Battery Power Status; Operation; Key; Starting/Stopping Instructions - Toro Carefree E24 Operator's Manual

1. Insert extension cord receptacle onto mower plug
(Fig. 13).
Note: Do not unplug extension cord by
pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
cord ends, not the cord.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
The electrical cord could be damaged.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A damaged electrical cord could cause a
shock or fire.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Thoroughly inspect electrical cord before
charging unit. If cord is damaged, do not
charge unit. Replace or repair damaged
cord immediately. Contact your TORO
service dealer for assistance.

Battery Power Status

The three horizontal LED lights at the top of the
control panel indicate approximately how much
charge is left in the battery while the mower is in
operation (Fig. 14). The lights are only accurate when
the mower is operating and cutting grass. The
following is an explanation of the symbols under the
battery power status LED lights:
Full Box – Battery is between 50%–100% charged.
Half Full Box – Battery is between 5%–50%
charged.
Empty Box – Battery has less than 5% charge left and
should be recharged.
IMPORTANT: The battery's life will be
shortened if mower is run after battery lights
have turned off. Do not continue to mow.
Recharge battery.

Operation

This mower is intended for residential use only.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
When key is in plug receptacle, mower is
operational. Someone could accidentally
start the mower.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Accidental starting of mower could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always remove key from plug receptacle
when leaving mower unattended, even for a
short period of time.

Key

The mower will only operate when key is fully seated
in plug receptacle (Fig. 15). To prevent accidental
starting or unauthorized use of mower, always
remove key from plug receptacle when leaving
mower unattended. The key has a tab with a hole in it
to allow key to be hung from a nail, out of the reach
of children. Read warning label on key.

Starting/Stopping Instructions

To Start Motor
1. Push mower onto a flat concrete or asphalt
surface.
Note: Starting mower in thick grass could
cause mower to clog.
2. Insert key fully into plug receptacle (Fig. 15).
3. Pull control bar toward handle while pushing
down slide on control (Fig. 16).
4. Squeeze control bar to handle (Fig. 17).
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