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Battery Disposal
Disposing of Damaged or Worn-Out Batteries
WARNING:
The following toxic
and corrosive material is used in
this battery:
LITHIUM-ION, a toxic material.
WARNING:
To prevent
contamination of the
environment, contact your local
waste disposal agency for
specific instructions before
disposing of damaged or worn-
out lithium-ion batteries. Take
batteries to a local recycling and/
or disposal center, certified for
lithium-ion battery disposal.
WARNING:
Do not use broken or
cracked batteries, even if there is
no leakage. Replace damaged or
worn-out batteries with new
batteries. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REPAIR BATTERIES! Repair
attempts may result in severe
personal injury, due to explosion
or electrical shock.
To avoid personal injury and damage to the
environment:
•
Do not attempt to remove or destroy
any of the battery components. Do
not open or mutilate the battery. If a
leak develops, released electrolytes
are corrosive and toxic. Do not get the
solution in your eyes or on your skin, and
do not swallow it.
•
Do not dispose of the battery in the
regular household trash.
•
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
The cell may explode.
•
Do not dispose of the battery where it
will become part of any waste landfill or
municipal solid waste stream.
•
Cover the battery terminals with heavy-
duty adhesive tape.
•
Dispose of the battery according to
local, state and federal regulations.
•
Dispose of the battery promptly.
About Call2Recycle Battery
Seals
Call2Recycle’s industry
steward program helps
battery and product
manufacturers fulfill
recycling requirements in the U.S. and Canada,
including compliance with extensive state,
provincial and federal regulations, such as the
Mercury- Containing and Rechargeable Battery
Act (The Battery Act). Call2Recycle® Licensees/
Industry Stewards, participating battery
and product manufacturers and marketers,
purchase the rights to imprint the Call2Recycle
Battery Seals on their rechargeable batteries
and products. When you see the Call2Recycle
Battery Seal, you can feel confident knowing
that your battery or product can be safely and
responsibly recycled.
About Call2Recycle
Since 1994, Call2Recycle has diverted more
than 75 million pounds of rechargeable
batteries from local landfills and established a
network of 30,000 recycling drop-off locations.
More than 200 battery and/or product
manufacturers, Call2Recycle Industry Stewards,
have united to ensure that batteries are
responsibly recycled when they reach their end
of life and fund the program that is operated
by Call2Recycle, Inc., a 501(c)4 nonprofit public
service organization.
To locate the nearest recycling center, please
call
1-800-822-8837
.
Mower Storage
The following steps should be taken to prepare
your lawn mower for storage.
WARNING: Wait for motor and
controller heat sink to cool
before wiping.
•
Remove the push start safety key.
•
Allow the mower, battery and/or battery
charger to cool.
•
Remove the batteries from the mower.
•
Using the handel adjustment levers, fold
the handel forward and lock in the down
position.
•
Use air or a dry rag to clean the outside
of the mower, battery and battery
charger.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT wash the mower with
water. The warranty will be voided if water is
used on the mower.
•
Inspect mower, battery and battery
charger for any loose or damaged parts.
Replace damaged parts and tighten
loose screws, nuts or bolts.
•
For storage between mowing seasons,
coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis
grease or oil to prevent rusting.
•
Store mower indoors, in a dry, well-
ventilated area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
•
Store the battery and battery charger in
an area that is between 65 and 75° F (18
and 24° C).
•
Always unplug the battery charger when
it is not in use.
•
Store the mower, battery and battery
charger out of the reach of children.
NOTE:
If desired, the mower can be stored in
a vertical position. See Figure 4-4. Adjust the
cutting height to the lowest setting. Lifting
from the front edge, tilt the mower back until
the mower is resting on the rear wheels (a) and
the handle brackets (b). Position the mower so
that the blade is facing a wall.
(b)
(a)
Wall
Figure 4-4
•
Lock up the mower, battery and battery
charger to prevent unauthorized use or
damage.
•
If the battery is left unused for more
than two months, fully charge the
battery before use.
