Steele Products SP-PM207DC - Manual (Page 6)

BATTERY & CHARGER
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CAUTION: USE ONLY APPROVED REPLACEMENT BATTERIES, OTHER BATTERIES MAY CAUSE
INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MOWER.
The battery that is supplied with this mower is a maintenance-free, sealed, 24 V storage battery. It can
be tipped without danger of acid spillage. The charger will require approximately 12 hours to recharge
a fully discharged battery.
BATTERY SAFETY RULES
1. Allow at least 12 hours of battery charging before using the mower for the first time.
2. For optimal performance, charge the battery every two months, even when it is not in use.
3. Charge the battery in a cool, dry place.
4. The battery does not have to be fully discharged before recharging. This battery will not develop a
memory.
5. 2 to 3 initial charging/discharging cycles may be required in order to reach the maximum run time
/capacity.
6. Do not store battery in temperatures lower than 32° F (0° C)
PROPER CARE FOR BATTERY
Off-Season storage
In order to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that the battery be charged every two
months when not in use.
If all of the following conditions are met, the mower can be stored with the charger disconnected.
1. The mower is fully charged before storing.
2. The average temperature of the storage location is below 50° F (10° C).
3. The battery should not be stored for more than 6 months.
CHARGER SAFETY RULES
Charge the mower battery in a dry area that is protected from the weather. Do not expose the mower
or the charger to rain. Do not charge the battery in a wet location.
Operate the battery charger in temperatures between 23 ° and 104 ° F (-5 ° and 40 ° C). In order to
reduce the risk of electric shock, use only the charger that is provided by the manufacturer to charge
the battery.
DO NOT ABUSE THE CHARGE CORD.
Never carry the charger by the cord. Do not disconnect the charger from
the outlet or from the mower by pulling the charger cord.
Do not service the mower with the charger connected or with the safety key installed.
Do not use a damaged charger. Replace the charger cords or the charger immediately. Keep the mower
and the charger away from water, heat sources (radiators, heaters, stoves, etc.), flames, and chemicals.
Do not dispose of this product in fire, batteries inside this product may explode or leak