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Battery
WARNING
Always wear safety glasses.
Keep children away from acids and bat-
ter ies.
EXPLOSION
DANGER
A battery being charged produces a
highly explosive gas, which is why fi re,
sparks, naked fl ames and smoking are
prohibited.
FIRE
HAZARD
Avoid generating sparks and elec tro stat ic
discharges when handling ca bles and elec-
trical devices.
Avoid short cir cuits.
DANGER - CAUSTIC ACTION
Battery acid is highly caustic, so al ways
wear safety gloves and glass es.
Do not tilt the battery as acid can leak
from the ventilation open ings.
FIRST
AID
If acid comes into contact with an eye, im-
mediately fl ush the eye for several minutes
with fresh water. Then im me di ate ly visit /
call a doctor.
Acid on the skin or clothing must im me -
di ate ly be neutralised using acid con vert er
or soap suds, and the spots must be fl ushed
with plenty of water.
If acid is swallowed, immediately visit / call
a doctor.
CAUTION
Do not expose batteries to direct sun-
light. Discharged batteries can freeze, so
they must be stored in a place where the
temperature remains above 5° - 15°C.
Professional main te nance, charging and
storage will in crease the lifespan of the
battery and are a condition for the hon-
ouring of guarantee claims.
DISPOSAL
Take a dead battery to a collection point.
Never dispose of one with household re-
fuse.
Charging the battery
After a long lay-up (3-4 months), charge the
battery. The charging current (in amperes)
must not exceed 1/10
th
of the battery ca-
pacity (Ah).
The battery must not be fast-charged. The
battery may only be charged using a special
charg er approved for MF batteries.
Maintenance
Although the battery is maintenance-free.
Never leave the battery discharged. Keep
the battery clean and dry and make sure
that the connection terminals are fi rmly
seated.
NOTES ON MAINTENANCE
