Maeda LC1385M-8BF - Cautions in Battery Charging

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8.4.3 CAUTIONS IN BATTERY CHARGING
When charging the battery, if the battery is not handled correctly, there is a hazard that the battery may
explode. Always follow the instructions of “Operation 8.4.1 Cautions In Battery Handling" and the
instruction manual accompanying the charger, and do as follows.
• Set the voltage of the charger to match the voltage of the battery
to be charged. If the correct voltage is not selected, the charger
may overheat and cause an explosion.
• Connect the positive (+) charger clip of the charger to the positive
(+) terminal of the battery, then connect the negative (-) charger
clip of the charger to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Be
sure to attach the clips securely.
• Set the charging current to 1/10 of the value of the rated battery capacity; when carrying out rapid
charging, set it to less than the rated battery.
If the charger current is too high, the electrolyte will leak or dry up, and this may cause the battery to
catch fire and explode.
• If the battery electrolyte is frozen, do not charge the battery or start the engine with a different power
source. There is a danger that this will ignite the battery electrolyte and cause the battery to explode.
• Do not use or charge the battery if the battery electrolyte level is below the LOWER LEVEL line. This may
cause an explosion. Check the battery electrolyte level periodically and add distilled water to bring the
electrolyte level to the UPPER LEVEL line.