BATTERY
Z_CAUTION:
USE ONLY BLACK & DECKER APPROVED
REPLACEMENT
BATTERIES
= CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER
OR 1-800-544-6986.
The battery is a 36-vott sealed lead acid system. There is no liquid contained within the battery and the mower/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 prefers to 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 battery is intended for use in the CM1936 mower only and should not be used for any other purpose.
REMOVING
BATTERY
FROM MOWER
- FIGURE
F
The battery can be removed from the mower for storage/charging
or left
in the mower for charging.
Prior to removing battery,
place mower on level ground.
Release bail handle to turn mower off, wait for blade to stop, and remove
safety key.
To remove the battery, lift the lever F-l, and then rotate back away from
battery pack to unlatch clasp F-2. Lift battery pack out.
Prior to the installation of the battery pack, ensure that the mower is clear
of debris and the charger plug is disconnected
from the battery pack.
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, mower or battery by pulling it by the cord.
2.
i_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 mower 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 mower in a dry area protected from the weather.
Do not expose the mower, 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 mower, 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 mower, 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.
CHARGING
PROCEDURE-
FIGURE G, H, I
The battery can be removed from the mower for charging or left in place
1. Remove safety key G-1.
2. Align the charger
plug G-2 with the arrow G-4 on top and insert the
charger plug into the receptacle
G-3 on the mower (green terminal
to green terminal,
white terminal
to white terminal)
or remove the
battery and insert the charger
plug H-l(with the arrow on top) into
the receptacle
H-2 on the battery. The charger connector can only be
plugged into the mower receptacle or battery one way.
3. Insert the 120 volt plug I-1 of the charger I-2 into the wall receptacle.