Hillyard TRIDENT R30SC, Use And Maintenance Manual

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The following symbols are used to indicate any potentially hazardous situations. Always read this information carefully
and take the necessary precautions to protect any people and/or objects that may be present.
Operator cooperation is paramount for accident prevention. No accident prevention programme can be effective
without the full cooperation of the person directly responsible for the machine's operation. Most accidents that occur
at the workplace, during work activities, or while in transit, are caused by the failure to respect the most basic safety
regulations. An attentive, careful operator is most effective guarantee against accidents and is fundamental in order
to implement any prevention programme.
DANGER : Indicates an imminent danger that could cause serious injury or death.
WARNING
: Indicates a probable dangerous situation that could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION : Indicates a probable dangerous situation that could cause minor injuries.
ATTENTION : Indicates a probable dangerous situation that could damage objects.
DANGER:
• If the battery charger power cable is damaged or broken, it should be replaced by the
manufacturer, by authorised service personnel or else by a qualified person, in order to protect
against hazards.
• The socket for the battery charger cable must have a prescribed earth connection.
• Keep sparks, flames, and incandescent materials at a safe distance from the batteries.
Explosive gases are emitted during normal use.
• highly explosive hydrogen gas is generated while charging the batteries. Keep the recovery
tank unit in a maintenance position during the entire battery recharging cycle, and only perform
the procedure in well-ventilated areas at a safe distance from any open flames.
• Before charging check that the electric cable that connects the battery charger to the batteries
is not damaged, and if it is damaged do not use it and contact technical assistance.
• Before starting to charge the batteries, check that there is no standing water or dampness in
the on-board battery charger socket.
• Before charging check that the electric cable that connects the battery charger to the mains is
not damaged, and if it is damaged do not use it and contact technical assistance.
• Do not disconnect the direct current cable of the battery charger from the socket of the machine
when the battery charger is operating. This is necessary in order to avoid electric arcs forming.
To disconnect the battery charger when it is charging, first disconnect the alternating current
power cable.
WARNING:
• Do not use an incompatible battery charger since it could damage the batteries and potentially
cause a fire.
• The batteries emit hydrogen gas. This gas can cause explosions or fires. Keep a safe distance
from flames or sparks. keep the covers open when charging the batteries.
• Before using the battery charger, make sure that the frequency and the voltage values
indicated on the machine's data plate coincide with the network's values.
• Keep the battery charger's cable at a safe distance from any hot surfaces.
• Never smoke in the machine's vicinity while the batteries are charging.
• Carefully read the user manual of the battery charger that you want to use before starting the
charging operation.
1. GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
1. RECHARGING THE BATTERIES
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