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 operating the machine. The majority of occupational
accidents that happen either in the workplace or whilst moving are caused by failure to respect the most basic safety
rules. 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.
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
DANGER:
• If the battery charger power cable is damaged or broken, it should be replaced by the
manufacturer or authorised service personnel, or another 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 the 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, make sure the electric cable that connects the battery charger to the
batteries is not damaged. If it is, don't use it; contact technical assistance.
• Before starting to charge the batteries, check there is no stagnant water or humidity in
the on-board battery charger socket.
• Before charging, make sure the electric cable that connects the battery charger to the
mains is not damaged. If it is, don't use it; contact technical assistance.
• Do not disconnect the DC cable of the battery charger from the machine socket while 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 AC power cable.
WARNING:
• Do not use an incompatible battery charger as 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 the frequency and voltage values indicated
on the machine data plate coincide with the network values.
• Keep the battery charger cable at a safe distance from any hot surfaces.
• Never smoke in the vicinity of the machine while the batteries are charging.
RECHARGING THE BATTERIES
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