! DANGER: during any type of maintenance on
the batteries, the skilled technician must wear
the Personal Protective Equipment (gloves,
eyewear, overalls, etc.) needed to limit the risk
do not short circuit the battery poles, do not
generate sparks and do not smoke.
!
following precautions:
Contact with the skin can cause irritation; wash
with soap and water.
Inhalation of vapours can cause irritation to the
airways; stay out in the open air and consult
a doctor.
Contact with the eyes can cause irritation;
for at least 15 minutes, and consult a doctor.
Useful battery life is dependent on proper maintenance. To
following rules:
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Do not leave batteries partially discharged for long
periods of time.
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Allow batteries to charge completely before
resuming use of the machine.
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Keep batteries clean, with the connections always
well tightened.
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Check the level of the electrolyte every week
(WET batteries).
Checking the electrolyte level of WET
batteries
WET batteries must be inspected periodically to check
the level of the electrolyte. Use only distilled water to top
(maximum 5 mm / 0.19 in above the plates), as the
electrolyte
Recharging the batteries
! DANGER: do not check the batteries by
up the batteries.
! DANGER: carry out the operations described
below in a ventilated area.
! DANGER: when charging the batteries, highly
explosive hydrogen gas is produced. Elevate
the tank for the entire duration of the battery
charging cycle and carry out the procedure
only in well ventilated areas away from naked
! ATTENTION: before carrying out the operations
apply the parking brake.
! ATTENTION: before recharging, make certain that
the battery charger is set up correctly for the type of
battery installed.
! ATTENTION: run the recharge cycle exactly as
end of the cycle, detach the connectors.
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Disconnect the battery pack connector from the
electrical system of the machine.
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Connect the battery pack connector to the
connector of the battery charger.
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Plug the battery charger into the mains power
socket.
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Start the recharge cycle.
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