Craftsman 247.370480 - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Charge the mower for 14 hours before initial use. Charge mower
indoors in a dry area out of the weather. DO NOT charge in rain or wet
locations.
IMPORTANT: Use only the battery charger provided with this mower
(Part number 725-04387).
Plug the battery charger into the mower first, and then into any
standard 110/120 volt household electrical outlet. See Figure 8 inset for
battery charging location on mower.
NOTE: If an extension cord is required, use one that is at least wire
size 16 AWG. Connect the extension cord to charger before plugging
extension cord into electrical outlet.
AWARNING
The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material - HANDLE
WITH CARE. Keep away from children. Do not puncture,
disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate. Explosive gases could be vented
during charging or discharging. Use in a well ventilated area, away
from sources of ignition. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
IMPORTANT: Always recharge mower fully. The charger is a two
stage charger. The first stage, equalize, supplies a higher voltage to
the batteries. This helps speed charge time and balance the charge
across the individual batteries. The second stage, float, supplies a
lower voltage. This prevents the batteries from experiencing
overcharging damage and also “tops off” the battery charge.
Depending on battery condition the equalize stage will complete in
approximately 8 hours. When the equalize stage is complete the
charger's green LED will stop blinking. This starts the float stage.
During the float stage the chargers green LED will be on continuously.
The float stage will “top off” the batteries in approximately 4-6 hours,
again, depending on the condition of the battery. However, a full 14
hour charge is always recommended.
NOTE: It is recommended that the mower be charged once every two
months during storage.
IMPORTANT: Always disconnect battery charger (or extension cord,
it used) from the electrical outlet first, then disconnect battery charger
from mower.
STARTING THE MOWER AND BLADE
1. Insert key. Refer to Figure 9.
3. Pull motor/blade control handle up against upper handle.
4. Release starter button when motor starts.
STOPPING THE MOTOR AND BLADE
1. Release motor/blade control handle to stop motor and blade.
AWARNING
The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut
off. If motor does not come to a stop when the motor/blade control
handle is released, contact your nearest Sears Service Center.________
2. Remove the key to prevent accidental starting when equipment is
unattended.
3. Charge the mower.
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