Parts......................................................................................................................................................................4
General .................................................................................................................................................................5
Explanation of symbols.....................................................................................................................................5
Safety....................................................................................................................................................................6
Intended use.....................................................................................................................................................6
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................7
Instructions for safe handling...........................................................................................................................9
Rules of operation ............................................................................................................................................9
Initial start-up.................................................................................................................................................... 10
Check device and delivery ............................................................................................................................. 10
Mount the handlebar .................................................................................................................................... 10
Service ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Notes on mowing .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Adjust handlebar position ............................................................................................................................. 11
Adjust the cutting height............................................................................................................................... 11
Charging the battery...................................................................................................................................... 11
Prepare for operation.................................................................................................................................... 13
Turning motor on and off.............................................................................................................................. 13
Cleaning............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Cleaning and checking after each use ........................................................................................................... 14
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Storage............................................................................................................................................................... 14
Notes on transport ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................ 15
PLUG WIRING (UK & IRELAND).......................................................................................................................... 16
DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
UK & EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY......................................................................................................... 17

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Parts
1. Cover
2. Cutting height control lever
3. Security key
4. Battery holder
5. Mower
6. Handlebar release
7. Handlebar mount
8. Sleeve
9. Handlebar
10. Start button
11. Safety frame

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General
Read and store the operating instructions
These operating instructions belong to this 20V Cordless Quick Work Lawn Mower
(hereinafter also referred to as "device"), they contain important information on commissioning
and operation.
Read the operating instructions carefully, especially the safety instructions, before using the device.
Failure to follow these operating instructions can result in serious injury or damage to the device.
The operating instructions are based on the standards and rules applicable in the UK and the
European Union. When abroad, also observe country-specific guidelines and laws.
Keep the operating instructions for further use. If you pass the device on to third parties, be sure to
include these operating instructions.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used in these operating instructions, on the device or on the packaging.
This symbol gives you useful information on assembly or operation.
Declaration of Conformity (see chapter "Declaration of Conformity"): Products
marked with this symbol meet all applicable community regulations of the UK and
European Economic Area.
Read the operating instructions
Maintain distance

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Caution –Sharp cutting knives - Remove the safety key before maintenance work
or when the device is unattended.
Caution! Sharp cutting knives. The cutting knives continue to rotate after the
engine has been switched off. Wait until all rotating parts have stopped.
Do not expose the device to rain and do not use it in a wet or damp environment.
Cutting width of the device
The symbol shows the maximum sound power level LWA
The device is only protected against dripping water
Safety
Intended use
The device is designed exclusively for mowing private lawns. The lawn must be dry and level.
Flowering meadows, wild meadows and heavily overgrown lawns with high weeds (e.g. thistles) are
not considered lawns.
It is intended exclusively for private use and not suitable for commercial use. Only use the device as
described in these operating instructions. Any other use is considered improper and can lead to
property damage or even personal injury. The device is not a children's toy.
The manufacturer or dealer assumes no liability for damage caused by improper or incorrect use.
The following signal words are used in these operating instructions.
This signal symbol / word indicates a hazard with a medium level
of risk which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury.
This signal symbol / word indicates a hazard with a medium level
of risk which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate
injury.
This signal warns of possible damage to property.

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Safety instructions
General safety instructions for power tools
Read all safety instructions and technical data with which this power tool is provided.
Failure to follow the instructions below could result in electric shock, fire and / or serious injury.
Keep all safety notices and instructions for future use.
The term "power tool" used in the safety instructions refers to mains-operated power tools (with a
power cord) or to battery-operated power tools (without a power cord).
Job security
•Visit the mowing area and remove foreign objects such as stones, toys, sticks and wires.
•Only operate the device when visibility is good and there is sufficient lighting.
•Do not use the device if there is a risk of a lightning strike.
Personal safety
•Keep third parties away from the danger area
Use and treatment of the device
•Make sure that all starter locks and pushbuttons are working properly and check them
regularly.
•The safety systems or devices of the device must not be manipulated or deactivated.
•Do not operate the device on slopes or nearby landfill sites, ditches or dikes.
Service
•Carry out repair and replacement work only when the engine is switched off.
•Keep the device in good working order. Maintain the device regularly and replace damaged
parts immediately.
•Any sealed settings for engine speed control should neither be changed nor tampered with.
Safety instructions for cordless devices
•Only charge the batteries with chargers supplied. A charger designed for one type of battery
may create a fire hazard if it is used with other batteries.
•When the battery is not in use, keep it away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screwdrivers,
or other small metal objects that could cause the contacts to be bridged. A short circuit
between the battery contacts can result in burns or fire.

