MTD MTD20V100 Operator's Manual

MTD20V100
20V Lithium-Ion
Diagnostic Battery
For service, call 1-800-800-7310 in the United States or 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain a list of
authorized service dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit our website at
www.mtdproducts.com or www.mtdproducts.ca.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation
or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself
and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage
or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and certain finished components
contain lead, lead compounds and chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
For the proper use, maintenance and storage of this battery, it is crucially important that you
read and understand the instructions given in this manual:
To avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion, and danger of electric shock or electrocution:
• DO NOT probe the charger with conductive materials. The charging terminals hold 120 V.
• DO NOT charge these battery packs with any other type of charger. Charge only the MTD20V100
20.0V Lithium Ion battery pack using the MTD battery charger (MTD20VCHR2A).
• DO NOT allow liquid inside the charger.
• DO NOT try to use the charger for any other purpose than what is presented in this manual.
• DO NOT charge the battery pack in rain or in wet conditions.
• DO NOT immerse the tool, battery pack, or charger in water or other liquid.
• DO NOT allow the battery pack or charger to overheat. If they are warm, allow them to cool down.
Recharge only at room temperature.
• DO NOT cover the ventilation slots on the top of the charger.
• DO NOT set the charger on a soft surface. Keep the ventilation slots of the charger clear.
• DO NOT allow small metal items or material such as steel wool, aluminum foil, or other foreign
particles into the charger cavity.
• DO NOT place the battery pack in the sun or in a warm environment. Keep at normal room temperature.
• DO NOT try to connect two chargers together.
• Keep in shady, cool and dry condition. If the battery has not been used for a long time, charge the
battery for 2 hours per every 2 months of idle time.
• If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, DO NOT insert into the charger. Replace the
battery pack.
• Unplug the charger before cleaning and when there is no battery pack in the cavity.

LEAKAGE

WARNING:
If the battery fluid gets in your eyes, flush immediately with
clean water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention.
The battery pack cells may develop a small leak under extreme usage or temperature conditions. If
the outer seal is broken and the leakage gets on your skin:
– Use soap and water to wash immediately
– Neutralize with lemon juice, vinegar, or other mild acid

BATTERY CAPACITY INDICATOR

Press the battery capacity indicator (BCI) button. The lights will illuminate according to the batteries
current power level.
See chart below:
Battery Capacity
Indicator (BCI)
button
Lights
4 Green Lights
3 Green Lights
2 Green Lights
1 Green Light
Lights go out
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20V Lithium
Charge Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hours
Battery Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24 Lbs. (1.47 kg)
Charging Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operator's Manual
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
LIGHT METER
BATTERY METER
Capacity
The battery is at full capacity
The battery is at 70% capacity
The battery is at 45% capacity
The battery is at 10% capacity and
requires charging soon
The battery is under 10% capacity
and requires immediate charging
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SERVICE INFORMATION

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an
authorized and approved service dealer.
All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Copyright© 2012 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Read the Operator's Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

SAFETY NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS

1. Do not disassemble the battery.
2. Keep the battery away from children.
3. Do not expose the battery to water or salt water.
4. Store the battery in a cool and dry environment.
5. Do not place the battery in high-temperature locations, such as near a fireplace, heater, etc.
6. Do not reverse the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery.
7. Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with any
metal objects.
8. Do not knock, strike, step on the battery.
9. Do not solder the battery or pierce the battery with nails or other sharp tools.
10. In the event that the battery leaks and the fluid gets into one's eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well
with water. Immediately discontinue use of the battery if the battery emits an unusual smell, feels
hot, changes color, changes shape, or appears abnormal in any other way.

CLEANING

WARNING:
• Do not use a damp cloth or detergent on the battery or battery charger.
• Always remove the battery pack before cleaning, inspecting, or performing any
maintenance on the unit.
1. Wipe the outside of the unit with a dry, soft cloth. Do not hose down or wash with water.
CAUTION:
or plastic components. Certain household cleaners may cause damage and could cause
a shock hazard.

LUBRICATION

No lubrication is needed.

ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL

The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this unit battery
pack:
LITHIUM-ION, a toxic material.
WARNING:
to prevent contamination of the environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out
lithium-ion battery packs, contact your local waste disposal agency for information and
specific instructions for disposal. Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal
center, certified for lithium-ion disposal.
WARNING:
recharge it and do not use. Dispose of it and replace with a new battery. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT! To avoid injury and risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, and
to avoid damage to the environment:
• Cover the battery's terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
• DO NOT attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery components.
• DO NOT attempt to open the battery.
• If a leak develops, the released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. DO NOT get the
solution in the eyes or on skin, and do not swallow it.
• DO NOT place these batteries in your regular household trash.
• DO NOT incinerate.
• DO NOT place them where they will become part of any waste landfill or municipal solid
waste stream.
• Take them to a certified recycling or disposal centre.
Specifications
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-800-7310 IN U.S.
OR 1-800-668-1238 IN CANADA
To avoid risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution:
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic housing
All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner
If the battery cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not
. 32° to 86° F (0° to 30° C)
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