5 Operation
Battery
DANGER
Danger of death from electric shock!
– Never wear watches or jewellery when working
on a battery.
– Do not place metallic objects on the battery.
– Never touch non-insulated cables.
– Never touch damaged plugs.
– ALWAYS use an insulated tool.
– Always wear a proper personal protection suit.
DANGER
Risk of explosion!
Risk of explosion due to flammable gases!
During charging, the battery releases a mixture of
oxygen and hydrogen (oxyhydrogen gas).
This gas mixture is explosive and must not be
ignited.
– Do not expose the battery to sparks or naked
flames.
– Only charge batteries in designated areas.
– Always ensure that battery charging and storage
areas are well ventilated.
– Observe the operating instructions from the
manufacturer of the battery and the battery
charger.
If you do not have these instructions, please contact
your service centre.
CAUTION
Risk of
damage to electrical and electronic compo-
nents
from short circuiting!
Conn
ecting or disconnecting the battery with the
truc
k switched on may cause damage to electrical
and
electronic components.
–A
lways turn off the key switch.
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