BATTERY METER
Since the tiller battery is shipped in a low charge
condition, the battery must be charged before use. The
battery has 3 LED lights to indicate battery capacity.
These lights will only illuminate when the light indicator
button is pushed.
If three GREEN lights illuminate, the battery is charged
and ready for use. Two green lights are equal to 25%-
80% charge, while one green light is equal to 5%-25%
charge.
It is recommended to charge battery pack when one light
is illuminated.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The tiller comes with maintenance free, sealed 40 volt
storage batteries.
Remove the switch key from the tiller and store in a
safe location out of the reach of children.
Charge the battery pack only with the charger
provided.
Allow at least two hours of charge time before initial
use of the tiller.
Make sure the power supply is normal household
voltage,
120 volts, 60Hz, AC only.
The battery should be charged in a cool, dry place.
To improve battery life, store battery indoors in a
controlled climate.
Fully charge battery pack every 3
months.
Since the battery will not develop a memory, it does
not have to be fully discharged before recharging.
2 to 3 initial charging/discharging cycles may be
required to achieve maximum run time/capacity.
When fully charged, the battery can be safely stored
in temperatures down to -4
˚
F(-20
˚
C) for a period of
up to one month before requiring charging.
Fully
charge battery pack every 3 months.
The battery charger should be operated in
temperatures between 0
˚
F and 113
˚
F(-18
˚
C and
45
˚
C).
TO CHARGE
Insert the 120 volt plug of the charger into the wall
receptacle. Light A will illuminate and stay green.
(Fig. 12)
Place the battery pack into the charger by sliding
the pack as shown in Fig. 13 to lock it into position.
Light B will illuminate red to indicate that the battery
is charging and the three lights on the battery pack
will cycle in green.
When the battery pack is fully charged, light B will
turn green and the lights on the battery pack will shut
off. (Fig 13)
NOTE: Typical time required to reach a full charge is
2 1/2 hours.
NOTE:
If light A remains green while light B
alternately flashes red and green, this indicates a
temperature abnormality (i.e. that the battery pack is
either too hot or too cold). If there is only a red blinking
light, this indicates that something is wrong with the
battery. Contact Earthwise customer service center at
1-800-313-5111 for assistance.
If the charging light indicator Light B alternately blinks red
and green or it does not come on at all, check that the
battery pack is fully seated into the bay. Remove the pack
and reinsert. If the problem persists, contact the
Earthwise customer service center at 1-800-313-5111 for
assistance.
Fig. 12
11
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Fig. 13
