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Maintenance
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H A R G I N G
Figure 10:
Battery Charge Indicator
Charge the batteries at the end of each work shift or
sooner if the batteries have been discharged.
W A R N I N G
! !
Charge the batteries in a well ventilated area.
Do not charge the batteries when the machine is near a
source of sparks or flames.
Permanent damage to the batteries will result if the
batteries are not immediately recharged after discharging.
Never leave the battery charger operating for more than two days.
Never disconnect the cables from the batteries when the charger is operating.
Keep the charger dry.
1. Check the battery fluid level. If the battery fluid level is lower than 10 mm (
3
/
8
in. ) above the plates add
distilled water only.
2. Connect an extension cord (1,5 mm
²
[ 12 gauge ] minimum conductor diameter; 15 m [ 50 ft. ] maximum
length) to the charger plug located through a cutout at the left side of the chassis.
3. The charger turns on automatically after a short delay. There are three LED’s to indicate the state of
charge cycle.
• The first LED will blink until the batteries reach 50% state of charge, and then it will stop blinking and
stay ON.
• The second LED will blink until the batteries reach 75% state of charge, and then it will stop blinking
and stay ON.
• The third LED will blink until the batteries reach 100% state of charge, and then it will stop blinking and
stay ON.
• When the batteries are fully charged, all three LED’s will stay ON. The battery charger will automati-
cally turn off a short time after the batteries reach full charge.
NOTE: The battery charger circuit must be used with a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupt) outlet.
NOTE: DO NOT operate the machine while the charger is plugged in.
Battery
Charge
Indicator