Cub Cadet SC300B Operation Manual - Page 23

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Charging the Battery Pack (If Equipped) IMPORTANT: Refer to instructional manual supplied with battery charger for charging, maintenance and battery disposal instructions (Figure 45). WARNING The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material; handle with care and keep away from children. Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery. Explosive gases could be vented during charging or discharging. Use in a well ventilated area, away from sources of ignition. WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, and cautionary markings for the battery pack, charger and product. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Figure 45 Battery Disposal IMPORTANT: This procedure refers to mowers equipped with a battery in an enclosed battery box. For mowers equipped with a removable battery pack, refer to instructional manual supplied with battery charger for disposal instructions. DISPOSING OF DAMAGED OR WORN-OUT BATTERIES WARNING The following toxic and corrosive material is used in this battery: SULFURIC ACID, 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. BATTERIES LABELED WITH THE CALL2RECYCLE BATTERY SEAL 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 MercuryContaining 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. 23