Neuton EM 5.1 - Manual (Page 13)

NEUTON EM 5.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions 9
Maintaining and Storing Your Mower
• Maintain the lawn Mower with care — keep cutting edges sharp and clean for the best and
safest performance. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the Mower is in safe
operating condition. Follow the instructions in this manual for changing accessories.
• Periodically inspect the cords on the charger unit and the handlebar for damage. If damage
occurs, do not use the Mower until the cords have been replaced or repaired.
• Do not operate the Mower if it does not start normally or does not stop normally when the
control bar is released.
• Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Use only
authorized NEUTON replacement blades.
• Keep Mower clean and dry. Use a damp cloth or sponge with a mild soap or detergent when
cleaning your Mower. Never use water, gasoline, solvents, or other petroleum-based or solvent-
based products when cleaning — remember, this is an electric mower.
• When not in use, store the lawn Mower indoors in a dry place.
Handling the Battery Safely
• Do not charge the lawn Mower battery in the rain or in wet locations.
• Use only the charger provided with your mower to charge your battery. Use of a different
charger may cause a fire or explosion..
• Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short-circuit it with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. When short-circuited, the battery or conductor may overheat
and cause burns.
• Do not attempt to replace the individual battery cells inside the battery. Mixing fresh and
discharged batteries could increase internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged battery.
Improper wiring within the battery could result in leakage or explosion.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, as the battery cells may explode. Do not open or mutilate
the batteries. Released electrolyte (battery acid) is corrosive and will cause damage to eyes, skin,
or clothes. Battery acid is toxic if swallowed or if the fumes are inhaled.
• Never throw away used batteries in your household trash. Bring them to a recycling center or
household hazardous waste depot for proper disposal. Please refer to “Recycling Your Used
Battery” on page 29 for more information.
Note: See additional details on battery care in “Chapter 5: Charging and Caring for the Battery.”
WARNING! Please dispose of used batteries responsibly, according to your
local hazardous materials regulations.
WARNING! ALWAYS remove the safety key before performing any adjustments
or repairs, or when storing your Mower.