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- Do not leave the starter battery without
charge for a long period. If the starter
battery is not used for a long period, it
should be charged using a suitable
charger.
- Do not smash the starter battery. The
electrolyte (sulphuric acid) causes
chemical burns to the skin and clothing -
immediately rinse away with plenty of
water.
- Keep the starter battery clean. Only wipe
clean with a dry cloth. Do not use water,
petrol, thinners or the like for this
purpose!
- Keep the connection terminals clean and
grease them with terminal grease.
- Do not short-circuit the connection
terminals.
Battery charger
WARNING: Check that the battery
charger provides a constant voltage
and is compatible with the battery.
Do not use fast battery chargers.
WARNING: Pay careful attention to
the warning symbols indicated on
the battery charger.
The battery charger must only be used
with 12 V batteries and connected to an
efficient and safe power socket matching
the voltage and frequency values indicated
on the battery charger data plate.
The battery charger is supplied with
crocodile clips for connecting to the
batter y. When connec ting the clips
observe the correct polarity:
Red cable = Positive terminal (+)
Black cable = Negative terminal (-)
WARNING: If the battery is not
removed from the machine on
which it is mounted, make sure that
the key is in the OFF position.
First connect the battery charger to the
power socket and then connect the
crocodile clips to the battery terminals.
To disconnect the battery charger, first
disconnec t the black clip (negative
terminal) (-) to prevent accidental short-
circuits.
D o n o t l e a v e t h e b a t t e r y c h a r g e r
disconnec ted from the mains while
connec ted to the batter y ; this may
discharge the battery.
Red LED on: the battery is connected with
reversed polarity.
Green LED on: the battery is charging.
When the green LED is off, the battery is
charged.
WARNING: Reversing polarity may
damage the battery charger or the
b a t t e r y. Th e u s e o f n o n - o r i g i n a l
accessories and connection cables may
cause polarity reversal, even if the
colours of the cables are the same.
While charging and for at least an hour
after charging, the batter y releases
explosive and toxic fumes.
WARNING: Charge the battery in a
well-ventilated place. DO NOT
SMOKE AND KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN
FLAMES AND SPARKS.
To ensure long life to the battery it is
essential to keep it carefully maintained.
The machine battery must always be
charged:
- before using the machine for the first
time after purchase;
- before leaving the machine for a
prolonged period of disuse;
- before starting up the machine after a
prolonged period of disuse.
If the procedure is not followed or the
battery is not charged, irreparable damage
could be caused to the elements inside the
battery.
A flat battery must be recharged as soon as
possible.
Connecting the battery
Comply with the operating instructions of
the charger manufacturer before and
during charging of the starter battery.
1. Remove the ignition key (3d).
2. Open the bonnet.
CAUTION
