20 C3493pr-0922
•YourPowerWheels®batteryisanon-spillable,sealedlead-acid
battery. It must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally
sound manner.
•Donotdisposeofalead-acidbatteryinafire.Thebatterymay
explode or leak.
•Donotdisposeofalead-acidbatteryinyourregular,household
trash.Theincineration,landfillingormixingofsealedlead-
acid batteries with household trash is prohibited by law in
most areas.
•Protecttheenvironmentbynotdisposingofthisproductwith
household waste (2002/96/EC). Check your local authority for
recycling advice and facilities (Europe only).
•Returnanexhaustedbatterytoafederalorstateapproved
lead-acidbatteryrecycler,suchasaPowerWheels® authorized
service center or a local seller of automotive batteries. For the
authorizedservicecenterlocationnearesttoyou,pleasevisitus
on-line at www.powerwheels.com or call
1-800-348-0751. Contact your local waste management officials
for other information regarding the environmentally sound
collection,recyclinganddisposaloflead-acidbatteries.
IfyouliveintheStateofFloridaortheStateofMinnesota,itis
prohibited by law for anyone to throw away lead-acid batteries
in the municipal waste stream.

Care

If a battery leak develops, avoid contact with the leaking acid and
place the damaged battery in a plastic bag. See information below
for proper disposal.
If acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with cool water
foratleast15minutesandcallaphysician.
If acid is internally ingested,givewater,milkofmagnesiaor
egg whites immediately. Never give emetics or induce vomiting.
Call a physician.
•Chargeanewbatteryforatleast18hoursbeforefirstuse.
Neverchargethebatterylongerthan30hours.Overchargingor
undercharging the battery may shorten battery life and decrease
vehicle running time.
•Afterthefirstcharge,rechargethebatteryforatleast14hours
aftereachuse.Neverchargethebatterylongerthan30hours.
Chargethebatteryaftereachuse,regardlessofhowlongthe
vehicle was used.
•Thebatterymustbeuprightwhilecharging.
•Donotallowthebatterytorundowncompletelybeforecharging.
•Chargethebatterybeforestoringthevehicle.
•Chargethebatteryatleastoncepermonth,evenifthevehicle
has not been used.
•Leavingthebatteryinadischargedconditionwillruinit.
•Alwaysremoveanexhaustedbatteryfromthevehicle.
Battery leakage and corrosion can damage the vehicle.
•Donotstorethebatteryonasurface(suchasakitchencounter
top) which could be damaged by the acid contained inside the
battery. Take precautions to protect the surface where you store
the battery.
• Donotstorethebatteryintemperaturesabove75°Forbelow-10°F.
• UseonlyaPowerWheels® 6 volt battery. Remember to charge the
newbatteryforatleast18hoursbeforefirstuse.
•Preventthebatteryfrommovingfreelyinsidethebattery
compartment. Always use the battery retainer to secure
the battery in the battery compartment.
•Examinethebattery,chargerandtheirconnectorsforexcessive
wear or damage each time you charge the battery. If damage is
detected,donotusethechargerorthebatteryuntilyouhave
replaced the worn or damaged part.

Disposal

BATTERY CARE AND DISPOSAL