BA 6001/9001/10001 En – Edition 2.0 * 6001b530.fm 5-29
Maintenance
5.12 Electric system
Specific safety instructions
• 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 rinse all affected surfaces immediately with plenty of water
☞ Thoroughly wash any part of the body touched by the acid immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical attention at once!
• Especially when charging batteries, as well as during normal operation of batteries, an
oxyhydrogen mixture is formed in the battery cells – danger of explosion!
• 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!
☞ Replace the battery immediately
• Avoid naked flames and sparks and do not smoke in the vicinity of open battery cells –
otherwise the gas produced during normal battery operation can ignite!
• 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
• Do not interrupt voltage-carrying circuits at the battery terminals because of the danger
of sparking!
• Never place tools or other conductive articles on the battery – danger of short circuit!
• Disconnect the negative (–) battery terminal from the battery before starting repair work
on the electric system
• Dispose of used batteries properly
Service and maintenance work at regular intervals
Before driving the machine
☞ Check every time before driving the machine:
• Is the light system OK?
• Is the signalling and warning system OK?
Every week
☞ Check once a week:
• Cable and earth connections
• Battery charge condition – see Battery on page 5-31
• Condition of battery terminals
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