Homelite UT13126 User Manual - Page 11

OPERATION BATTERY METER See Figure 7. Since the mower battery is shipped in a low charge condition, the battery must be charged before use. The battery has 5 LED lights to indicate battery capacity. These lights will only illuminate when the mower is running. If 3 GREEN lights illuminate, the battery is charged and ready for use. 2 green lights are equal to 50-80% charge, while 1 green light is equal to 30-50% charge. If the AMBER light illuminates, the battery will soon require charging. It is recommended that the battery be charged at this point. The battery is at 5-30% charge when the yellow light illuminates If the RED light illuminates and/or flashes at any time, the battery must be charged IMMEDIATELY before use. There is less than 5% of battery charge when the red light comes on. NOTE: When the red light illuminates, you must stop the mower and charge the battery immediately, or it will reduce the life of the battery. BATTERY METER LIGHT METER Fig. 7 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK See Figures 7 - 8. The lawn mower comes with a maintenance free, sealed 24 volt storage battery.  Remove the switch key.  Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided. � Allow at least 17 hours of charge time before initial use of the mower.  Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, 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 30 days.  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 -40°F for a period of up to two weeks, before requiring charging. Fully charge battery pack every 30 days.  The battery charger should be operated in temperatures between 23°F and 104°F.  The battery supplied is sealed, maintenance free and spill free. TO CHARGE See Figures 7 - 8.  Remove the switch key and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.  Plug the charger connector into the receptacle on the mower.  Insert the 120 volt plug of the charger into the wall receptacle. CHARGER Fig. 8  Two red lights on the charger should come on, indicating you have power and the battery is being charged. The red light should extinguish and a green light will come on when charging is complete. It takes approximately 17 hours to charge a fully discharged mower. STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER See Figure 9.  Insert the switch key into the slot on the motor/blade control assembly.  Rotate the lever release counterclockwise and hold to allow access to the switch control lever. � Pull the switch control lever toward the mower handle and let go of the lever release. Continue to hold the switch control lever against the mower handle as you mow. � To stop the mower, release the switch control lever. NOTE: A high-pitched noise and sparking may occur as the electric motor decelerates. This is normal. Page 11