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Battery Fuse
Drive Motor Battery
Only an adult who has read and understands the safety warnings should handle, charge or
recharge the battery. Failure to comply with all safety warnings may result in serious injury
or death.
The drive motor circuit features a thermal fuse that will automatically trip and cut all power
to the vehicle if the motor, electric system or battery is overloaded. The fuse will reset and
power will be restored after a short time. If the thermal fuse trips repeatedly during normal
use, the vehicle may need repair.
WARNING:
DO NOT BYPASS THE FUSE - RISK OF FIRE. This may overload
and damage the electrical system.
Battery Storage and Disposal
The drive battery should be charged when
depleted, or if not used regularly, once a
month. Failure to charge the battery as
directed will cause permanent damage to the
battery and will void the warranty.
Follow these guidelines if the battery is
removed:
• Do not store battery in extreme hot or cold
temperatures.
• Wipe the battery clean with a dry cloth
prior to storage. Wash cloth separate from
other clothes.
BATTERY DISPOSAL:
• The sealed lead-acid battery must be re-
cycled or disposed of in an environmentally
sound manner.
• Do not dispose of battery in a fi re. The bat-
tery may explode or leak acid.
• Do not dispose of the battery in house-
hold trash. The incineration, land fi lling or
mixing of sealed lead-acid batteries with
household trash is prohibited by law.
• Return an exhausted battery to a federal or
state approved lead-acid battery recycler,
such as a local seller of automotive bat-
teries (check local battery disposal regula-
tions).
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WARNING
- Charging the Drive Motor Battery
The following safety hazards may result in serious injury or death to the user of the vehicle:
• Use of a battery or charger other than the supplied rechargeable
battery and charger may cause a fi re or explosion. Only use the supplied
rechargeable battery (or suitable replacement) and charger with the
vehicle.
• Using the rechargeable battery and charger for any other product may
result in overheating, fi re or explosion. Never use the rechargeable
battery and charger with another product.
• Explosion. Gases are created during charging. Charge the battery in a
well ventilated area. Do not charge the battery near heat or fl ammable
materials.
• Contact between the positive and negative terminals may result in fi re
or explosion. Avoid direct contact between the terminals. Picking up the
battery by the wires or charger can cause damage to the battery and
may result in a fi re. Always pick up the battery by its case or handles.
• Battery must be handled by adults only. Liquids on the battery may
cause fi re or electric shock. Always keep all liquids away from the
battery and keep the battery dry.
• Contact or exposure to battery leakage (lead acid) may cause serious
injury. If contact or exposure occurs immediately call your physician. If
the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, fl ush with cool water for 15
minutes. If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person
water or milk. Do not give water or milk if the patient is vomiting or has
a decreased level of alertness. Do not induce vomiting.
• Battery Posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds (acid), chemicals known to cause cancer, reproductive harm
and are toxic and corrosive. Never open the battery.
• Tampering or modifying the electric circuit system may case a shock,
fi re or explosion and permanently damage the system. Exposed wiring
and circuitry in the charger may cause electric shock. Always keep the
charger housing closed.
Important!
Before using the unit for the fi rst time the battery needs to be charged for
8 to
12 hours - never longer than 20 hours
, Only an adult who has read and understands the
safety warnings should handle, charge or recharge of the battery (see Maintenance).
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle for charging.
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