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DR
®
9.5 Chipper Shredder
Figure 32
Battery Wires
Battery
Bracket
Bolt
Base
Removing the Battery for Charging
Tools Needed:
1/2" Wrench
1.
Remove the Bolts securing the Battery Strap using a 1/2" Wrench and
carefully lower the Battery (
Figure 32
).
2.
Disconnect the green Negative and red Positive Wires from the Battery
Terminals.
3.
Charge the Battery as described in “Charging the Battery” below.
4.
When finished, reinstall the Positive and Negative Battery Wires.
5.
Reinstall the Battery and Strap.
Battery Care (Electric-Start Models)
Proper care can extend the life of a Battery. Follow these recommendations to ensure best performance and long life:
Before charging the Battery, observe its external appearance and keep it clean and dry. Never charge or use a Battery that
shows cracks, changes shape, leaks, or is otherwise obviously damaged.
Do not allow the Battery to run down completely before charging. Leaving the Battery discharged damages the Battery
. If the
machine is not used, charge the Battery every 4 to 6 weeks. Operate the Engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper
Battery charge.
Store an unused Battery in a dry environment with temperatures b40°F (5°C) and +95°F (+35°C). Make sure the
storage temperatures will never be outside of these limits. The lower the storage temperature is within the specified
temperature, the better as the battery will discharge more slowly at lower temperatures.
Do not charge an already charged Battery. In theory, you cannot overcharge our Battery with a trickle charger; however, when a
Battery is fully charged and the charger is still on, it generates heat that could be harmful to the Battery. A fully charged Battery
will read 12V-13.2V with a voltmeter.
Do not continue to crank the Engine when the Battery charge is low.
If the Battery begins to leak, avoid contact with the leaking acid. Place the damaged Battery in a plastic bag, then dispose of it
properly.
Charging the Battery
Operate the Engine for at least 45 minutes to maintain proper Battery charge. If the Battery loses its charge, you will need to use a
trickle Charger (like the DR Battery Charger) to recharge it. The Charger should have an output of 12 volts at no more than 2
amps.
At 1 amp, the Battery may need charging for as long as 48 hours.
At 2 amps, the Battery may need charging for as long as 24 hours.
Note:
Using the recoil starter and then running the Engine will not recharge a dead or significantly discharged Battery.
To connect a Battery Charger to your DR TRIMMER/MOWER, follow the steps listed below.
1.
Detach the two Battery wires going to the Battery on your DR TRIMMER/ MOWER.
2.
Attach the Black (-) alligator clipped wire from the Charger Adapter to the Negative (-) terminal of the Battery, then attach the
Red (+) alligator clipped wire to the Positive (+) Battery terminal.
3.
Plug the Charger into a standard wall outlet.
If battery acid does contact your skin or eyes, flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician. If you ingest acid,
call a physician immediately.
