Craftsman 900.370520 manual Battery Operation & Care

operatingthe moweron uneventerrain or whenchangingdirections- maintain goodfooting.

•Neveroperateyour mowerwithoutprop- er guards,platesor othersafetydevices in place.

•Don'tforcethe mower.It willdo thejob betterand saferat the ratefor whichit is

designed.Whenmowingon roughsur- facesor in highgrass,selecta higher cuttingposition.

•Don't overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all time.

•Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate mower when you are tired. Do not run or rush when mowing.

•Do not operate mower while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any med- ication. Attempting to do so can result in serious injury.

•Keep away from blade area. Be aware of the risk of injury. Keep hands and feet away from the blade.

•DANGER: DO NOT attempt to remove cut material or unclog debris from under mower deck while blade is moving, or you will be seriously injured.

•If mower stalls, release operator pres- ence control switch and wait for blade to

stop rotating. Remove safety key before attempting to remove anything from under mower deck. Thoroughly inspect and have any damage repaired before restarting and operating mower.

BATTERY OPERATION & CARE

CAUTION: Use only identical replacement battery. Take mower to a Sears Service Center for Battery Replacement.

The battery in your cordless mower is a 24-volt sealed lead acid system. Since there is no liquid contained within the bat- tery, the mower can be stored in any posi- tion without fear of leakage.

•To get maximum battery life, fully charge battery prior to initial use.

•It may take 2 or 3 initial charging cycles to achieve maxiumum run time capacity,

•The battery should be charged after every use, even if not fully discharged.

•For optimum performance the battery should be kept on constant charge when

not in use.

•The battery charges best in a cool, dry place.

•The battery does not need to be fully dis- charged before recharging.

•The battery can be safely stored clown to -40°C (-40°F).

•The battery is maintenance free.

•Off-season storage

i.In warmer Climates to ensure optimum performance, the battery should be maintained on constant charge.

ii.The mower may be stored with the charger disconnected if all of the fol- lowing conditions are met.

-the mower is fully charged before stor- ing.

-the average temperature of the stor- age location is below 10°C (50°F)

-Storage duration is less than 6 months

CHARGER SAFETY RULES

•Plug charger directly into an electrical outlet. DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD.

Never carry charger by cord. Do not disconnect the charger from the outlet or mower by pulling it by the cord.

•CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury do not attempt to use this charger with any other product. Likewise, do not attempt to charge the mower with any other charger.

•Do not service mower with charger or safety key installed.

•Do not operate a damaged charger. Replace damaged cords or charger immediately at a Sears Service Center.

•Always charge the mower in a dry area protected from the weather. Do not expose the mower or charger to rain. Do not charge in wet locations. Do not charge mower when temperature is above 40°C (104°F) or below 5°C

(41 °F).

•Keep the mower and charger away from water and heat sources, (such as radiators, heaters, stoves etc.), flames or chemicals. Be careful not to damage the charger cord. Keep cord away from sharp edges.