Battery Disposal - Craftsman 12AVP2R3391 Operator's Manual

Charging Battery (If Equipped)
WARNING
The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic
material; handle with care and keep away from
children. Do not puncture, disassemble, damage
or incinerate the battery. Explosive gases could be
vented during charging or discharging. Use in a
well ventilated area, away from sources of ignition.
Charge the battery at initial setup, at end of the season,
after extended periods of non-use, and as needed.
The battery may need to be charged more often if
stopping and starting the mower frequently during each
cut throughout the season, such as when bagging.
NOTE: The specially designed plug on the charger lead will
only fit into the charging port on the battery box.
NOTE: The battery must be stored with a full charge.
Extended storage of a discharged battery will reduce
life and capacity of the battery. For optimal battery life,
charge the battery once per month while in storage.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the battery from the battery
box for any reason other than replacement.
1. Open the charging port cover (a) and plug the charger
lead (b) into the charging port (c) (Figure 44).
2. Plug the battery charger (d) into a standard 120V
household outlet.
a
b
Figure 44
3. Charge battery for 8 to 10 hours before initial use. Do
not charge longer than 12 hours.
IMPORTANT: Always plug charger lead into charging
port first, and then plug battery charger into 120V
standard household outlet. Follow this order of steps
every time you charge the battery.
4. After charging, disconnect the charger from outlet
first, then disconnect the charger lead from the
charging port.
5. Close the charging port cover.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
c
b
Charging the Battery Pack (If Equipped)
IMPORTANT: Refer to instructional manual supplied with
battery charger for charging, maintenance and battery
disposal instructions (Figure 45).
The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic
material; handle with care and keep away from
children. Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate
or incinerate the battery. Explosive gases could be
vented during charging or discharging. Use in a
well ventilated area, away from sources of ignition.
Read all safety warnings, instructions, and
cautionary markings for the battery pack, charger
and product. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury.

Battery Disposal

IMPORTANT: This procedure refers to mowers equipped
with a battery in an enclosed battery box. For mowers
equipped with a removable battery pack, refer to
instructional manual supplied with battery charger for
disposal instructions.
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WARNING
WARNING
Figure 45