© Jan. 2024
8 0608ME All Maintenance Manual
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Fire and Explosion Hazards
• Do not operate the machine,
charge the battery or refuel the
machine in places where poten-
tially flammable or explosive
gases may be present.
• Refueling and charging should be
carried out in a well-ventilated
place without flames, sparks, and
other hazards that may cause fire
or explosion.
• For engine-powered machines,
do not refuel the machine while
the engine is running.
• Never spray ether or other start-
ing agents into glow-plug-
equipped engines (engine-pow-
ered machines).
• Never touch the battery terminals
or cable clamps with tools that
can generate sparks.
• Only approved non-flammable
cleaning solutions should be used
on the machine.
Battery Hazard
• Be sure to read and adhere to the
battery manufacturer's recom-
mendations on proper battery use
and maintenance procedures.
• Individuals without adequate pro-
fessional qualification should not
repair and maintain the battery
system, otherwise this may cause
personal injury or damage to the
battery system.
• Individuals without adequate pro-
fessional qualification should not
modify parameters, signal lights,
etc. during the operation of the
battery system, otherwise this
may cause personal injury or
damage to the battery system.
• Always wear goggles, protective
gloves and protective clothing,
and remove all rings, watches and
other accessories before servic-
ing the battery. Contact with live
circuits may result in death or
serious injury.
• Before replacing the battery, be
sure to select an appropriate num-
ber of personnel and suitable lift-
ing methods.
• It is forbidden to modify the bat-
tery system without approval to
avoid serious accidents.
• When maintaining electrical com-
ponents, the battery should be
disconnected.
• Do not place tools or other metal
objects across the two terminals
of the battery.
• The battery charger can only be
connected to a grounded three-
wire AC power outlet. Make sure
the charger is working properly
before charging. Do not connect
the battery directly to a power
outlet.
• If the battery becomes hot, de-
formed, leaks, emits an unusual
smell, or produces smoke during
use, stop using the battery imme-
diately and report to the relevant
maintenance personnel promptly.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid
and can produce explosive