Craftsman 900.370520 manual gauge Ihould pointIn the green area, and performanceof yourbattery

BATTERY GAUGE

1

Highly Charged

2

Charge Depleted

Your Cordless Mulching mower has a gauge to provide you with information on your battery state of charge. While oper- ating the mower, the gauge constantly senses and displays the battery condition as follows:

•When the needle is pointing in the green area (1), the battery is in a highly charged condition.

•When the needle is pointing in the red area (2), the battery charge is depleted.

*Before using your mower for the first time, charge the battery overnight to

ensure that it is fully charged. When you first start your mower, the battery

gauge Ihould pointIn the green area,

Indicating a fully charged battery.

•As you use your mower, you will notice that the needle in the battery gauge drops slowly as the battery discharges.

•While cutting grass with your cordless mower, it is normal for the battery gauge needle to fluctuate somewhat as the cutting conditions change.

•When your battery gauge needle points

consistently in the red area, your battery is now discharged, even though the mower may still be capable of cutting grass. Continuing to operate your mulching mower with the battery in this discharged condition may reduce the life

and performanceof yourbattery,

The following suggestions will help you to obtain optimum run time from your cordless mower:

•Slow down in areas where the grass is especially long or thick, or raise the cut height.

•When mulching, avoid cutting more than 1-1/2 inches off the grass.

•Avoid mowing when the grass is wet from rain or dew-soaked

•Cut your lawn frequently, especially dur- ing high growth periods.

NOTE: You should recharge your mower after each use, regardless of the position of the battery gauge needle. Frequent charging will not harm your battery, and will ensure that the battery is fully charged and ready for its next u_e,

SAFETY SHIELD AND REAR DOOR

This safety shield (1) is designed to mini- mize the throwing of stones or other objects by the mower blade backward from under the mower deck. The shield, along with the rear door (2), minimizes the possibility of accidental foot conta¢t with the blade. DO NOT operate mower with- out the safety shield and rear door in place.

WARNING:

•For your own safety DO NOT use this mower without either the grasscatcher or mulch insert in operating position.

. Do not operate the mower If the spring in the rear door loses its tension. Take your lawnmower to the nearest Sears Service

center for repair.

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