Important charging notes
Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the
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battery pack is charged when the air temperature is
between 60°F and 80°F (16°- 27°C).
DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air temperature
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below +40°F (+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C).
This is important and will prevent serious damage to the
battery pack.
The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch
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while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not
indicate a problem.
To facilitate the cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid
placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment
such as in a metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.
If the battery pack does not charge properly:
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Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or
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other appliance
Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch
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which turns power off when you turn out the lights.
Move charger and battery pack to a location where the
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surrounding air temperature is approximately 60°F -
80°F (16° - 27°C).
If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack
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and charger to your local service center.
The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
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produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these
conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also
charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no
adverse affect on the battery pack.
Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not
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limited to, steel wool, aluminium foil, or any buildup of
metallic particles should be kept away from charger
cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply
when there is no battery pack in the cavity.
Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other
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liquid.
Warning! Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger.
NEVER attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the
plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to
a service center for recycling.
Battery state of charge indicator
The battery is equipped with a state of charge indicator. This
can be used to display the current level of charge in the
battery while in the mower and during charging. It does not
indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based on
product components, temperature and end-user application.
Checking state of charge:
Press the state of charge indicator button (A1).
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The three LEDs (A2) will illuminate indicating the percent
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of charge in the battery. See chart in figure A.
(Original instructions)
If LED light does not illuminate, charge battery.
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Installing and removing the battery packs
Warning! Make certain the Safety key is removed to prevent
Actuation before removing or Installing battery.
To install battery packs:
Lift the battery port cover (9) up to expose the battery port
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(19).
Slide the battery (20) into the battery port until it is fully
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seated and an audible click is heard.
Make sure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched
into position. Repeat process for the second battery port.
Close the battery port cover. Ensure the cover is fully
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latched before starting mower.
To remove battery packs:
Open the battery port cover (9) as described above.
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Depress the battery release button (21) on the battery
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pack and pull battery pack out of tool.
Adjusting handle height (fig. A)
The mower is shipped in storage mode. You will need to
adjust the handle to operating position before continuing.
To unlock the handle from the storage position, twist the
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two handle lock knobs a quarter turn. The handle lock
knobs are located on both sides of the handle.
Raise the handle to the operating position. Take care to
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not pinch or stress the cord.
Twist the handle lock knobs a quarter turn, securing the
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handle into position.
Grass Collection Bag (fig. B)
Warning! Turn unit off and remove safety key and battery
packs.
To attach, lift the rear door cover (11) and place the grass
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collection bag (12) onto the mower so the bag lugs (16)
slide into the bag slots (17) . Then, lower the rear door
cover onto the bag.
To remove, lift the rear door cover and pull the grass
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collection bag off of the mower by sliding it off the slots.
Then, lower the rear door cover so it fully covers the back
opening.
Mulching
Warning! Turn unit off and remove safety key and battery
packs.
To operate mower in mulching mode, remove the grass
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collection bag (12) .
Be sure rear door cover (11) is closed.
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ENGLISH
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