CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY
CAUTION:
USE ONLY BLACK & DECKER APPROVED REPLACEMENT BATTERIES - CONTACT YOUR
LOCAL SERVICE CENTER OR 1-800-544-6986.
The battery is a 36-volt sealed lead acid system. There is no liquid contained within the battery and the tiller/battery
can therefore be stored in any position without fear of leakage.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BATTERY BE RECHARGED AFTER USE TO PROLONG THE BATTERY LIFE.
FREQUENT CHARGING WILL NOT HARM YOUR BATTERY, AND WILL ENSURE THAT THE BATTERY IS FULLY
CHARGED AND READY FOR ITS NEXT USE. STORING BATTERY NOT FULLY CHARGED WILL SHORTEN
BATTERY LIFE. REFER TO OFF-SEASON STORAGE SECTION.
• For optimal performance the battery should be kept on constant charge when not in use.
• The battery should be charged in its proper orientation.
• The battery should be charged in a cool dry place.
• The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging.
• 2 to 3 initial charging cycles may be required after purchase to achieve maximum run time capacity.
• A fully charged battery can be safely stored down to -40°C (-40°F).
• The battery is maintenance free.
• The CTL36 cordless tiller uses the RB-3612 battery. The battery should not be used for any other purpose.
REMOVING BATTERY FROM TILLER - FIGURE H
Prior to removing battery, place tiller on level ground.
Release bail handle to turn tiller off, wait for tines to stop, and remove
safety key.
1. To remove the
battery H-3
, lift the
lever H-1
, and then rotate back
away from battery to unlatch
clasp H-2
.
2. Remove the battery from the tiller by grasping the handle areas on both
sides of the top of the battery and lift straight up.
3. Prior to the installation of the battery, ensure that the tiller is clear of de-
bris and the charger plug is disconnected from the battery.
CHARGER SAFETY RULES
1. Plug charger directly into an electrical outlet.
DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD
. Never carry charger by cord. Do not
disconnect the charger from the outlet, tiller or battery by pulling it by the cord.
2.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury do not attempt to use this charger
with any other product. Likewise, do not attempt to charge the battery with any other charger.
3. Do not service tiller with charger, safety key or battery pack installed.
4. Do not operate a damaged charger. Replace damaged cords or charger immediately at an authorized Black &
Decker service center.
5. Always charge the battery in a dry area protected from the weather. Do not expose the tiller, battery or charger to
rain. Do not charge in wet locations. Do not charge battery when temperature is above 104°F (40°C) or below 41°F
(5°C). Remove battery and charge indoors if above or below these temperatures. Charge the battery in a well
ventilated location.
6. Keep the tiller, battery and charger away from water, heat sources, (such as radiators, heaters, stoves, etc.)
flames, or chemicals. Be careful not to damage the charger cord, by keeping cord away from sharp edges.
7. Prior to reinstalling the battery into the tiller, disconnect charger plug from battery, or damage may occur.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE CHARGER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY (WALL OUTLET) BEFORE REMOVING
THE CHARGER CONNECTOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WITH THE CHARGER PLUGGED IN TO THE
POWER SUPPLY, THE EXPOSED CONNECTOR CAN BE SHORTED BY FOREIGN MATERIAL AND MAY CAUSE
A FIRE. FOREIGN MATERIALS OF A CONDUCTIVE NATURE, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STEEL WOOL,
ALUMINUM FOIL, OR ANY BUILD-UP OF METALLIC PARTICLES, SHOULD BE KEPT FROM THE CONNECTOR.
ALWAYS UNPLUG CHARGER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN.
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