Hy-Brid Lifts PA-1030, Operation & Safety Manual

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SECTION 6
OPERATION
FAILURE TO PERFORM INSPECTIONS AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AT
RECOMMENDED INTERVALS MAY RESULT IN THE UNIT BEING OPERATED WITH A DEFECT
THAT MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH OF THE OPERATOR. REGULAR INSPECTION
AND CONSCIENTIOUS MAINTENANCE IS IMPORTANT TO EFFICIENT ECONOMICAL
OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE. IT WILL HELP TO ASSURE THAT EQUIPMENT WILL
PERFORM SATISFACTORILY WITH A MINIMUM OR SERVICE AND REPAIR. MAKE CHECKS
AT THE STATED INTERVALS OR MORE FREQUENTLY IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS. A PRE-START INSPECTION CHECKLIST IS INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL.
LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES.
KEEP SPARKS AND FLAME AWAY FROM BATTERIES.
DO NOT SMOKE WHILE CHARGING.
NEVER ADD ACID TO THE BATTERY
DO NOT OPERATE UNITE WHILE CHARGING
This unit is equipped with a deep cycle 12-volt battery. The care and maintenance of your battery has much
to do with how well this unit functions. Battery wiring should be checked monthly.
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 (-18°C), this
battery will drop to 40% efficiency.
6.8 | CHARGING THE BATTERY
Additional maintenance for use by trained personnel is included in a separate Maintenance Manual. Refer to
the Maintenance Manual for Pre-Delivery/Frequent and Monthly Checklists and replacement part information.
To Charge:
• Park the machine on a level surface.
• Plug charger into AC outlet until charged.
• For best battery life, leave charger plugged in until machine will be used again. The charger will maintain
the battery charge.
• The charger will not begin the charging cycle on severely discharged batteries.
Do not operate unit while charging. Shortened battery life will result.
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