Part No. 1258834
Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ
13
Operator's Manual
Second Edition • Second Printing
Battery Safety
Burn Hazards
Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective
clothing and eye wear when working with batteries.
Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda and water.
The battery pack must remain in the upright
position.
Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water
or rain.
Explosion Hazards
Keep sparks, flames and
lighted tobacco away from
batteries. Batteries emit
an explosive gas.
The battery pack cover
must remain off during the
entire charging cycle.
Do not contact the battery
terminals or the cable
clamps with tools that
may cause sparks.
Component Damage Hazards
Do not use any battery charger greater than 48V to
charge the batteries.
Both battery packs must be charged together.
Disconnect the battery pack plug before removing
the battery pack.
Electrocution Hazards
Connect the battery charger to a
grounded, AC 3-wire electrical
outlet only.
Inspect daily for damaged cord,
cables and wires. Replace
damaged items before
operating.
Avoid electrical shock from contact with battery
terminals. Remove all rings, watches and other
jewelry.
Tip-over Hazard
Do not use batteries that weigh less than the
original equipment. Batteries are used as
counterweight and are critical to machine stability.
Each battery must weigh a minimum od
105 lbs / 47.6 kg. Each battery box including
batteries must weigh a minimum of
530 lbs / 240.4 kg.
Lifting Hazard
Use a forklift to remove or install the battery packs.
Work Area Safety
