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Charging instructions
• Always charge your mower indoors in a
well ventilated area, where it is dry and
protected from the weather.
• Charge mower in a location where the
temperature is more than 5˚C (41
˚
F) and
below 40˚C (104˚F).
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Warning! Do not attempt to charge
non-rechargeable batteries.
To charge
• The battery on your mower can be
charged on the mower or can be
removed and charged away from the
mower if a mains socket is not at hand.
To charge the battery ON the mower
• Remove the safety key (24) and store in a
safe place away from children.
• Open the battery cover (4) by pressing in
the lock symbols at each side of the
cover and hinge upwards.
• Disconnect the battery lead (red and
black) by pulling it from the socket at the
side of the battery recess.
• The red and black socket of the charger
is then connected to the red and black
socket of the battery.
Note: The charger socket will fit one way only.
• Connect the charger to the mains socket
and switch on.
• The red indicator on the charger will turn
on. This indicates that the battery is
being charged.
• When the battery becomes charged,
normal time 24 to 30 hours, the red light
will go out and the green light will turn on.
• It is safe to leave your battery on charge
until ready to use.
• Disconnect the charger from the battery
and connect the battery to the socket on
the mower.
• Your mower is now ready for use.
To charge the battery OFF the mower
• Remove the safety key and open battery
cover as described above and
disconnect the battery.
• Lift out battery out of the mower using
the carry handle.
• Charge as described above.
• After charging, replace in mower and
connect to the mower socket.
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Important!
Recharge mower to a fulI charge immediately
after use.
In order to get maximum performance from your
mower with maximum battery life, it is important that
you recharge the battery immediately after each use.
Battery failure will occur if the mower is stored
without having a full charge.
Recharge mower to a fulI charge for winter storage.
When preparing your mower for winter storage, it is
important that it is recharged. Battery failure will occur
if the mower is stored without having a full charge.
Battery disposal
When the mower’s battery requires replacing
discharge the energy from the battery by
running the mower until the motor stops.
Remove the battery from the mower .
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Warning: The battery may still have some
residual charge even after the motor stops.
It is therefore necessary to protect against
accidental short circuit of the battery
terminals with uninsulated tools or materials
of a conductive nature, such as, but not
limited to steel wool or aluminium foil.
Batteries must be disposed of in a
responsible manner.
Pb
This symbol indicates the lead acid battery
contained within this unit must be disposed
of properly and not discarded in everyday
household waste which may be disposed of
in an incinerator or landfill site.
+
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Lead acid batteries can be harmful to the
environment and can explode when exposed
to fire. Do not incinerate.
The battery should be taken to a
Black & Decker service centre, your local
dealer or your local recycling station. If
necessary, contact your local authority for
disposal information.
If the cutting performance begins to deteriorate,
please refer to the “Fault finding” guide.
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Warning! Do not cross battery leads when
installing a new battery as this will cause the
blade to run in reverse until battery is
discharged. When you attempt to recharge
the battery, the charger circuit will be
destroyed as soon as you connect the
charger plug.