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•If used incorrectly, liquid can leak from the battery. Avoid contact with it. In the event of
accidental contact, rinse with water. If the liquid gets into the eyes, seek medical help as well.
Leaking battery fluid can cause skin irritation or burns.
•Do not use a damaged or modified battery. Damaged or modified batteries can behave
unpredictably and lead to fire, explosion or risk of injury.
•Do not expose a battery pack to fire or high temperatures. Fire or temperatures above 130°C
can cause an explosion.
•Follow all charging instructions and never charge the rechargeable battery or the
rechargeable battery device outside of the temperature range specified in the operating
instructions. Incorrect charging or charging outside the permitted temperature range can
destroy the battery and increase the risk of fire.
•Never service damaged batteries. All maintenance of batteries should only be carried out by
the manufacturer or an authorized customer service centre.
Personal safety
Risk of injury for people with personal disabilities or lack of experience and knowledge!
Improper handling of the device can result in serious injuries or damage to the device.
•Do not leave the device unattended during operation.
•Only allow others access to the device after they have read the instructions in full and
understood them appropriately or have been instructed about its intended use and the
associated dangers.
•Never allow children or persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with a
lack of experience and knowledge or persons who are not familiar with the instructions for
operating the device to use the device.
•Local regulations may regulate the minimum age of the user.
Risk of injury!
Improper handling of the device can lead to injuries.
•The knife is sharp. Wear protective gloves and be particularly careful when working in the area
of the blade.
•Do not reach under the fermentation.
•Do not operate the fermentation device while other people or animals are nearby.
•Do not operate the device in impaired condition (e.g. under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
medication or if you are tired).
•Wear sturdy shoes, long pants and hearing protection.

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•Avoid working on wet lawns, you can slip and lose control of the device.
•Areas with a slope of more than 20° must not be worked on, you can slip and lose control of the
device.
•Wait until the blade has come to a standstill before loosening blockages, clearing blockages or
doing other work on the device.
Risk of injury!
There is a risk of injury if handled improperly.
•Do not use the device to cut hedges, shrubs, bushes and perennials.
•Do not use the device to chop twigs and branches.
•Do not use the device to compensate for irregularities in the soil.
Instructions for safe handling
Turn off the engine and remove the safety key. Make sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop.
•Whenever you leave the lawn mower;
•Before loosening blockages or clearing blockages in the discharge chute;
•Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower;
•When a foreign object has been hit. Check for damage to the lawnmower and make any
necessary repairs before starting and using the lawnmower again.
If the lawnmower begins to vibrate unusually strongly, it is necessary to inspect it immediately.
•Look for damage;
•Make the necessary repairs to damaged parts;
•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened securely.
Rules of operation
The following rules must be observed when working on and with the lawnmower.
•Settings and troubleshooting should only be carried out when the device is at a standstill. Make
sure that the device cannot start.
•Only lift the device by the handle and handlebar. Never reach under the device to lift it.
•Let the blade run out before touching the device.
•Never put your hand under the ejection flap or the ejection opening.
•Stop the engine immediately if you hear unusual mowing noises or vibrations. Check and
eliminate the source of interference before you continue mowing.
•Never use a damaged device. Have damage to the blade and device repaired by the
manufacturer's customer service or qualified personnel.
•Only mow slopes across the slope.

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Initial start-up
Check device and delivery
Children can get caught in it while playing with the packaging film and suffocate.
•Make sure that children do not play with the packaging film.
Risk of damage
If you carelessly open the packaging with a sharp knife or other pointed object, the device can be
damaged.
‐ Therefore, be very careful when opening.
1. Lift the device out of the packaging with both hands.
2. Check whether the delivery is complete (see chapter Delivery / device parts).
3. Check the device and the individual parts for damage. Do not use a damaged device.
Mount the handlebar
1. Insert the handlebar [9] completely into the
handlebar mount [7]
The nose on the handlebar must be in the recess of
the handlebar mount.
2. Tighten the sleeve [8].
The handlebar is mounted.
Service
Instructions
Notes on mowing
The following information will help you to use the device effectively and safely. Improper handling
of the device can lead to device damage.
•Visit the mowing area and remove foreign objects such as stones, toys, sticks, wires and
mounds of earth (moles).
•Mow slowly and, if possible, do not always use the entire cutting width to cleanly cut the blades
of grass at high speed. A high cutting key reduces the speed of the knife.