When working on the battery comply with the following safety signs:
A warning label with safety signs is attached to the battery.
Fig. 43 Safety signs - warning stickers on the battery
➤ Take heed of any safety signs on the battery warning labels.
The individual safety signs have the following meaning:
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1
– Fire, sparks, open flame and smoking are forbidden!
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2
– Eye and face protection must be worn because of the danger of acid burns.
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3
– Keep children well away from batteries and acids!
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4
– Wear protective gloves, batteries are filled with caustic electrolyte!
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5
– Observe the battery manufacturer's instructions!
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6
– Follow the safety rules, explosion hazard!
Further instructions on working with batteries:
➤ Do not remove battery terminal covers unnecessarily.
➤ Do not lay tools on the battery. This can lead to short circuiting, overheating and battery burst‐
ing.
➤ Take particular care when the battery has been in service for a long time or has just been
charged, as highly explosive gas is emitted.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
10.3.8.2 Ensure the batteries are charged
The battery may be subject to self-discharge if the machine has been out of operation for an exten‐
ded period. The starting voltage is insufficient to start the engine when needed. Moreover, exhaus‐
tive discharge of the battery can result in battery damage.
Always consider the following for starter batteries:
Recharge if stored for 30 days or longer!
1. Check the battery charge.
2. If required, recharge the battery with corresponding charging device.
10.3.8.3 Battery checking and care
Even so-called 'maintenance-free' batteries need a degree of care to obtain their maximum opera‐
tional life.
10 Maintenance
10.3 Drive engine maintenance
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Operating Manual Portable Rotary Screw Compressor
MOBILAIR M27 PE
No.: 9_9548 22 HCE
