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CHAPTER 4
CHARGING AND CARING FOR THE BATTERY
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: PREVENT FIRE
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NEVER MODIFY YOUR CART’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. MODIFICATIONS COULD RUIN THE ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM AS WELL AS CAUSE A FIRE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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USING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR CART COULD CAUSE
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO OVERHEAT, EXPLODE, OR START A FIRE.
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ONLY ADULTS SHOULD HANDLE THE BATTERY, IT CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID (AN ELECTROLYTE).
THE BATTERY IS HEAVY; DROPPING IT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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NEVER LIFT OR CARRY THE BATTERY BY THE CABLES OR TERMINALS. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE
BATTERY AND POSSIBLY START A FIRE, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY. LIFT AND CARRY THE
BATTERY ONLY BY ITS CASE.
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DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THE BATTERY.
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READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON THE BATTERY.
About the Battery
The NEUTON Garden Cart comes with a 12-Volt, maintenance-free, rechargeable, sealed lead acid
battery. A fully charged battery runs from 50 to 90 minutes, depending on your Cart’s load. Properly
maintained and charged, the battery provides years of dependable service.
Charging the Battery
ELECTRICAL HAZARD: PREVENT FIRE
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USING THE WRONG TYPE OF BATTERY OR CHARGER COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION,
RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THE ELECTRICITY INVOLVED IN CHARGING THE
BATTERY COULD INJURE A CHILD.
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EXAMINE THE CHARGER, ITS CONNECTORS, AND THE BATTERY FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGE
EACH TIME YOU CHARGE THE BATTERY. IF YOU SEE ANY EXCESSIVE WEAR OR DAMAGE, DO NOT USE
THE CHARGER OR THE BATTERY, REPLACE THEM.
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USE ONLY THE 12-VOLT CHARGER SUPPLIED WITH YOUR CART TO CHARGE THE BATTERY.
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USE THE CHARGER ONLY IN DRY LOCATIONS. AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER.