Safety
Guidelines
Maintenance
Lock
The
maintenance
lock
must
be
placed
into
position
whenever
the
machine
is
being
serviced
in
the
raised
or
partially
raised
position.
Serious
injury
and/or
death
could
result
if
maintenance
lock
is
not
used
properly.
Figure
1:
Maintenance
Lock
Pin
Use
Figure
2:
Maintenance
Lock
Pin
Storage
WARNING
FAILURE
TO
COMPLY
WITH
THE
LISTED
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
MAY
RESULT
IN
MACHINE
DAMAGE,
PERSONNEL
INJURY
OR
DEATH.
x
Never
work
under
an
elevated
platform
until
maintenance
locks
have
been
engaged.
x
Remove
all
rings,
watches,
and
jewelry
when
performing
any
maintenance.
x
Do
not
wear
long
hair
unrestrained
or
loose
fitting
clothing
and
neckties
which
may
become
caught
on
or
entangled
in
equipment.
x
Observe
and
obey
all
warnings
and
cautions
on
machine
and
in
manual.
x
Keep
oil,
grease,
water,
etc.
wiped
from
standing
surfaces
and
handholds.
x
Before
making
any
adjustments,
lubricating
or
performing
any
other
maintenance,
shut
off
all
power
controls.
x
Battery
should
always
be
disconnected
during
replacement
of
electrical
components.
x
Keep
all
support
equipment
and
attachments
stowed
in
their
proper
place.
x
Use
only
approved
nonflammable
cleaning
solvents.
x
After
maintenance,
inspect
the
machine
as
described
for
Pre
Ͳ
delivery.
Maintenance
Pin
Location
When
in
Use
Pin
Storage Location
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Maintenance
Battery
Maintenance
This
unit
is
equipped
with
deep
cycle
12
Ͳ
volt
batteries.
The
care
and
maintenance
of
your
battery
has
much
to
do
with
how
well
this
unit
functions.
Battery
wiring
and
water
level
should
be
checked
monthly.
Do
not
overfill.
When
the
cells
are
too
full,
fluid
will
seep
out
when
charging.
The
solution
is
at
its
proper
strength
when
the
battery
is
manufactured.
Use
distilled
water
and
keep
fluid
up
to
proper
level.
When
required,
water
should
be
added
to
battery
after
charging,
unless
water
level
is
below
the
plates.
x
Remove
battery
cabinet
cover.
x
Remove
battery
caps
and
check
fluid
level.
x
Fill
each
cell
(if
needed)
to
split
ring
with
distilled
water.
x
Reinstall
caps.
x
Wash
all
dirt,
debris,
acid,
etc.,
off
battery
whenever
corrosion
is
detected.
Use
a
solution
of
5
Ͳ
tsp.
baking
soda
per
quart
of
warm
water.
x
Coat
terminals
with
a
commercially
available
coating.
CAUTION
NEVER ADD ACID TO BATTERY!
Charging
the
Battery
This
unit
is
equipped
with
deep
cycle
12
Ͳ
volt
batteries.
The
care
and
maintenance
of
your
battery
has
much
to
do
with
how
well
this
unit
functions.
Battery
wiring
and
water
level
should
be
checked
monthly.
Do
not
overfill.
When
the
cells
are
too
full,
fluid
will
seep
out
when
charging.
Note:
The
surrounding
temperature
greatly
affects
the
power
reserve
within
a
battery.
Example:
A
battery
that
is
100%
charged
at
80°
F
(27°C)
drops
to
65%
at
32°F
(0°C)
At
0°F
(
Ͳ
18°C),
this
battery
will
drop
to
40%
efficiency.
WARNING
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS AND
FLAME AWAY FROM BATTERIES. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE CHARGING.
x
Park
the
machine
on
a
level
surface.
x
Plug
charger
into
AC
outlet
until
charged.
x
Unplug
charger.
Figure
3:
Battery
Maintenance
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