Chapter 4; Charging And Caring For The Battery; About The Battery; Charging The Battery - Neuton Garden Cart Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

CHAPTER 4

CHARGING AND CARING FOR THE BATTERY

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NEVER MODIFY YOUR CART'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MODIFICATIONS COULD RUIN THE ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM AS WELL AS CAUSE A FIRE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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USING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR CART COULD CAUSE
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO OVERHEAT, EXPLODE, OR START A FIRE.
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ONLY ADULTS SHOULD HANDLE THE BATTERY, IT CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID (AN ELECTROLYTE).
THE BATTERY IS HEAVY; DROPPING IT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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NEVER LIFT OR CARRY THE BATTERY BY THE CABLES OR TERMINALS. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE
BATTERY AND POSSIBLY START A FIRE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY. LIFT AND CARRY THE
BATTERY ONLY BY ITS CASE.
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DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THE BATTERY.
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R EAD THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BATTERY.

About the Battery

The NEUTON Garden Cart comes with a 12-Volt, maintenance-free, rechargeable, sealed lead acid
battery. A fully charged battery runs from 50 to 90 minutes, depending on your Cart's load. Properly
maintained and charged, the battery provides years of dependable service.

Charging the Battery

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USING THE WRONG TYPE OF BATTERY OR CHARGER COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION,
RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THE ELECTRICITY INVOLVED IN CHARGING THE
BATTERY COULD INJURE A CHILD.
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EXAMINE THE CHARGER, ITS CONNECTORS, AND THE BATTERY FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGE
EACH TIME YOU CHARGE THE BATTERY. IF YOU SEE ANY EXCESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGE, DO NOT USE
THE CHARGER OR THE BATTERY, REPLACE THEM.
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USE ONLY THE 12-VOLT CHARGER SUPPLIED WITH YOUR CART TO CHARGE THE BA
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USE THE CHARGER ONLY IN DRY LOCATIONS. AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: PREVENT FIRE
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: PREVENT FIRE
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