Operation 4
Handling the battery
CAUTION
Potential for damage to the battery male connector!
If the battery male connector is disconnected while
the truck is switched on (under load), an electric arc
will be produced. This can lead to erosion of the
contacts, which considerably shortens the service
life of the contacts.
– Switch off the truck before the battery male
connector is disconnected.
– Do not disconnect the battery male connector
while the truck is switched on, except in an
emergency.
– Park the truck securely.
– Ensure that work area
s are adequately
ventilated.
– Fully open any protective structures (e.g.
fabric-covered cab).
– Open the battery door completely.
– Disconnect the bat
tery male connector.
– Do not place any metal objects or tools on
the battery.
– Keep away from naked flames. Do not
smoke.
– Check the batter
y cables for damage.
If necessary, ha
ve the battery cables
replaced by the a
uthorised service centre.
DANGER
Explosive gases are generated during
charging.
– Ensure that work areas are
adequately ventilated.
– For trucks with cabs (including
fabric-covered cabs), ensure
adequate ventilation in the cab
(variant).
DANGER
Risk of damage, short circuit and explosion from
metallic objects on the battery!
– Do not place any metal objects or tools on the
battery.
– Keep away from naked flames.
– Do not smoke.
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