Maintenance
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• Remove the battery cover, noting
the orientation of the cover and the
leads.
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Battery
2.
Negative (-) terminal
3.
Positive (+) terminal
• Disconnect the battery leads,
negative (black) lead first.
• Remove the battery out of the
case.
Battery Disposal
Should the battery ever require
replacement, the original battery must
be handed to a recycling agent who will
make sure that the dangerous
substances from which the battery is
manufactured do not pollute the
environment.
Battery Maintenance
Warning
Battery acid is corrosive and poisonous
and will cause damage to unprotected
skin. Never swallow battery acid or
allow it to come into contact with the
skin. To prevent injury, always wear
eye and skin protection when handling
the battery.
Clean the battery using a clean, dry
cloth. Make sure that the cable
connections are clean.
The battery is a sealed type and does
not require any maintenance other than
checking the voltage and routine
recharging when required, such as
during storage (see the following
paragraphs).
It is not possible to adjust the battery
acid level in the battery; the sealing
strip must not be removed.
Battery Discharge
Caution
The charge level in the battery must be
maintained to maximize battery life.
Failure to maintain the battery charge
level could cause serious internal
damage to the battery.