5.17.4 CHARGING THE BATTERY
If the woodchipper has a flat battery, charge the battery.
NOTICE
When charging the battery, take the following into consideration:
• Ensure good ventilation
• Use suitable direct current mains chargers only
• The charging current should be 10% of the battery Ah power rating
• Use a charger with a constant charging voltage of 14.4V
• If the acid temperature rises above 38°C, stop charging
To charge the battery:
1. Replace the battery as described in "
Replacing the battery
" on the previous
page.
2. Remove the battery from the woodchipper.
3. Connect the battery's positive terminal to the charger output positive.
4. Connect the battery's negative terminal to the charger output negative.
5. Switch on the charger.
The battery is fully charged when the charging voltage or acid specific gravity
has stopped rising for two hours.
6. When charging is complete, switch off the charger, then disconnect the battery.
7. Install the battery.
Chapter 5: Maintenance
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Operator and Maintenance Manual
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