IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY POWERED EQUIPMENT WITH ON BOARD CHARGERS
WARNING:
Failure to observe these instructions can cause personal
injury to machine operator or bystanders.
GENERAL
ALWAYS
read and understand all instructions
before installing or charging batteries.
NEVER
attempt to install or charge batteries
unless you have been trained to do so.
NEVER
allow an untrained person to install or
charge batteries.
ALWAYS
remove all jewelry when working on or
near the batteries.
ALWAYS
turn off all switches during installation
and service.
ALWAYS
disconnect the battery leads before
performing any service or repair.
ALWAYS
wear eye protection and protective
clothing to avoid contact with battery acid.
NEVER
lay anything on top of batteries as arcing
may occur.
IF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID OCCURS
,
follow these instructions:
SKIN – rinse area with water.
EYES – Flush with water for 15 minutes.
INTERNAL – Drink water or milk. Follow with
Milk of Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable
oil. Call a physician immediately.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
ALWAYS
use two people to install, as batteries
are heavy.
ALWAYS
position batteries as shown on the
machine installation decal to maintain machine
balance.
ALWAYS
connect batteries as shown on the
machine installation decal to avoid shorting out
the batteries and the electrical system.
BATTERY CHARGING
ALWAYS
read instructions on charger carefully.
ALWAYS
use the NSS supplied charger with proper
voltage rating.
ALWAYS
recharge the batteries after each use, leave the
charger plugged into the wall outlet when the machine is
not in use.
For flooded lead acid batteries only (does not apply to
AGM or Gel cell batteries):
ALWAYS
check to ensure the battery water level covers
the battery plates before charging.
ALWAYS
check water level after charging and add
distilled water if necessary, to
bring level to the bottom of the fill
hole.
NEVER
overfill batteries as battery
and machine damage may result.
ALWAYS
wipe any acid from the top of batteries using a
soap solution.
ALWAYS
study battery manufacturers’ specific
precautions such as recommended rates of charge.
ALWAYS
reattach caps to batteries. Do not charge with
caps loose or removed.
ADD
only distilled water.
For all battery types:
NEVER
charge a frozen battery.
ALWAYS
plug the charger into an earthed socket -
outlet.
NEVER
touch uninsulated portion of output connector or
uninsulated battery terminal.
ALWAYS
disconnect the AC supply before making or
breaking the connections to the battery while charging.
NEVER
operate charger if the AC supply cord is
damaged or if the charger has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.
ALWAYS
keep flammable materials away from charger.
Shock or
electrocution
hazard.
No smoking, open
flames, or sparks while
working with batteries.
Contains acid.
Avoid contact
Poison. Causes
severe burns. Avoid
contact.
WARNING:
Batteries emit hydrogen
,
which can cause fire or explosion.
NEVER
smoke, light a match, or cause a spark during operation or charging.
ALWAYS
charge in a well-ventilated area away from open flame.
ALL REPAIR SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN NSS AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR/
SERVICE STATION USING ONLY NSS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all
instructions before
installing or charging
batteries.
