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Battery maintenance.
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The battery is maintenance free and as such requires no special treatment other than
keeping it clean. If the machine has not been used for a while it may run need
discharging
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The battery can be charged by starting the machine manually. Once running the
battery will charge.
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You can also remove the battery and charge it away from the machine, with a mains
battery
charger.
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When disconnecting the battery you MUST make sure that the battery leads DO NOT
touch each other or the positive terminal does not touch the machine chassis.
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When reconnecting the battery you MUST observe the correct polarity – RED wire
to the positive (+) terminal and the BLACK wire to the (-) terminal. You should NOT
start the machine when the battery is not fitted.
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To access the battery for removal undo the battery cover retaining bolt and keep in a
safe place. Remove cover and lift the battery out and place it on the floor.
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Undo the BLACK wire to the (-) terminal first. Then undo the RED wire to the positive
(+) terminal and cover it with insulating tape. Put the battery on charge. Once the
battery is fully charged connect the battery as follows connect the RED wire to the
positive (+) terminal, then connect the BLACK wire to the (-) terminal.
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