Black & Decker RB-3610 Manual

RB-3610 36 VOLT LEAD ACID BATTERY
The battery is a 36-volt sealed lead acid system. There is no liquid contained within the battery and the mower/battery can therefore be stored
in any position without fear of leakage.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BATTERY BE RECHARGED AFTER USE TO PROLONG THE BATTERY LIFE. FREQUENT CHARGING
WILL NOT HARM YOUR BATTERY, AND WILL ENSURE THAT THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED AND READY FOR ITS NEXT USE.
STORING BATTERY NOT FULLY CHARGED WILL SHORTEN BATTERY LIFE.
• For optimal performance the battery should be kept on constant charge when not in use.
• The battery should be charged in its proper orientation.
• The battery prefers to be charged in a cool, dry place.
• The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging.
• 2 to 3 initial charging cycles may be required after purchase to achieve maximum run time capacity.
• A fully charged battery can be safely stored down to -40°F (-40°C).
• The battery is maintenance free.
• The battery is intended for use in the CM1936 mower only and should not be used for any other purpose.
INSERTING / REMOVING BATTERY - FIGURE A
The battery can be removed from the mower for storage/charging or left in the mower for charging.
Prior to removing battery, place mower on level ground.
Release bail handle to turn mower off, wait for blade to stop, and remove safety key. Prior to the
installation of the battery pack, ensure that the mower is clear of debris and the charger plug is
disconnected from the battery pack.
Insert the battery into the mower battery cavity and lift the lever A-1 to lock it in place.
To remove the battery, lift the lever A-1, and then rotate back away from battery pack to unlatch
clasp A-2. Lift battery pack out.
CHARGER SAFETY RULES
1. 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, mower or battery by pulling it by the cord.
WARNING:
2. 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 battery with any other charger.
3. Do not service mower with charger, safety key or battery pack installed.
4. Do not operate a damaged charger. Replace damaged cords or charger immediately at an authorized Black & Decker service center.
5. Always charge the mower in a dry area protected from the weather. Do not expose the mower, battery or charger to rain. Do not charge in
wet locations. Do not charge battery when temperature is above 104°F (40°C) or below 41°F (5°C). Remove battery and charge indoors if
above or below these temperatures. Charge the battery in a well ventilated location.
6. Keep the mower, battery and charger away from water, heat sources, (such as radiators, heaters, stoves, etc.) flames, or chemicals. Be
careful not to damage the charger cord, by keeping cord away from sharp edges.
7. Prior to reinstalling the battery into the mower, disconnect charger plug from battery, or damage may occur.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE CHARGER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY (WALL OUTLET) BEFORE REMOVING THE CHARGER CONNEC-
TOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WITH THE CHARGER PLUGGED IN TO THE POWER SUPPLY, THE EXPOSED CONNECTOR CAN
BE SHORTED BY FOREIGN MATERIAL AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
FOREIGN MATERIALS OF A CONDUCTIVE NATURE, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STEEL WOOL, ALUMINUM FOIL, OR ANY
BUILD-UP OF METALLIC PARTICLES, SHOULD BE KEPT FROM THE CONNECTOR. ALWAYS UNPLUG CHARGER BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING TO CLEAN.
CHARGING PROCEDURE- FIGURE B, C, D
The battery can be removed from the mower for charging or left in place
1. Remove safety key B-1.
2. Align the charger plug B-2 with the arrow B-4 on top and insert the
charger plug into the receptacle B-3 on the mower (green terminal
to green terminal, white terminal to white terminal) or remove the
battery and insert the charger plug C-1(with the arrow on top) into
the receptacle C-2 on the battery. The charger connector can only
be plugged into the mower receptacle or battery one way.
3. Insert the 120 volt plug D-1 of the charger D-2 into the wall receptacle.
4. The red light D-3 on the charger should come on indicating you
have power and the battery is being charged. Check the charger for
the red light, if it is not on check the charger connector for proper
alignment (step 2). The red light should extinguish and the green
light will come on when charging is complete (takes approximately
12 hours to charge a fully discharged mower).
5. It is recommended to leave the battery on constant charge (between
mowing uses) for optimum performance during the mowing season.
6. The charger supplied with this product is intended to be plugged in
such that it is correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
A
B