DR Power 48 Power Grader without Remote - Manual (Page 10)

6 DR
®
POWER GRADER™
Handling the Battery Safely
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USE ONLY THE 12-VOLT, LEAD-ACID, RECHARGEABLE BATTERY, AND THE 12-VOLT BATTERY CHARGER
THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR GRADER, OR THEIR COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS REPLACEMENT. USING
THE WRONG TYPE OF BATTERY OR CHARGER COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING IN
SERIOUS INJURY.
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NEVER LIFT OR CARRY THE BATTERY BY THE WIRES OR CONNECTORS. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE
BATTERY AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A FIRE RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY. LIFT AND CARRY THE
BATTERY BY THE CASE ONLY.
Only adults should handle the battery. The battery is heavy and contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte).
Dropping the battery could result in serious injury. Get a firm grip and use caution when removing or
changing the battery.
• Examine the charger and the connectors for excessive wear or damage each time you charge the battery.
If you determine there is a problem, do not use the charger or the battery until you have replaced the
worn or damaged part.
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Batteries contain sulfuric acid. To prevent burns, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. To
prevent fire or explosion keep sparks and open flames away from the battery.
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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.
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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 a Used Battery”, on
page 28, for more information.
PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES RESPONSIBLY, ACCORDING TO YOUR LOCAL HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS REGULATIONS.
Safely Charging the Battery
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Charge the battery before using your DR POWER GRADER. See “Charging the Battery” on page 17 and
“Caring for the Battery” on page 28.
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Never allow the battery to completely discharge; charge the battery before this happens.
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Charge the battery before storing your DR POWER GRADER. Do not leave the battery discharged, as
this can ruin it.
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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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NEVER charge the battery in the rain or in wet locations .