Homelite UT13122 - Manual (Page 11)

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OPERATION
Fig. 7
BATTERY METER
See Figure 7.
Since the mower battery is shipped in a low charge condi-
tion, 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.
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 recep-
tacle.
CHARGER
Fig. 8
BATTERY METER
LIGHT METER
 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.