MOWER MAINTENANCE
Battery Charging
(Code 561 only)
-PREVENT ACCIDENTS: ALWAYS charge the battery in a well ventilated area.
-NEVER charge the battery near naked flames or direct heat.
-ALWAYS switch off the mains electricity supply before disconnecting the charger from the battery.
-ALWAYS use the battery charger supplied with the mower.
-Battery charging should not be necessary during normal use. The engine operation will automatically charge the battery. If the mower is stored for a long period recharging the battery may be necessary to permit electric starting.
-To recharge the battery: Disconnect the battery lead from the mower lead and then connect the battery lead to the charger.
-Connect the charger plug to the mains electricity supply and switch on to charge the battery for a fourteen hour period. (Refer fig.38)
-Disconnect the battery lead from the charger and then connect the battery lead to the mower lead.
IMPORTANT - PREVENT DAMAGE: NEVER connect the battery charger to the engine lead as this will cause the charger to be permanently damaged. Chargers damaged in this manner will not be replaced under warranty.
CAUTION - PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. (Refer fig.39)
The battery and charger have a separate collection mark.
This indicates that for disposal, the battery and battery charger they must be taken to an authorised disposal site. They must not be disposed of with general waste.
EU Directive 2002/96/EC classifies these products as electrical or electronic equipment.
(a)These products should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste.
(Refer fig.39)
(b)It should be taken to a designated collection point or recycling centre and handled according to national laws in the area.
(c)The consumer has a critical role in returning waste electronic/electrical equipment for recycling and disposal.
(d)Recycling keeps products out of the municipal waste stream.
(e)The
(f)Please contact your local authority or local dealer and ask for further details regarding the correct method of disposal.
Disconnect the battery from the machine if storing for long periods.
Store the battery in an area that doesn’t experience high variants of temperature.
Fig. 38 | Fig. 39 |
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