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Store batteries in a cool, dry area. (A location with a
temperature between 10 to 25°C is optimal for storing.)
If you are not planning on using the battery for a long
period of time (30 days or more), charge it so that 3 of the
capacity indicator lamps comes on, and then store it.
To store the battery without using it for over 3 months,
check every 3 months to see if 3 capacity indicator lamps
light up.
If 2 or less lamps turn on, charge the battery until 3 lamps
turn on.
Always put on the protective cap when storing the battery.
Protective cap
WARNING
● Be sure to store the disconnected battery with the protective cap on it.
Exposed contacts can cause short circuits and lead to a fire or battery rupture.
• If you are unable to charge the battery
Refer to “13. Troubleshooting, Repairs, Warranty”.
• If the vehicle has traveled a long distance or on a long uphill grade, or if it has been left out
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side in the cold for a long time, the battery temperature may not be suitable for charging.
In such a case, the charger may not start charging (remains in standby mode) until the bat
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tery has reached a suitable temperature.
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