Battery Charging - Hayter Harrier 48 490E Owner's Handbook Manual

MOWER MAINTENANCE

Battery charging

(491 only) - PREVENT ACCIDENTS: ALWAYS charge the battery
in a well ventilated area.
14hrs
NEVER charge the battery near naked flames or direct heat.
ALWAYS switch off the mains electricity supply before disconnect-
ing 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 per-
mit electric starting.
Charge the battery only when necessary.
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.
Switch off the mains electricity supply and disconnect the charger
plug.
Disconnect the battery lead from the charger and then connect
the battery lead to the mower lead.
IMPORTANT - PREVENT DAMAGE: NEVER connect the bat-
tery 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: The
battery and charger have a separate collection mark. This indi-
cates 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 this product as an electrical or elec-
tronic equipment.
(a) These products should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste.
(b) They should be taken to a designated collection point or recycling cen-
tre and handled according to national laws in the area.
(c) The consumer has a critical role in returning waste 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
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details regarding the correct method of disposal.