DR Whisper Lite CEM1000, Safety & Operating Instructions Manual

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DR
®
WHISPER LITE
®
CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions ii
(Operation, continued)
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Mow across slopes, never up and down. Exercise caution when changing directions on slopes.
Do not mow steep slopes or other areas where stability or traction is in doubt.
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Do not put your hands and feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge area
while the motor is running.
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Stop the blade when crossing over loose materials such as gravel drives, walks or roads. Objects
discharged by the mower can be hazardous.
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Do not use the DR
®
WHISPER LITE
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for any job other than those for which it is intended.
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Do not overreach—keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates abnormally, stop the blade and remove the
battery pack. Inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the lawn mower. Vibration is generally a sign of trouble.
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Stay alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate the lawn mower when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Maintenance and Storage
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Maintain the lawn mower with care—keep cutting edges sharp and clean for the best and safest
performance. Be sure the mower is in safe operating condition. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws
tight. Follow the instructions in this manual for changing accessories.
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When not in use, store the lawn mower indoors in a dry place and out of the reach of children.
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Keep mower handlebars dry and free from oil and grease.
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To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
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Use identical replacement blades only. Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
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Have your mower inspected and serviced each year by an authorized Briggs & Stratton service
center. Please call Country Home Products
®
and we will pre-arrange a visit to an authorized
service center. Not all Briggs and Stratton service centers are knowledgeable about this mower.
You can also send the mower to the Service Department at Country Home Products
®
for the
above mentioned service.
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Factory specified Briggs & Stratton replacement parts should be used to assure adequate
protection against injury (available from COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS
®
).
Battery Safety
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Use only part #CEP1003 replacement battery pack (available from Country Home Products
®
).
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Do not charge the lawn mower battery in the rain or in wet locations.
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Exercise care in handling the batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
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Do not attempt to replace individual batteries inside the battery pack. Mixing fresh and
discharged batteries could increase internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged battery.
Improper wiring within the battery pack could result in leakage or explosion.
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Batteries that can no longer accept a charge should be returned to an authorized Briggs &
Stratton service center or a local recycling center. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire: 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.
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