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S12 331361 (9--05)
BATTERIES
Four batteries supply the sweeper with electrical
power. The charging condition of the batteries is
indicated by the battery condition display on the
control panel.
A
B
A. Battery--condition display
B. LED’s
When the sweeper is switched on the red LED
flashes five times. Subsequently the electronic
system of the sweeper carries out a self--testing
operation of the battery charging level. The result
of this self--testing is displayed by the 5 LED‘s.
Information provided by LED indicators on the
battery condition display:
charging condition of battery
condition fully charged
operating/charging condition uncritical
operating/only for a short time longer
lit LED
operating/soon critical
operating/critical
Re
d
Ye
llo
w
G
reen
G
reen
G
reen
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep
sparks and open flame away. Keep
covers open when charging.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface, set parking
brake, turn off machine, and remove key.
FOR SAFETY: When maintaining or servicing
machine, avoid contact with battery acid.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
1. Turn off the sweeper.
2. Open the hood.
3. Secure the hood position.
4. Disconnect the power--supply--connector from
the Charing connector.
5. Connect the charging device to the charging
plug of the sweeper.
6. Check the water level in all the battery cells. If
the level is low, add just enough distilled water
to cover the battery plates. DO NOT
OVERFILL. The batteries can overflow during
charging due to expansion.
NOTE: Make sure the battery caps are in place
while charging.
FOR SAFETY: When maintaining or servicing
machine, avoid contact with battery acid.