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3 Charging the battery

Park the truck and render it safe (see chapter E).

– Turn the key switch to “0” (Zero) and push the Emergency stop switch.

– Lift the battery hood to its full extent.

The battery connector and socket must only be connected or disconnected with both

the truck and the battery charger switched off.

– Withdraw the battery connector.

– Remove any insulating matting from the batteries.

During the recharging operation the tops of the battery cells must be exposed to en-

sure adequate ventilation. Metal objects must not be placed on the battery. Prior to

starting the recharging operation, check all cable connections and plugged connec-

tions for visible damage.

– Connect the charging cable of the battery charger to the battery connector.

– Switch on the battery charger.

– Recharge the battery observing the instructions provided by the battery supplier

and by the battery charger supplier.

All safety instructions as provided by the battery supplier and battery charger supplier

must be strictly observed.