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Safety
WARNING - Charging the Drive Motor Battery
The following safety hazards may result in serious injury or death to the user of the
vehicle:
• Use of a battery or charger other than the supplied rechargeable
battery and charger may cause a fi re or explosion. Only use the
supplied rechargeable battery (or suitable replacement) and char-
ger with the vehicle.
• Using the rechargeable battery and charger for any other product
may result in overheating, fi re or explosion. Never use the re-
chargeable battery and charger with another product.
• Explosion. Gases are created during charging. Charge the battery
in a well ventilated area. Do not charge the battery near heat or
fl ammable materials.
• Contact between the positive and negative terminals may result in
fi re or explosion. Avoid direct contact between the terminals. Pick-
ing up the battery by the wires or charger can cause damage to the
battery and may result in a fi re. Always pick up the battery by its
case or handles.
• Battery must be handled by adults only. Liquids on the battery may
cause fi re or electric shock. Always keep all liquids away from the
battery and keep the battery dry.
• Contact or exposure to battery leakage (lead acid) may cause
serious injury. If contact or exposure occurs immediately call your
physician. If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, fl ush with
cool water for 15 minutes. If the chemical was swallowed, immedi-
ately give the person water or milk. Do not give water or milk if the
patient is vomiting or has a decreased level of alertness. Do not
induce vomiting.
• Battery Posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds (acid), chemicals known to cause cancer, repro-
ductive harm and are toxic and corrosive. Never open the battery.
• Tampering or modifying the electric circuit system may case a
shock, fi re or explosion and permanently damage the system. Ex-
posed wiring and circuitry in the charger may cause electric shock.
Always keep the charger housing closed.
Important!
Before using the unit for the fi rst time the battery needs to be charged
for 15 to 18 hours, Only an adult who has read and understands the safety warnings
should handle, charge or recharge of the battery (see Maintenance).
Note:
It is not necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle for charging. How-
ever, if the adapter cord will not safely reach a 110-120 volt wall outlet, the battery
can be removed for charging.
