IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY POWERED EQUIPMENT
WARNING
: Failure to observe these instructions can cause personal
Injury to machine operator or bystanders.
Read and understand
all instructions before
installing or charging
batteries.
No smoking, open
flames, or sparks while
working with batteries.
Contains acid.
Avoid contact
Poison. Causes
severe burns.
Avoid contact.
Shock or
electrocution
hazard.
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.
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
incinerate the battery even if it’s severely
damaged or worn out. The battery can explode in a fire.
Toxic fumes and materials are created when the battery is
burned.
•
IF CONTACT WITH BATTERY CONTENTS OCCURS,
follow these instructions:
• SKIN – rinse area with mild soap and water.
• EYES – Flush with water for 15 minutes or until
irritation ceases.
• INTERNAL – Drink water or milk. Follow with Milk
of Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call a
physician immediately.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause
respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. Seek
medical attention if the symptoms persist.
•
NEVER
lay anything on top of batteries as arcing may
occur.
•
ALWAYS
use the battery charger provided with this
machine which is specifically designed to the charge
its 24V AGM battery system.
•
NEVER
splash or immerse the battery with water or
any other liquid.
•
NEVER
store the or use the machine and battery
where the temperature exceeds 105°F (40°C).
•
NEVER
use a battery that has a cracked case or is
damaged in any way. Damaged batteries should be
returned to a service center for recycling.
•
NEVER
allow metal objects to touch the exposed
battery terminals.
•
NEVER
store battery with places with loose metal
objects.
•
ALWAYS
properly protect battery from short circuit if
transporting for commerce or on airplanes.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
• ALWAYS use only the two 12V AGM batteries
designed for this machine.
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.
•
ALWAYS
recharge the battery until the green LED on
the battery is lit.
ALL REPAIR SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN NSS AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR /
SERVICE STATION USING ONLY NSS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
