5-30 BA 35101/02/03 EN – Edition 1.0 * 35101_02_03b510.fm
Maintenance
5.15 Electrical system
General instructions
Maintenance and repair work on the electrical system (including the battery) may be
performed only by trained staff and/or authorised workshops!
Safety instructions regarding the electrical system and the battery
The battery contains sulphuric acid! This acid must not be allowed to come into contact
with the skin, the eyes, clothing or the machine. Therefore when recharging or working
near the battery, always wear goggles and protective clothing with long sleeves
If acid is spilt:
• Thoroughly wash any part of the body touched by the acid immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical attention at once
• Immediately rinse acid splashes in the eyes with clear water for several minutes! Then
seek medical attention at once
• Immediately neutralise acid splashes on skin or clothing with an acid neutraliser or
soap, and rinse with plenty of water
• Immediately seek medical attention if acid has been swallowed
• Thoroughly rinse all affected surfaces immediately with plenty of water
Battery maintenance – danger of explosion!
• Avoid naked flames and sparks and do not smoke in the vicinity of open battery cells,
otherwise gas can ignite
• When charging batteries, as well as during normal operation of batteries, an oxyhy-
drogen mixture is formed in the battery cells
• Do not attempt to jump-start the machine if the battery is frozen or if the acid level is
low. The battery can rupture or explode
• Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal from the battery before starting repair work
on the electrical system
Jump-starting
• Use only 12 V power sources. Higher voltages will damage the electric components
• When connecting the battery leads, make sure the poles +/- are not inverted, otherwise
sensitive electric components will be damaged
• Danger of sparking! Do not interrupt voltage-carrying circuits at the battery terminals
• Never place tools or other conductive articles on the battery – danger of short circuit!
Putting the machine out of operation
• Remove the battery, store it in a dry and frost-free place
• If the machine is put out of operation for extended periods, charge the battery every 2
months or use a battery charge maintainer
• Always charge the battery when storing it. The sulphation of the electrodes causes
lasting damage! A flat battery must be recharged as soon as possible
Before putting the machine into operation
• Charge the battery and clean the terminals before installing it
Disposal of old battery
• For safe transport to a recycling point, place the protective cap on the positive terminal
of the old battery and dispose of if properly
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