Black & Decker 598968-00 Manuale Istruttivo

CAUTION:

USE ONLY BLACK & DECKER APPROVED REPLACEMENT BATTERIES - CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER

OR 1-800-HOW-TO.

The battery in your cordless lawnmower is a 24-volt sealed lead acid system. There is no liquid contained within the battery and the mower can

therefore be stored in any position without fear of leakage.

SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS

• For optimal performance the battery should be kept on constant charge when not in use.

• The battery prefers to be charged in a cool, dry place.

• The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging.

• 2 to 3 initial charging cycles may be required after purchase to achieve maximum run time capacity.

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

• The battery is maintenance free.

PROPER CARE

• Off-season storage

i. In warmer climates to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that the battery be maintained on constant charge.

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

-the mower is fully charged before storing.

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

-Storage duration is less than 6 months

SERVICE AND INSTALLATION

Your Black & Decker cordless mower is shipped with the battery system fully assembled and ready for use. When service or repair is required, it

is recommended that you take your mower to an authorized Black & Decker Service Centre.

When servicing or replacing batteries, please note:

• At the end of normal service life, both batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh and discharged batteries

could increase internal cell pressure and cause battery rupture.

• When inserting batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be observed. Reverse insertion of the batteries

can result in leakage or explosion.

1. 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.

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

4. Do not operate a damaged charger. Replace damaged cords or charger immediately at an authorized Black & Decker service depot.

5. 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).

6. Keep the mower and charger away from water, heat sources, (Such as radiators, heaters, stoves...etc.) flames, or chemicals. Be careful not to

damage the charger cord, by keeping cord away from sharp edges.

BATTERY OPERATION & CARE

CHARGER SAFETY RULES

WARNING: FIRE HAZARD

ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE CHARGER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY (WALL OUTLET) BEFORE REMOVING THE CHARGER

CONNECTOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WITH THE CHARGER PLUGGED IN TO THE POWER SUPPLY, THE EXPOSED

CONNECTOR CAN BE SHORTED BY FOREIGN MATERIAL AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE. FOREIGN MATERIALS OF A CONDUCTIVE

NATURE, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STEEL WOOL, ALUMINUM FOIL, OR ANY BUILD-UP OF METALLIC PARTICLES, SHOULD

BE KEPT FROM THE CONNECTOR. ALWAYS UNPLUG CHARGER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN.