Battery Charging; Mower Maintenance - Hayter Harrier 48 490G Owner's Handbook Manual

MOWER MAINTENANCE

Battery Charging

(Code 491 only)
- PREVENT ACCIDENTS: ALWAYS charge the
battery in a well ventilated area.
- NEVER charge the battery near naked flames or
direct heat.
- ALWAYS switch off the mains electricity supply
before disconnecting the charger from the battery.
- ALWAYS use the battery charger supplied with the
mower.
- Battery charging should not be necessary during normal
use. The engine operation will automatically charge
the battery. If the mower is stored for a long period
recharging the battery may be necessary to permit
electric starting.
- To recharge the battery: Disconnect the battery lead from
the mower lead and then connect the battery lead to the
charger.
- Connect the charger plug to the mains electricity supply
and switch on to charge the battery for a fourteen hour
period. (Refer fig.38)
- Disconnect the battery lead from the charger and then
Fig. 38 Fig. 39
14hrs
connect the battery lead to the mower lead.
IMPORTANT - PREVENT DAMAGE: NEVER
connect the battery charger to the engine lead as this
will cause the charger to be permanently damaged.
Chargers damaged in this manner will not be replaced
under warranty.
CAUTION - PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL
DAMAGE. (Refer fig.39)
The battery and charger have a separate collection
mark.
This indicates that for disposal of the battery and
battery charger they must be taken to an authorised
disposal site. They must not be disposed of with general
waste.
EU Directive 2002/96/EC classifies these products as
electrical or electronic equipment. (a) These products
should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste.
(Refer fig.39)
(b) They should be taken to a designated collection point
or recycling centre and handled according to national laws
in the area.
(c) The consumer has a critical role in returning waste
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electronic/electrical equipment for recycling and disposal.
(d) Recycling keeps these products out of the municipal
waste stream.
(e) The crossed-out bin symbol is a reminder to follow
these points.
(f) Please contact your local authority or local dealer and
ask for further details regarding the correct method of
disposal.