AVANT e5 2018, Operator'S Manual

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Avant e5
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Fire prevention
To minimise the risk of fire, keep the loader clean
and follow the following simple steps.
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Always keep the loader clean the loader to avoid
build-up of flammable, combustible debris, such
as dust, leaves, hay, straw, etc. See page 88 for
more instructions about cleaning of the loader.
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There are many parts on the electric system that
operate at high temperatures in normal use. To
avoid fire, and to ensure that the cooling of
electric systems is ensured, keep the electric
parts clean. Overheating of electric parts can
shorten their service life.
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Static electricity can produce sparks when
removing plastic covers.
Do not remove, clean,
or otherwise handle the plastic covers while the
loader is connected to a charger.
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Do not smoke while you work near the battery, or
do any maintenance work of the hydraulic
system.
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Add hydraulic oil only at a well ventilated place.
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Oil leaks can ignite on hot components. Repair
any damaged or leaking components before
using machine.
Know where fire extinguishing equipment is located
near your working site. At some areas a fire
extinguisher may be mandatory. Keep a multi-
purpose, approved type fire extinguisher available
near the place where you store the loader.
To ensure fire safety during recharge
Follow correct recharge instructions. Battery
produces explosive gasses during recharge and
therefore ventilation must be ensured. Sparks,
lighted tobacco products, and other sources of
ignition must be kept away from loader during
recharge.
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Plug the loader only to a grounded mains plug.
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It is recommended to use a mains outlet with a
residual current switch device to protect from
electric shock in case insulation of cables is
damaged. Those devices must be tested
periodically.
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Use extension cables only if necessary. Use as
short cables as possible. Choose only high
quality cables with large conductor cross-section.
Poor quality cables can heat up and even burn.
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Avoid cable loops to prevent heating of the
cable. Unwind any long cable that is coiled,
otherwise the cable can overheat and burn.
During charge, the electric power that runs
through the cable can be as high as about 2300
watts.
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Make sure the fuses of the mains plug are
adequate for the loader.
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Avoid creating static electricity while loader is
charging. Do not wipe or otherwise clean the
loader during charge.
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Make sure all charger and battery cables are
insulated and correctly connected.