22 Cleaning
When storing the lawn mower for three months or longer:
► Clean the lawn mower, @ 22.
► Store the lawn mower indoors in a dry and secure location,
out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
persons.
21.2 Battery
WARNING
To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to
electric shock, fire and explosion, never store the battery in
a metal container or near metal objects, @ 6. If the battery
is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing,
@ 6.
WARNING
Extreme temperatures can damage the battery and may also
cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or
explode, resulting in severe or fatal personal injury or
property damage. Use and store the battery only within an
ambient temperature range of 14 °F to 122 °F (- 10 °C to
50 °C), @ 6. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or
inside a vehicle in hot weather, @ 6.
To properly store the battery:
► Take the battery out of the lawn mower or the charger.
► Make sure the battery is dry and store it indoors in a dry
and secure location.
► Keep it out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
persons.
► Protect the battery against dampness and corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
► Protect the battery from exposure to conductive liquids
such as salt water.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery at an ambient
temperature between 50 °F and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C)
with a charge between 40 % and 60 % (2 green LEDs).
► Do not leave spare batteries unused. Use them in rotation.
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22 Cleaning
22.1 Cleaning the Lawn Mower and Battery
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the fuse key and battery before carrying
out any cleaning work, @ 5.7.4. Users of this lawn mower
should carry out only the cleaning described in this manual.
WARNING
To help prevent injuries, always wear heavy-duty work
gloves when handling the mowing blade.
NOTICE
Place the lawn mower on a firm and level surface before
standing it on end. The lawn mower can topple over while
cleaning. To reduce the risk of injury while cleaning, never
work directly in front of or behind the unit. Always stand to
one side.
To clean the lawn mower and battery:
► Place the lawn mower on a flat surface.
► Set the cutting height to position 4, @ 18.1.
► Fold down the handle, @ 12.2.
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► Grip front cover (1) with one hand and the bracket (2) with
the other hand.
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