SEE ALSO ENGINE MANUAL AT CHAPTER "SAFETY REGULATIONS"
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Before charging the batteries, make sure the premises are well-ventilated or perform charging operations
in premises set aside specifically for the purpose.
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Do not smoke, do not move near to the batteries with open flames, do not use grinding or welding
machines; do not cause sparks near the batteries
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Do not take current samples from the batteries using pliers, sockets and provisional contacts.
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Make sure all connections (cable terminals, sockets, plugs, etc.) are always well tight and in good
conditions
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Do not rest metal tools on the batteries.
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Keep the batteries clean and dry, if possible using antistatic cloths.
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Top up with distilled water every time the level of the electrolyte falls to 5 - 10 mm from the splash
guards .
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Avoid overcharging and keep battery temperature below 45 - 50° C.
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Maintain any centralised topping-up systems in good working order and service regularly.
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Risk of electric shocks and short circuits; for safety's sake, before performing any maintenance or
repairing on the batteries (or on the machine), remove the +/- terminals from the battery poles.
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Risk of explosions during charging; this can occur when recharging with an unsuitable battery charger
(depending on battery Amperes)
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During battery recharging operations, or whenever the battery charger plug is inserted, the machine
must never be switched on or moved (even manually)
CHAPTER 10 - CHECKS BEFORE START UP
1 -
Check the level of the battery solution and if necessary top up with distilled water.
Make sure the connector Part. 1 Fig. 13 is well inserted in the socket Part. 2 Fig. 13 .
2 -
Read carefully the Engine User Manual attached to this machine booklet and follow some simple
instructions:
GENERAL RISKS FOR BATTERIES
SWL R1000 ET/SW R 6200 BT
SWL R1000 ST/SW R 8300 SC
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