Charger Safety Rules; Battery Operation & Care - Craftsman 900.370520 Operator's Manual

operatingthe moweron uneventerrain
or when changingdirections- maintain
goodfooting.
• Neveroperateyour mowerwithoutprop-
er guards,platesor othersafetydevices
in place.
• Don'tforce the mower.It will do the job
betterand safer at the rate for which it is
designed.Whenmowingon rough sur-
facesor in high grass,selecta higher
cuttingposition.
• Don't overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all time.
• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing
and use common sense. Do not operate
mower when you are tired. Do not run or
rush when mowing.
• Do not operate mower while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any med-
ication. Attempting to do so can result in
serious injury.
• Keep away from blade area. Be aware of
the risk of injury. Keep hands and feet
away from the blade.
• DANGER: DO NOT attempt to remove
cut material or unclog debris from under
mower deck while blade is moving, or
you will be seriously injured.
• If mower stalls, release operator pres-
ence control switch and wait for blade to
stop rotating. Remove safety key before
attempting to remove anything from
under mower deck. Thoroughly inspect
and have any damage repaired before
restarting and operating mower.
BATTERY OPERATION
& CARE
CAUTION: Use only identical replacement
battery. Take mower to a Sears Service
Center for Battery Replacement.
The battery in your cordless mower is a
24-volt sealed lead acid system. Since
there is no liquid contained within the bat-
tery, the mower can be stored in any posi-
tion without fear of leakage.
• To get maximum battery life, fully
charge battery prior to initial use.
• It may take 2 or 3 initial charging cycles
to achieve maxiumum run time capacity,
• The battery should be charged after
every use, even if not fully discharged.
• For optimum performance the battery
should be kept on constant charge when
not in use.
• The battery charges best in a cool, dry
place.
• The battery does not need to be fully dis-
charged before recharging.
• The battery can be safely stored clown to
-40°C (-40°F).
• The battery is maintenance free.
• Off-season storage
i. In warmer Climates to ensure optimum
performance, the battery should be
maintained on constant charge.
ii. The mower may be stored with the
charger disconnected if all of the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
-the mower is fully charged before stor-
ing.
-the average temperature of the stor-
age location is below 10°C (50°F)
-Storage duration is less than 6 months
CHARGER SAFETY RULES
• Plug charger directly into an electrical
outlet. DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD.
Never carry charger by cord. Do not
disconnect the charger from the outlet
or mower by pulling it by the cord.
• CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, or personal injury do
not attempt to use this charger with any
other product. Likewise, do not attempt
to charge the mower with any other
charger.
• Do not service mower with charger or
safety key installed.
• Do not operate a damaged charger.
Replace damaged cords or charger
immediately at a Sears Service Center.
• Always charge the mower in a dry area
protected from the weather. Do not
expose the mower or charger to rain.
Do not charge in wet locations. Do not
charge mower when temperature is
above 40°C (104°F) or below 5°C
(41 °F).
• Keep the mower and charger away
from water and heat sources, (such as
radiators, heaters, stoves etc.), flames
or chemicals. Be careful not to damage
the charger cord. Keep cord away from
sharp edges.